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WILD BADGER POWER • WILDBADGERPOWER.COM 5
the Idle Speed.
• Adjust the handle to provide the best grip, if applicable.
• Make sure the cutting head 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 opera-
tor and unit must be in a stable position while starting. Refer to Starting and Stopping.
• Use the right tool. Only use this tool for its intended purpose.
• Always hold the unit with both hands when operating. Keep a firm grip on both handles or grips.
• Do not overreach. Always keep proper footing and balance. Take extra care when working on stairs,
steep slopes or inclines. To avoid serious injury, do not operate the unit while on a ladder or a roof.
• Keep hands, face, and feet away from all moving parts. Do not touch or try to stop moving parts.
• Do not touch the engine, gear housing or muffler. These parts get extremely hot from operation,
even after the unit is turned off.
• Do not operate the unit faster than the speed needed to do the job. Do not run the unit at high
speed when not in use.
• Do not force the unit. It will do a better, safer job when used at the intended rate.
• Always stop the unit when operation is delayed or when walking from one location to another.
• Before setting the unit down, always make sure the engine is off and all moving parts have stopped.
• If you strike or become entangled with a foreign object, stop the unit immediately and check for
damage. Do not operate the unit before repairing damage. Do not operate the unit with loose or
damaged parts.
• Turn the engine off and disconnect the spark plug for maintenance or repair.
• Use only original equipment manufacturer (OEM) replacement parts and accessories for this unit.
These are available from your authorized service dealer. Use of any other parts or accessories could
lead to serious injury to the user, or damage to the unit, and void the warranty.
• Keep the unit clean. Carefully remove vegetation and other debris that could block moving parts.
• To reduce fire hazard, replace a faulty muffler and spark arrestor. Keep the engine and muffler free
from grass, leaves, excessive grease or carbon build up.
• If the unit starts to vibrate abnormally, stop the unit immediately. Inspect the unit for the cause of
the vibration. Vibration is generally an indicator of trouble.
OTHER SAFETY WARNINGS
• Maintain the unit with care.
• All service, other than the maintenance procedures described in this manual, should be performed
by an authorized service dealer.
• Never remove, modify or make inoperative any safety device furnished with the unit.
• Before inspecting, servicing, cleaning, storing, transporting or replacing any parts on the unit:
1. Stop the unit.
2. Make sure all moving parts have stopped.
3. Allow the unit to cool.
4. Disconnect the spark plug wire.
• Secure the unit while transporting.
• Never store the unit with fuel in the tank, inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame
(pilot lights, etc.) or sparks (switches, electrical motors, etc.).
• Store the unit in a dry place, secured or at a height to prevent unauthorized use or damage. Keep
the unit out of the reach of children.
• Never douse or squirt the unit with water or any other liquid.
• Keep handles dry and clean (free from debris, oil and grease).
• Clean the unit after each use. Refer to Cleaning and Storage. Do not use solvents or strong deter-
gents.
• Keep these instructions. Refer to them often and use them to instruct other users. If you loan this
unit to others, also loan them these instructions.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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