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_kWARNING: Engine exhaust, some
of its constituents, and certain vehicle
components contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other reproduc-
tive harm.
A CAUTION: Muffler and other engine parts
become extremely hot during operation and
remain hot after engine has stopped. To
avoid severe burns on contact, stay away
from these areas.
I. GENERAL OPERATION
• Read, understand, and follow all instruc-
tions on the machine and in the manual
before starting. Be thoroughly familiar
with the controls and the proper use of
the machine before starting.
• Do not put hands or feet near or under
rotating parts.
• Keep all parts of your body away from
muffler and spinning line. A hot muffler
can cause serious burns.
• Only allow responsible individuals, who
are familiar with the instructions, to oper-
ate the machine.
• Stayawayfrom breakable objects, such as
house windows, auto glass, greenhouses,
etc.
• Clearthe area ofobjects such as rocks,toys,
wire, bones, sticks, etc., which could be
picked up and thrown bythe spinning lines.
• Be sure the area is clear of other people
before trimming, particularly small chil-
dren and pets. Stop machine if anyone
enters the area.
• Wearappropriate clothing such as a long-
sleeved shirt or jacket. Also wear long
trousers or slacks. Do not wear shorts.
• Do not wear loose clothing which could
get caught in this equipment.
• Do not operate the machine when bare-
foot or wearing open sandals. Always
wear work gloves and sturdy footwear.
Leather work shoes or short boots work
well for most people. These will protect
the operator's ankles and shins from small
sticks, splinters, and other debris, and
improve traction.
• Do not pull machine backwards unless ab-
solutely necessary. Always look down and
behind beforeandwhile moving backwards.
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• Do not operatethe machine without proper
guards, plates or other safety protective
devices in place.
• See manufacturer's instructionsforproper
operation and installation of accessories.
Only use accessories approved by the
manufacturer.
• Never use blades, wire, orflailing devices.
This unit is designed for line trimmer use
only. Use of other accessories or attach-
ments will increase the risk of injury.
• Stop the rotating trimmer head when
crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads.
Wait for the cutting lines to stop rotat-
ing.
• Stop the engine (motor) whenever you
leave the equipment and allow it to cool,
before cleaning, repairing or inspecting
the unit. Be sure the trimmer head and
all moving parts have stopped.
• Operate only in daylight or good artificial
light.
• Do not operate the machine while under
the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Never operate machine in wet grass.
Always be sure of your footing: keep a
firm hold on the handle and walk; never
run.
• If the equipment should start to vibrate
abnormally, stop the engine (motor) and
check immediately for the cause. Vibra-
tion is generally a warning of trouble.
• Always wear safety goggles or safety
glasses with side shields when operating
machine.
II. SLOPE OPERATION
Slopes are a major factor related to slip and
fall accidents which can result in severe in-
jury. All slopes require extra caution. If you
feel uneasy on a slope, do not trim it.
DO:
• Trim across the face of slopes: never up
and down. Exercise extreme caution when
changing direction on slopes.
• Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree
limbs, etc.
• Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Tall grass
can hide obstacles.
DO NOT:
• Do not trim near drop-offs, ditches or
embankments. The operator could lose
footing or balance.
• Do not trim excessively steep slopes.
• Do not trim on wet grass. Reduced footing
could cause slipping.
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