English
MEANINGS OF SYMBOLS
NOTE: Some units do not carry them.
Symbols
WARNING
The following show symbols used for the machine. Be sure that you understand
their meaning before use.
It is important that you read, fully
understand and observe the
following safety precautions and
warnings. Careless or improper
use of the unit may cause
serious or fatal injury.
Read, understand and follow all
warnings and instructions in this
manual and on the unit.
Always wear eye, head and ear
protectors when using this unit.
Do not use metal/rigid blades
when this sign is shown on the
unit.
Keep all children, bystanders
and helpers 50 ft (15 m)
away from the unit. If anyone
approaches you, stop the
engine and cutting attachment
immediately.
Be careful of thrown objects.
Before using your machine
• Read the manual carefully.
• Check that the cutting equipment is correctly assembled and adjusted.
• Start the unit and check the carburetor adjustment. See "MAINTENANCE".
Contents
WHAT IS WHAT .................................................... 3
WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........ 4
WARRANTY .......................................................... 5
2
Shows maximum shaft
speed. Do not use the cutting
attachment whose max rpm
is below the shaft rpm.
Gloves should be worn
when necessary, e.g.,
when assembling cutting
equipment.
Use anti-slip and sturdy
footwear.
Blade thrust may occur when
the spinning blade contacts
a solid object in the critical
area. A dangerous reaction
may occur causing the entire
unit and operator to be thrust
violently. This reaction is
called blade thrust. As a result,
the operator may lose control
of the unit which may cause
serious or fatal injury. Blade
thrust is more likely to occur in
areas where it is diffi cult to see
the material to be cut.
Indicate handle location. Do
not attach handle above this
point.
Indicates blade guard
location for a trimmer head or
semi-auto cutting head.
SPECIFICATIONS ................................................. 6
ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES ................................. 7
OPERATING PROCEDURES .............................. 11
MAINTENANCE .................................................. 14