STAY ALERT
Do not operate the machine while under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or any med
on that could affect
your ability to use it properly. Do not use this machine when you are
ed or distracted from the job at hand.
Be aware of what you are doing at all
es. Use common sense.
AVOID DANGEROUS CONDITIONS
Make sure there is adequate surrounding workspace. Clu
ered areas invite injuries.
Keep your work area clean with sufficient light. Keep area around the machine clea
r of obstru
ons, stones,
s
wires and other debris or foreign bodies which could cause damage to the machine.
DO NOT SMOKE, whilst using the machine.
INSPECT YOUR MACHINE
Check all bolts, nuts, and screws for
ghtness before each use, especially those securing guards and drive
mechanisms. Vibra
on during use may cause these to loosen.
Replace damaged, missing or failed parts before using.
Warning labels carry important informa
n.
Replace any missing or damaged warning labels.
DRE
SS PROPERLY
Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, scarfs, neck
es or jewellery (rings, wrist watches), which can be caught in
moving parts.
ALWAYS wear prote
ve eye and ear wear. Appropriate gloves are also recommended.
Wear protec
ve hair covering to contain long hair, preven ng it from ge ng caught in machinery.
DO NOT use whilst barefoot or wearing open toed footwear.
KEEP BYSTANDERS AND CHILDREN AWAY
Keep unauthorised persons or animals a minimum distance of 15 metres away from the machine.
Do not allow
children to handle, use, or climb on the machine.
DO NOT OVERREACH
Keep proper foo
ng and balance at all mes, par ularly if using on slopes. The machine should not be used
on steep slopes and always be sure of foo
ng.
AVOID INJURY FROM UNEXPECTED ACCIDENT
Keep hands out of the way of moving parts, par
ularly the engine and rota ng cu ng tool.
DO NOT FORCE TOOL
Always work within the rated capacity. Do not use the machine for a purpose
for which it was not
intended. Always use the correct handles and shoulder straps provided with the machine.
MAINTAIN YOUR MACHINE WITH CARE
Clean the machine immediately
use. Keep the machine clean to ensure it operates to its full and safest
performance. When maintaining this machine, only the manufacturer’s original replacement parts should be
used. The use of non-original manufacturer parts may invalidate your warranty.
STORE IDLE EQUIPM
ENT
When not in use, the machine should be stored in a dry loca
on. Keep the machine away from children and
others not qualified to use it. DO NOT STORE FUEL IN THE MACHINE, fuel over 30 days old can become stale
and if used, damage the carburetor, which is not covered by the manufacturer’s warranty.
Always wear eye and ear protec n
Always TURN OFF THE ENGINE,
ensuring the cu
ng tool has stopped,
before cleaning, removing or adjus
ng
the blade.
Always wear gloves to protect your
hands.
SHARP ROTATING BLADES
Wear foot protec n or sensible shoes
when using the machine
WARNING
Never modify a machine in any way.
Incorrect use of a machine can cause
SERIOUS OR FATAL PERSONAL INJURY
15m
Keep all bystanders & animals at least
15 metres away from the machine
during opera
n.
If approached, stop the machine
immediately.
No smoking
Running engines produce heat. Engine
parts, especially the exhaust, become
extremely hot.
Severe thermal burns can occur on
contact
Safety alert symbol. Used to alert you to poten
al personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that
follow this symbol to avoid possible injury.
DANGER
Indicates an imminently hazardous situa
n which, if not avoided, will result in serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a poten
ally hazardous situa n which, if not avoided, could result in serious injury
CAUTION
Indicates a poten
ally hazardous situa on which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION
Used without the safety alert symbol indicates a poten
ally hazardous situa which, if not avoided, may
result in property damage.
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