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HEDGE
TRIMMER
SAFETY
DANGER:
THE CUTTING BLADE CAUSES OBJECTS TO BE
THROWN VIOLENTLY. THE OPERATOR MUST WEAR
A SAFETY FACE SHfELD OR GOGGLES. ALWAYS
WEAR HEAVY, LONG PANTS AND BOOTS. KEEP
OTHERS AT LEAST 15 FEET (3 METERS) AWAY.
BLADE PARTS THAT ARE CHIPPED, CRACKED OR
DAMAGED IN ANY OTHER WAY CAN FLY APART
AND CAUSE
SERIOUS
INJURY.
DO NOT USE.
REPLACE DAMAGED PARTS BEFORE USING THE
UNIT.
LEG GUARDS
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FACE SHIELD
BOOTS
HAZARDZONE
USE ONLY GOOD QUAUTY
REPLACEMENT
PARTS
OPERATOR
SAFETY
• Always wear eye protection when operating, servicing,
or performing
maintenance
on your unit. Refer to
"Accessories."
° Do not operate this unit when you are tired, ill, or under
the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication.
• Always wear heavy long pants, long sleeves, boots and
gloves. Do not go barefoot
or wear sandals, short
pants, short sleeves. Being fully covered helps to pro-
tect you from pieces of toxic plants thrown by the
blade.
• Secure hair so it above shoulder length. Secure loose
clothing or jewelry. Clothing with loosely hanging ties,
straps, tassels, etc. can be caught in moving parts.
• Do not swing the unit with such force that you are in
danger of losing your balance.
• Never start or run the engine inside a closed room or
building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kiIL
• Keep handles free of oil and fuel.
TRIMMING
SAFETY
• Inspect the area to be cut before each use. Remove
objects (rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, string, etc.)
which can be thrown or become entangled
in the
blade.
° Always keep the engine on the right side of your body.
° Hold the unit firmly with both hands.
• Keep firm footing and balance. Do not over-raach.
• Keep the blade below waist level.
• Do not raise the engine above your shoulder.
• Keep all parts of your body away from the blade and
muffler when engine is running.
• Use only for jobs explained in this manual.
• Cut at full throttle.
UNIT SAFETY
• Inspect the entire unit before each use. Replace dam-
aged parts. Check for fuel leaks and make sure all fas-
teners are in place and securely fastened.
• Make carburetor adjustments with the blade supported
to prevent blade from contacting any object.
• Keep others away when making carburetor
adjust-
ments.
• Use only recommended accessories or attachments.
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