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2. Warnings and safety instructions.
© Operator aataty
• Always wear a safety face shield or goggles.
• Always wear heavy, long pants, boots and
gloves. Do not wear loose clothing, jewel¬
lery, short pants, sandals or go barefoot.
Secure hair so it is above shoulder length.
• Do not operate that tool when you are tired,
ill or under the influence of alcohol, drugs or
medication.
• Wear hearing protection.
• Never start or run the engine inside a closed
room or building. Breathing exhaust fumes
can kill.
• Keep handles free of oil and fuel.
• Keep hands away from cutting equipment
• Do not grab or hold the unit by the cutting
equipment
Tool safety
• Inspect the entire tool before each use.
Replace damaged parts.
Check for fuel
leaks and make sure all fasteners are in
place and securely fastened.
• Replace parts that are cracked, chipped or
damaged in any way before using the tool.
• Be sure the shield is property attached.
• Keep others away when making carburetor
adjustments.
• Use only accessories as recommended for
this tools by the manufacturer.
dSWARNINGI
Never modify the tool in any way. Do not use
your cutting tool for any job except that for
which it is intended.
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Fuel safety
• Mix and pour fuel outdoors and where there
are no sparks or flames.
• Use a container approved for fuel.
■ Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or
the tool or while using the tool.
• Wipe up all fuel spills before starting engine.
• Move at least 3 m away from fueling site
before starting engine.
• Stop engine before removing fuel cap.
• Empty the fuel tank before storing the tool. It
is recommended that the fuel be emptied
after each use. If fuel is left in the tank, store
so fuel will not leak.
• Store tool and fuel in area where fuel vapors
cannot reach sparks or open flames from
water heaters, electric motors or switches,
furnaces, etc.
^WARNINGI
Antivibration systems do not guarantee that
you will not sustain whitefinger disease or
carpal tunnel syndrome. Therefore, continual
and regular users should monitor closely the
condition of their hands and fingers. If any of
the above symptoms appear, seek medical
advice immediately.
Cutting safety
• Do not cut any material other than grass and
brush.
• Inspect the area to be cut before each use.
Remove objects which can be thrown or
become entangled.
• Keep others including children, animals,
bystanders and helpers outside the IS m
hazard zone. Stop the engine immediately if
you are approached.
• Always keep the engine on the right side of
your body.
• Hold the tool firmly with both hands.
• Keep firm footing and balance.
Do not
over-reach.
• Keep all parts of your body away from the
muffler and cutting attachment when the
engine is running.
• Keep cutting attachment below waist level.
Maintenance safety
• Maintain the tool acconfing to recommended
procedures.
• Disconnect the spark plug before performing
maintenance except for carburetor adjust¬
ments.
• Keep others away when making carburetor
adjustments.
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Use only genuine replacement parts as
recommended by the manufacturer.
Transport and storage
• Hand carry the tool with the engine stopped,
and the muffler away from your body.
• Allow the engine to cool, empty the fuel tank,
and secure the tool before storing or trans¬
porting in a vehicle.
• Empty the fuel tank before storing the tool. It
is recommended that the fuel be emptied
after each use. If fuel is left in the tank, store
so fuel will not leak.
• Store tool out of the reach of children.
• Clean the unit carefully and store it in a dry
place.
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