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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION
WARNING:
Read and understand all instructions. Failure
to follow all instructions listed below may result
in electric shock, fire and/or carbon monoxide
poisoning which will cause death or serious
personal injury.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS
PRODUCT
■Know your product. Read the operator's manual
carefully. Learn the machine's applications and
limitations as well as the specific potential hazards
related to this product.
■Keep guards in place and in working order.
Never operate the product with any guard or cover
removed. Make sure all guards are operating
properly before each use.
■Remove adjusting keys and wrenches. Form a
habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting
wrenches are removed from the product before
turning it on.
■To reduce the risk of injury, keep children and
visitors away. All visitors should wear safety glasses
and be kept a safe distance from the work area.
■Keep the area of operation clear of all persons,
particularly small children, and pets.
■Do not operate the engine in a confined space
where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can
collect. Carbon monoxide is a colourless, odorless
and an extremely dangerous gas and can cause
unconsciousness or death.
■Use the product for the application it was
intended. Don't force the product to do a job it
was not designed for. Don't use it for a purpose not
intended.
■Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves,
neckties, or jewelry. They can get caught and draw
you into moving parts. Rubber gloves and nonskid
footwear are recommended when working outdoors.
Also wear protective hair covering to contain long
hair.
■Do not operate the equipment while barefoot
or when wearing sandals or similar lightweight
footwear. Wear protective footwear that will protect
your feet and improve your footing on slippery
surfaces.
■Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling.
■Always wear safety glasses with side shields.
Everyday eyeglasses have only impact-resistant
lenses; they are not safety glasses.
■Don't overreach or stand on unstable support.
Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
■Use only recommended accessories. The use of
improper accessories may cause risk of injury.
■Never stand on the tool. Serious injury could occur
if the product is tipped.
■Check for damaged parts. Before further use
of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged
should be carefully checked to determine that it will
operate properly and perform its intended function.
Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of
moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting and
any other conditions that may affect its operation.
A guard or other part that is damaged must be
properly repaired or replaced by an authorised
service centre to avoid risk of personal injury.
■Never leave the product running unattended.
Turn the power off. Don't leave the product until it
comes to a complete stop.
■Keep the engine free of grass, leaves, or greases
to reduce the chance of a fire hazard.
■Keep the exhaust pipe free of foreign objects.
■Folow the manufacturer’s recommendations for
safe loading, unloading, transport, and storage
of the product.
■Be familiar with the controls. Know how to stop
the product and bleed pressure quickly.
■Keep tool dry , clean , and free from oil and
grease. Always use a clean cloth when cleaning.
Never use brake fluids, petrol, petroleum-based
products, or any solvents to clean the product.
■Stay alert and exercise control. Watch what you
are doing and use common sense. Do not operate
the product when you are tired. Do not rush.
■Do not operate the product while under the
influence of drugs, alcohol, or any medication.
■Check the work area before each use. Remove all
objects such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, or
string which can be thrown or become entangled in
the product.
■Do not use the product if the switch does not
turn it on and off. Have defective switches replaced
by an authorised service centre.
■Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, shut off
the engine and make certain all moving parts have
stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire, and keep
the wire away from the plug to prevent accidental
starting.
■Avoid dangerous environments. Don’t use the
product in damp or wet locations or expose to rain.
Keep work area well lit.
■Never use in an explosive atmosphere. Normal
sparking of the motor could ignite fumes.
■Do not operate while smoking or near an open
flame.
■Do not operate around dry brush, twigs, cloth
rags, or other flammable materials.
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