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• Before trimming, check the area and remove all
obstacles and objects that could be thrown.
• Do not force the blades and only move as quickly as
the blades will allow.
• Stop the engine and disconnect from ignition cable
before: - cleaning or when clearing a blockage;
checking, maintenance or working on the machine.
• Handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable. Never
add fuel to a machine with a running or hot engine.
• Do not attempt to repair the machine unless you are
qualified to do so.
• Do not operate the machine with a damaged or
excessively worn cutting device.
• Always ensure all handles and guards are fitted when
using the machine. Never attempt to use an
incomplete machine or one fitted with an unauthorized
modification.
• When transporting or storing the machine always fit
the blade cover.
• To reduce fire hazard keep engine and silencer free
of debris, leaves or excessive grease.
• Handle blade with care, contacting with metal blades
may cause injury.
• Plan to trim regularly to make it easier to keep neat
edges and to avoid having to make more than one
pass.
• When starting to trim, run the engine at full throttle.
WARNING
DANGER
BEFORE TRIMMING, BE SURE TO READ AND
UNDERSTAND THE ENTIRE OPERATOR’S
MANUAL TO AVOID THE CHANCE OF SERIOUS
INJURY.
OPERATING TECHNIQUES
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