Always keep hands
and
feetawayfrom all movingparts
and
under
the cuttingdeck. Contact
with
moving parts
and
trimmer lines
or
blades
can
amputatefingers, hands, toes,
and
feet.
Always keep hands and feetawayfrom all pinch points.
Do
not
touch parts
that
might
be
hotfrom operation.
Allow
parts
to
cool before attempting
to
maintain, adjust,
or
service.
Stay alert, watch
what
you are doing, and use common sense
when operatingthe machine.
INSPECT
YOUR
MACHINE
Check your machine before starting it. Keep guards in place
and
in
working
order. Make sure all nuts, bolts, etc., are securely
tightened.
Never operate
the
machine when
it
is in need
of
repair
or
is
in
poor mechanical condition. Replace damaged, missing,
or
failed
parts before using them. Check
for
fuel leaks. Keep the machine
in safe workingcondition.
Do
not
use
the machine
if
the engine's switch does
not
turn
off
the
engine when running. Any gasoline-powered machine
that
can't
be
controlled
with
the engine switch
is
dangerous
and
must
be
replaced.
Regularly check
to
see
that
keys and adjusting wrenches are
removed from the machine area before starting it. A wrench
or
a key
that
is
left
attached
to
a rotating part
of
the machine may
result in personal injury.
Avoid accidental starting.
Be
sure the engine's switch
is
off
before
transporting
the
machine
or
performing
any maintenance
or
service on the unit. Transporting
or
performing maintenance
or
serviceon amachine
with
itsswitch on invites accidents.
If
the
machine
starts
to
vibrate
abnormally,
stop
the
engine
(motor)
and
check
immediately
for
the
cause.
Vibration
is
generallyawarning sign
of
trouble.
ENGINE
SAFETY
If
a spark
arrestor
is
used,
it
should
be
maintained in effective
working
order
by
the
operator. In
the
State
of
California,
the
above
is
required by law (Section
4442
of
the
California Public
Resources Code).
Other
states may have similar laws. Federal
laws applyon federal lands.
Never
start
or
run the engine inside a closed area. The exhaust
fumes are dangerous, containing carbon monoxide,
an
odorless
and
deadly
gas.
Operate
this
unit
only
in a
well-ventilated
outdoorarea.
Do
not
tamper
with
the engine
to
run
it
at
excessive
speeds.
The
maximum engine speed is preset by
the
manufacturer
and is
withinsafety limits.
See
engine manual.
7 I Safety
Keep a Class B
fire
extinguisher on hand when operating
this
machine in
dry
areas
as
aprecautionarymeasure.
The
muffler
keeps the noise levels
to
a minimum and sends the
exhaust fumes away from the operator. Do not
use
the product
if
the muffler
is
missing
or
defective. A defective muffler increases
the noise level
and
the risk
of
fire. Examine the muffler regularly
to
make sure
that
it
is
attached correctly
and
notdamaged.
Muffler
and engine become
hot
and can cause burns. Do
not
touch.
Do
not
modify
the
engine.
To
avoid serious
injury
or
death, do
not
modify the engine in any way. Tampering
with
the governor
setting
can
lead
to
a runaway engine and cause
it
to
operate
at
unsafe speeds. Never tamper
with
the factory setting
of
engine
governor.
FUEL
SAFETY
Fuel
is
highly flammable, and its vapors can explode
if
ignited.
Take precautions when using
to
reduce
the
chance
of
serious
personal injury.
When
refilling
or
draining
the
fuel tank, use
an
approved fuel
storage container while in a clean, well-ventilated outdoor area.
While adding fuel
or
operating the unit, do
not
smoke, and stay
away from sparks, open flames,
or
other sources
of
ignition near
the area
of
operation. Neverfill thefuel tankindoors.
To
avoid sparking
or
arcing, keep grounded conductive objects
-such
as
tools
-away
from
exposed, live electrical parts and
connections. These eventscould ignitefumes
or
vapors.
Always stop the engine
and
allow
it
to
cool before filling the fuel
tank. Never remove the cap
of
the fuel tank
or
add
fuel while the
engine
is
running
or
when the engine
is
hot. Do not operate the
machine
with
known leaks inthefuel system.
Loosen
the fuel tank
cap
slowly
to
relieve any pressure from fuel
expansion.
Replace all fuel
tank
and container caps securely and wipe up
spilled fuel. Never operate the unit
without
the fuel
cap
securely
in place.
Avoid creatingasource
of
ignition
for
spilled fuel.
If
fuel
is
spilled,
do
not
attempt
to
start
the
engine. Instead, move
the
machine
away
from
the area
of
spillage
and
avoid creating any source
of
ignition untilfuel vapors have dissipated.
If
fuel
is
spilled on yourself
or
your
clothes, wash your skin and
change clothes immediately.
Store fuel in containers specifically designed and approved
for
fuel storage.
Storefuel in acool, well-ventilated area, safely awayfrom sparks,
