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2 Notes when using the unit
1 Wear close fitting, tough work clothing that will provide protection, such as long slacks or trousers.
Safety work shoes, heavy duty gloves, head protector(helmet), a safety face shield, or safety goggles for eye
protection and a good grade of ear plugs or other sound barriers for hearing protection.
2 Prequel in a safe place. Open fuel cap slowly to release any pressure which may have formed in fuel tank. To
prevent a fire hazard, move at least 3 meters from fueling area before starting.
3 Comply with all fire prevention regulations.
4 Turn off the unit before setting it down.
5 Always hold unit firmly with both hands, the thumb and fingers encircling the handles.
6 Keep all screws and fasteners tight. Never operate your equipment when it is improperly or not completely and
securely assembled.
7 Keep handles dry, clean and free of fuel mixture.
8 Keep cutting-head as close to ground as practical. Avoid hitting small objects with cutting-head. Never cut or
trim on a hill or slope, etc., if there is the slight chance of slipping, sliding or losing firm footing.
9 Check area you will be trimming for debris that may be struck or thrown during operation.
10 Keep all parts of your body and clothing away from cutting-head when starting or running engine. Before
starting engine, make sure cutting-head will not come in contact with any obstacle.
11 Stop engine before examining cutting line.
12 Store equipment away from possible ignition sources, such as gas-powered heaters, clothes dryers, or oil-fired
furnaces, portable heaters, etc.
13 Always keep the debris shield, cutting-head and engine free of debris build-up.
14 Operation of equipment should always be restricted to mature and instructed individuals.
15 Waning: the exhaust gases is toxic.
16 Emergency stopping procedure. When it is necessary to stop engine immediately, move the switch to stop
position.
17 This unit has a clutch, routines for checking that the cutting attachment stops turning when the engine idles.
