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OTHER SAFETY WARNINGS
• Maintain the unit with care. Follow all maintenance instructions
in this manual.
• Do not perform maintenance procedures other than those
described in this manual. All service, other than the maintenance
procedures described in this manual, should be performed by an
authorized service dealer.
• Never remove, modify or make inoperative any safety device
furnished with the unit.
• Before inspecting, maintaining, cleaning, storing, transporting or
replacing any parts on the unit:
1. Stop the unit. Refer to Starting and Stopping.
2. Make sure all moving parts have stopped.
3. Allow the unit to cool.
4. Disconnect the spark plug wire.
• Secure the unit while transporting.
• Never store the unit with fuel in the tank, inside a building where
fumes may reach an open flame (pilot lights, etc.) or sparks
(switches, electrical motors, etc.).
• Store the unit in a dry place, secured or at a height to prevent
unauthorized use or damage. Keep the unit out of the reach of
children.
• Never douse or squirt the unit with water or any other liquid.
Keep handles dry and clean (free from debris, oil and grease).
Clean the unit after each use. Refer to Cleaning and Storage. Do
not use solvents or strong detergents.
• Keep these instructions. Refer to them often and use them to
instruct other users. If you loan this unit to others, also loan
them these instructions.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
• Before setting the unit down, always make sure the engine is off
and all moving parts have stopped.
• If the unit strikes or becomes entangled with a foreign object,
stop the unit immediately. Check for damage. If damaged, do
not restart or operate the unit until it is repaired. Do not operate
the unit with loose or damaged parts.
• Turn the engine off and disconnect the spark plug for
maintenance or repair.
• Use only original equipment manufacturer (OEM) replacement
parts and accessories for this unit. These are available from your
authorized service dealer. Use of any other parts or accessories
could lead to serious injury to the user, or damage to the unit,
and void the warranty.
• Keep the unit clean. Carefully remove vegetation and other
debris that could block moving parts.
• To reduce fire hazard, replace a faulty muffler and spark arrestor.
Keep the engine and muffler free from grass, leaves, excessive
grease or carbon build up.
• If the unit starts to vibrate abnormally, stop the unit immediately.
Inspect the unit for the cause of the vibration. Vibration is
generally an indicator of trouble.
TRIMMER SAFETY
• Only use the trimming line described in the Specifications section
of this manual. Never use metal-reinforced line, wire, chain or
rope. These can break off and become dangerous projectiles.
• The cutting head shield must always be in place while operating
the unit.
• Do not operate the unit without both trimming lines extended
and the proper line installed. Do not extend the trimming line
beyond the length of the shield.
BRUSHCUTTER SAFETY
• The blade guard must always be in place while operating the unit.
• Always use the shoulder harness when operating a brushcutter.
• Always keep the handle between the operator and the blade
during operation.
• Never operate the unit with the blade above waist level.
• To avoid violent kickback, do not attempt to cut material larger
than 1/2 inch (1.27 cm) in diameter.
• Blade thrust may occur when the spinning blade contacts an
object that it does not immediately cut. Blade thrust can be
violent enough to propel the unit and/or operator in any
direction, possibly causing a loss of control. Blade thrust can
occur without warning if the blade snags, stalls or binds. This is
more likely to occur in areas where it is difficult to see the
material being cut.
• The blade will continue to spin after the unit is turned off. A
coasting blade can cause serious injury. Maintain control of the
unit until all moving parts have stopped.
• Do not sharpen the blade. Sharpening the blade can cause the
tip of the blade to break off while in use. This can result in severe
personal injury. Replace the blade if it is dull.
• Do not operate the unit with a bent, cracked or dull blade.
Replace bent, cracked or dull blades.
• Do not use the blade for edging; severe personal injury to
yourself or others may occur.
• The blade may become very sharp from use. Always wear heavy
gloves when handling, replacing or cleaning the blade.
