Safety Definitions
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Safety Alert Symbols
The following symbols are used on the product and in this manual to alert the operator of potential safety hazards. Read
them carefully, and understand their meaning.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
DANGER
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor/moderate injury, or
CAUTION
equipment/property damage.
The following symbols may relate to safety and may be found on your trimmer. Carefully read and understand their meaning.
Safety Warning Symbols
Indicates WARNING, DANGER, or CAUTION.
Read operator's manual before operating this
machine. Failure to follow directions could
result in serious injury.
Thrown objects. Remove all rocks, stones,
and foreign objects which could be thrown by
machine
15m/50ft
Keep bystanders at a safe distance (15m /50
ft). NEVER use if children are present.
Do NOT trim up and down slopes. Trim
across slopes.
Rotating parts can cause serious injury. Keep
hands and feet away.
Control and Operating Symbols
Oil Fill Location
Do Not Overfill
Start Unit
Engine Stop
Questions? Call Toll Free at 1-800-737-2112
Wear eye protection complying with ANSI
Z87.1.
Disconnect spark plug wire when not in use
or before servicing, cleaning, or performing
maintenance on the unit.
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide,
an odorless and deadly gas. NEVER run unit
indoors or in a poorly ventilated area.
Do NOT touch hot muffler or cylinder. These
parts are extremely hot from operation and
may remain hot for a short time after opera-
tion.
To reduce risk of fire, clean spilled gas and
oil and keep unit free from debris. Gasoline is
extremely flammable. Allow machine to cool
before refueling.
Gasoline Fill Location
Stop Unit
Push primer 3 times before starting a
cold engine. Important: Do not prime to
restart a warm engine.
PUSH TO PRIME
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