or appliance with wet hands.
12. USE APPLIANCE CORRECTLY -
Use this appliance only for its intended
use as described in this manual. DO NOT
SWEEP WITH TRIMMER - Sweeping
refers to tilting string head to sweep away
debris from walkways, etc. Your trimmer
is a powerful tool and small stones or
other such debris may be hurled 50 feet or
more, causing injury or damage to nearby
property such as automobiles, homes and
windows. Inspect area before starting the
appliance to remove debris and other
objects that can cause damage during
operation.
To
reduce
disconnection of appliance cord from the
extension cord during operation, use the
cord retention hook provided in this
manual.
13. DO NOT USE ACCESSORIES or
attachments except as recommended and
provided by Troy-Bilt. Do not use any
type of wire or metal cutting line.
14. DO NOT OVERREACH - Keep firm
footing and balance at all times.
15. AVOID UNINTENTIONAL
STARTING - Do not carry plugged in
trimmer with your finger on the trigger.
16. DISCONNECT trimmer from power
supply when not in use and before
servicing string head.
17. STORE idle trimmer indoors. Appliance
should be stored in a dry, high or locked
up place - out of the reach of children.
18. Don't grasp the exposed cutting edges
when picking up or holding the appliance.
19. Don't force appliance - it will do the
job better and with less likelihood of a
risk of injury at the rate for which it was
designed.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
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