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WARNINGS AND SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
Pay special attention to statements preceded by the
following words:
WARNING
Indicates a strong possibility of severe personal
injury or loss of life, if instructions are not
followed.
CAUTION
Indicates a possibility of personal injury or
equipment damage, if instructions are not
followed.
NOTE
Helpful information for correct function and use.
Operator safety
○
Always wear a safety face shield or goggles.
○
Approved protective goggles comply with
standard ANSI Z87.1 in the USA.
○
Always wear heavy, long pants, non-slip boots,
gloves and a long-sleeve shirt. Do not wear
loose clothing, jewelry, short pants, sandals or
go barefoot. Secure hair so it is above shoulder
length.
○
Do not operate this tool when you are tired,
ill or under the in
fl
uence of alcohol, drugs or
medication.
○
Never let a child or inexperienced person operate
the machine.
○
Wear approved hearing protection.
Long-term exposure to noise can result in
permanent hearing impairment.
Pay attention to your surroundings. Be aware of
any bystanders who may be signaling a problem.
Remove safety equipment immediately upon
shutting o
ff
engine.
○
Wear head protection.
○
Never start or run the engine inside a closed
environment, such as a room or building.
Breathing carbon monoxide 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.
○
When the unit is turned o
ff
, make sure the cutting
attachment has stopped before the unit is set
down.
○
When operation is prolonged, take a break from
time to time so that you may avoid possible
Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) which is
caused by vibration.
○
Do not operate the tool at night or under bad
weather conditions when visibility is poor. And do
not operate the tool when it is raining or right after
it has been raining.
Working on slippery ground could lead to an
accident if you lose your balance.
○
Do not start the engine if there are any
fl
ammables such as dry leaves, waste paper or
fuel in the vicinity.
○
Gloves should be worn when installing or
removing the cutting attachment. Failure to do so
may result in injury.
WARNING
●
Always operate the tool with proper
protective equipment and clothing. Failure to
do so may result in accidents such as burns
or injuries.
●
Do not touch the spark plug area or high
voltage during operation. Doing so may
result in electric shock.
●
Do not allow children near the tool during
operation.
●
Do not touch the engine, top cover or
exhaust vent during or shortly after
operation. Doing so may result in burn or
injury.
●
Antivibration systems do not guarantee that
you will not sustain Hand-Arm Vibration
Syndrome or carpal tunnel syndrome.
Therefore, continual and regular users
should monitor closely the condition of
their hands and
fi
ngers. If any symptoms
of the above appear, seek medical advice
immediately.
●
If you are using any medical electric/
electronic devices such as a pacemaker,
consult your physician as well as the device
manufacturer prior to operating any power
equipment.
Unit/machine safety
○
Inspect the entire unit/machine before each use.
Replace damaged parts. Check for fuel leaks
and make sure all fasteners are in place and
securely tightened.
○
Replace parts that are cracked, chipped or
damaged in any way before using the unit/
machine. Faulty parts may increase the risk of
accidents and may lead to an injury.
○
Make sure the cutting attachment is properly
installed and securely fastened.
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