USER MANUAL
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
WARNING!
All models trimmers and brush cutters can throw small stone, metal or
small objects as well as the material being cut. Read these “Rules for
Safe Operation” with care.
Follow the instructions in your operator’s manual.
Read the operator’s manual carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the
controls and proper use of the unit. Know how to stop the unit and shut
off the engine. Know how to unhook a harnessed unit quickly.
Never allow anyone use unit without proper instruction. Be sure the
operator wears the foot, leg, eye, face and hearing or thrown objects.
Keep the area clear of bystanders, children and pets. Never allow
children to operate or play with the unit.
Do not allow anyone to enter the operating DANGER ZONE with you.
The danger zone is an area 15 meters in radius (about 16 paces) or 50
feet.
Insist that persons in the RISK ZONE beyond the danger zone wear eye
protection from thrown objects. If the unit must be used where there are
unprotected people, operate at a low throttle speed to reduce the risk of
thrown objects.
Move the stop switch to “O” position when the engine idles, insure it
reliable before cutting. Only may continue to operate the unit when stop
switch is in good condition.
Routines for checking that the cutting attachment stops turning when
the engine idles.
WARNING!
In addition to head, eye, face and ear protector shoes to protect your
feet improve your footing on slippery surfaces. Do not wear ties, jewelry,
or loose, dangling clothing which could be caught in the unit.
Do not wear open-toed footwear, or go bare-foot or bare legged. In
certain situations you must wear total face and head protection.
