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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read and understand the owner’s manual and labels affixed to the machine. Learn its application and
limitations as well as the specific potential hazards. Retain these instructions for future reference. The
operator is responsible for following the warnings & instructions in this manual and on the product.
Read & understand operator’s
manual before using the machine.
Failure to follow instructions could
result in death or serious injury.
Please keep in a safe place for future
reference.
Always wear safety eye
and ear protection when operating this
machine.
DANGER
Keep all bystanders & animals away
from the machine during operation.
If approached, stop the machine
immediately.
Always wear gloves to protect your
hands. Wear foot protection or
sensible shoes when using the machine
WARNING — CARBON MONOXIDE
Never run an engine indoors or in a
poorly ventilated area. Engine
exhaust contains carbon monoxide,
an odorless and deadly gas.
DANGER — THROWN DEBRIS
Remove objects that can be thrown by
the machine in any direction. Wear
safety glasses.
DANGER — SLOPES
Use extra caution on slopes. Do not
trim on slopes greater than 15°.
Noise Level - See label on machine
WARNING — PETROL IS
FLAMMABLE
Allow the engine to cool at least two
minutes before refueling.
Do not expose to rain or damp
conditions.
No smoking
Do not use near a flame, or sparks
Engine parts, especially the muffler,
become extremely hot during
operation. Allow engine and muffler
DANGER — HAND/ FOOT CUT
Keep hands and feet away from
rotating parts.
Keep guards in place and in working
order. Replace damaged, missing or
failed parts before using it.
Safety alert symbol. Used to alert you
to potential personal injury hazards.
Obey all safety messages that follow
this symbol to avoid possible injury.
Indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will
result in serious injury
Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could
result in serious injury
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION
Used without the safety alert symbol
indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may
result in property damage.
CE Marking - the product meets
demand and regulations set by the
EU