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Always use both hands to hold the product. Hold the
product at the side of your body.
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Make sure that you connect the harness to the
support hook. Only use a single harness.
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Use your right hand to control the throttle/power
trigger .
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If an emergency occurs, let go of the product and let
it fall to the ground.
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Make sure that your hands and feet do not come
near the cutting attachment when the engine/motor
is running.
•
When the engine/motor is switched off, keep your
hands and feet away from the cutting attachment
until it has stopped completely.
•
Watch out for stumps of branches that can be thrown
out during cutting.
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Always lay the product on the ground when you are
not using it.
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Do not cut too close to the ground. Stones and other
objects can be thrown out.
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Check the working area for foreign objects such as
electricity cables, insects and animals, etc, or other
objects that could damage the cutting attachment,
such as metal items.
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If any foreign object is hit or if vibrations occur,
stop the product immediately. If you have a gasoline
operated product, disconnect the spark plug cap
from the spark plug. If you have a battery operated
product, remove the battery. Check that the product
is not damaged. Repair any damage.
•
If anything jams in the blades while you are
working, stop the product immediately. If you have
a gasoline operated product, switch off the engine
and disconnect the spark plug cap from the spark
plug. If you have a battery operated product, switch
off the motor and remove the battery. Make sure the
product has stopped completely before cleaning the
blades.
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Other safety information
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Avoid Dangerous Environment – Don't use
appliances in damp or wet locations.
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Don't Use In Rain.
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Keep Children Away – All visitors should be kept at a
distance from work area.
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Dress Properly – Do not wear loose clothing or
jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts.
Use of rubber gloves and substantial footwear
is recommended when working outdoors. Wear
protective hair covering to contain long hair.
•
Use Safety Glasses – Always use face or dust mask
if operation is dusty.
•
Use Right Appliance – Do not use appliance for any
job except that for which it is intended.
•
Avoid Unintentional Starting – Don't carry plugged-in
appliance with finger on switch. Be sure switch is off
when plugging in.
•
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.
•
Don't Overreach – Keep proper footing and balance
at all times.
•
Stay Alert – Watch what you are doing. Use common
sense. Do not operate appliance when you are tired.
•
Store Idle Appliances Indoors – When not in use,
appliances should be stored indoors in dry, and high
or locked-up place – out of reach of children.
•
Maintain Appliance With Care – Keep cutting edge
sharp and clean for best performance and to reduce
the risk of injury. Follow instructions for lubricating
and changing accessories. Keep handles dry, clean,
and free from oil and grease.
•
Check Damaged Parts – Before further use of the
appliance, a guard or other part that is damaged
should be carefully checked to determine that it will
operate properly and perform its intended function.
Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of
moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any
other condition that may affect its operation. A guard
or other part that is damaged should be properly
repaired or replaced by an authorized service center
unless indicated elsewhere in this manual.
Personal protective equipment
WARNING:
instructions that follow before you use the
product.
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Long-term exposure to noise can result in permanent
hearing impairment. Always use approved hearing
protection.
Read the warning
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