SaVe THeSe INSTRUcTIONS - This manual contains
important instructions that should be followed during the
initial set-up, the operation, and the maintenance of the
equipment.
Safety Symbols and Meanings
FIRe
MOVING PaRTS
TOXIc FUMeS
KIcKBacK
SaFe DISTaNce
THROWN
OBJecTS
ReaD MaNUal
GOGGleS
& eaR
PROTecTION
The safety alert symbol
information about hazards that can result in personal injury. A
signal word (DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION) is used with
the alert symbol to indicate the likelihood and the potential
severity of injury. In addition, a hazard symbol may be used to
represent the type of hazard.
DaNGeR indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
WaRNING indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
caUTION
indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could
result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTIce indicates a situation that could result in damage to the
product.
OPeRaTOR SaFeTY
HOT SURFace
SHOcK
STURDY
eXPlOSION
FOOTWeaR
cHOKe
ReMOVe
SPaRK PlUG
360
SaFeTY
GlOVeS
SaFe
DISTaNce
is used to identify safety
WaRNING Read understand and follow all the
instructions on the trimmer and in this manual before
operating the unit. Failure to observe the safety instructions in
this manual will result in death or serious injury.
WaRNING: This cutting machine is capable of
amputating hands and feet and throwing objects that can
cause injury and damage! Failure to comply with the following
SAFETY instructions could result in death or serious injury
to the operator or bystanders. The operator must understand
these instructions. The operator must be of sound mind and
body and must not be under the influence of any substance
that might impair vision, dexterity or judgment.
WaRNING The engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
WaRNING Certain components in this product and
its related accessories contain chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other
reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
WaRNING Gasoline and its vapors are extremely
flammable and explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death.
When adding Fuel
• Fill fuel tank outdoors or in well-ventilated area.
• Check fuel lines, tank, cap, and fittings frequently for
cracks or leaks. Replace if necessary.
When Starting engine
• Ensure that spark plug, muffler, and air cleaner (if
equipped) are in place and secured.
• Do not crank engine with spark plug removed.
When Operating equipment
• Never start or run the engine with the air cleaner
assembly or the air filter removed.
When Transporting equipment
• Transport with the fuel tank empty.
When Storing Fuel or equipment With Fuel in Tank
• Store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters or other
appliances that have pilot lights or other ignition sources
because they can ignite fuel vapors.
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