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• Be sure the cutting attachment is not in contact with anything before starting
the unit.
• Use the unit only in daylight or good artificial light.
• Avoid accidental starting. Be in the starting position whenever pulling the
starter rope. The operator and unit must be in a stable position while starting.
See Starting/Stopping Instructions.
• Use the right tool. Only use this tool for the purpose intended.
• Do not overreach. Always keep proper footing and balance.
• Always hold the unit with both hands when operating. Keep a firm grip on both
the front and rear handle or grips.
• Keep hands, face, and feet at a distance from all moving parts. Do not touch
or try to stop the cutting attachment when it is rotating.
• Do not touch the engine or muffler. These parts get extremely hot from
operation and will remain hot for a short time after turning off the unit.
• Do not operate the engine faster than the speed needed to cut, trim or edge.
Do not run the engine at high speed when not cutting.
• Always stop the engine when cutting is delayed or when walking from one
cutting location to another.
• If striking or becoming entangled with a foreign object, stop the engine
immediately and check for damage. Do not operate before repairing damage.
Do not operate the unit with loose or damaged parts.
• Stop and switch the engine to off for maintenance, repair, or for changing the
cutting attachment or other attachments.
• Use only original equipment manufacturer replacement parts and accessories
for this unit. These are available from Sears or other authorized service dealer.
Use of any unauthorized parts or accessories could lead to serious injury to
the user, or damage to the unit, and void the warranty.
• Keep unit clean of vegetation and other materials. They may become lodged
between the cutting attachment and shield.
• To reduce fire hazard, replace faulty muffler and spark arrestor. Keep the
engine and muffler free from grass, leaves or other debris.
OTHER SAFETY WARNINGS
• Never store the unit, with fuel in the tank, inside a building where fumes may
reach an open flame or spark.
• Allow the engine to cool before storing or transporting. Be sure to secure the
unit while transporting.
• Store the unit in a dry area, locked up or up high to prevent unauthorized use
or damage. Keep out of the reach of children.
• Never douse or squirt the unit with water or any other liquid. Keep handles dry,
clean and free from debris. Clean after each use. See the Cleaning and
Storage instructions.
• Keep these instructions. Refer to them often and use them to instruct other
users. If loaning someone this unit, also loan them these instructions.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
= SAFETY & iNTERNATiONAL SYMBOLS •
This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product. Read the operator's manual for
complete safety, assembly, operating and maintenance and repair information.
SYMBOL MEANING SYMBOL MEANING
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