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SAFETY RULES
Safe Operation Practices for Trimmer.
WARNING: Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions.
It means: "Attention! Become Alertl Your Safety Is Involved."
I. General Operation
1. Read, understand, and follow all instruc-
tions on the machine and in the manual(s).
Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and
the proper use of the trimmer before start-
ing.
2, Familiarize yourself with all of the safety
and operating decals on this equipment
and on any of its attachments or access(>
des.
3, Do not put hands or feet nest or under rotat-
ing pads,
4. Only allow responsible individuals, who are
familiar with the instructions, tooperate the
tdmmer.
5. Inspect the area where the trimmer isto be
used. Your equipment can propel small ob-
jects at high speed causing personal injury
or property damage. Stay away from
breakable objects, such as house win-
dows, auto glass, greenhouses, etc.
6. Keep the area of operation clear of all per-
sons, particulady small children, and pets.
7, Wear appropriate clothing such as a long-
sleeved shirtor jeckeL Also wear longtrou-
sers or slacks. Do not wear shorts.
8, Do not wear loose clothing which could get
caught In this equipment.
9. Always wear safety goggles or safety
glasses with side shields when operaUng
trimmer to protect your eyes from foreign
objects which can be thrown from the unit,
10. Always wear work gloves and sturdy foot-
wear. Leather work shoes or short boots
work well for most people. These will pro-
tect the operator's ankles and shins from
small sticks, splinters, and other debris,
and improve traction.
11. It is advisable to wear protective headgear
to prevent the possibilityof being struck by
small flyingparticles, or being struck by low
hanging branches, twigs, or other objects
which may be unnoticed by the operator.
12. Do not operate the tdmmer without proper
guards or other safety protective devices
in place,
13, Use this equipment for its intended pur-
pose only.
14. See manufacturer's instructions for proper
operation and installation of accessories,
F-000208M
Only use accessories approved by the
manufacture[
15. Operate only in daylight or good artificial
light,
16. Do not operate the trimmer while under the
influence of alcohol, drugs or other medica-
tion which can cause drowsiness or affect
your ability to operate this machine safely.
17. Never operate trimmer in wet grass. Al-
ways be sure of your footing; keep a firm
ho_don the handle and walk; never run.
18. Before each use, Inspect the throttle con-
trol lever and cable. Make sure that the
cable isfree and that the lever is not dam-
aged. Also check the cable linkage running
to the carburetor for kinks, louse fittings,
and obstructions, Verity that the control
bail is working properly,
19. Stop the rotating 1drainer head when cross-
ing gravel drives, walks, or roads, Walt for
the cutting lines to stop rotating.
20. Watch for traffic when operating near, or
when crossing roads.
21. Stop the engine (motor) whenever you
leave the equipment, before cleaning re-
pairing or inspecting the unit, be sure the
trimmer head and all moving pads have
stopped. Let the engine cool, disconnect
the spark plug wire and move it away from
the spark plug.
22. If the equipment should start to vibrate ab-
normally, stop the engine (motor), dis(on-
nect the spark plugwire and prevent itfTOm
touching the spark plug. Check immediate.
ly for the cause. Vibration is generally a
warning of trouble.
23. After stdklng a foreign object, stop the en-
gine (motor). Remove the wire from the
spark plug. Inspect the trimmer for dam-
age. If damaged, repair before startingand
operating the trimmer.
24. Never leave the tdmroer unattended when
the engine is running. Remove the wire
from the spark plug.
25. Reguiariyinspectthe tdmmer. Make sure
parts are not bent, damaged or loose.
II. Slope Operation
Slopesare a majorfactorrelatedto slipandfall
accidentswhichcan resultin severeinjury,All
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