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Safety precautions
Before using the machine
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Read this user manual carefully to understand how to operate the machine
properly.
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Never wear loose fitting clothes when working the machine. Always use protective
glasses and gloves.
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Make sure that any spectators are more than 5 meters from the place where you
use the machine.
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Start the machine on solid ground with an even surface.
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Hold both handles on the handles all times when using the machine.
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Make sure to stand steady with both feet and your body in balance during work.
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Keep the machine away from your body when you start it and work with it.
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Do not touch the knives with your hands once the machine is started.
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Never attempt to remove objects that are stuck in the knives without stopping the
engine and removing the spark cable first.
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Always stop the engine when not trimming and keep the exhaust away from your
body when carrying the machine.
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Only fill fuel outdoors. Wipe away any fuel spilled before starting the engine. Be at a
distance of more than 3 meters from the fuel container and the place of fuelling be-
fore starting the engine. Never add fuel to a hot engine. Wait until it is cold.
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The exhaust should not get close to dry grass or any other lightly lit material.
Always keep the exhaust away from your body.
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Never touch the spark plug when starting the machine or working with it.
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While working with the machine you should be observant of objects that may
damage the knives such as wire, fences or poles.
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Never use the machine indoors.
