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supply cord may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
19. Keep all parts of the body away from the cutter, line or blade when
the machine is operating. Before you start the machine, make sure
the cutter, line or blade is not contacting anything. A moment of
inattention while operating the machine may result in injury to yourself or
others.
20. Do not operate the machine above waist height. This helps prevent
unintended cutter or blade contact and enables better control of the
machine in unexpected situations.
21. When cutting brush or saplings that are under tension, be alert for
spring back. When the tension in the wood fibers is released, the brush or
sapling may strike the operator and/or throw the machine out of control.
22. Use extreme caution when cutting brush and saplings. The slender
material may catch the blade and be whipped toward you or pull you off
balance.
23. Maintain control of the machine and do not touch cutters, lines or
blades and other hazardous moving parts while they are still in
motion. This reduces the risk of injury from moving parts.
24. When clearing jammed material or servicing the machine, make
sure all power switches are off and the power cord is disconnected.
Unexpected starting of the machine while clearing jammed material or
servicing may result in serious personal injury.
25. Carry the machine with the machine switched off and away from
your body. Proper handling of the machine will reduce the likelihood of
accidental contact with a moving cutter, line, or blade.
26. When transporting or storing the machine, always fit the cover on
metal blades. Proper handling of the machine will reduce the likelihood of
accidental contact with the blade.
27. Only use replacement cutters, lines, cutting heads and blades
specified by the manufacturer. Incorrect replacement parts may increase
the risk of breakage and injury.
Blade Thrust Safety Warnings:
1.
Maintain a firm grip with both hands on the machine and position
your arms to resist blade thrust. Position your body to the left side
of the machine. Blade thrust can increase the risk of injury due to the
machine moving unexpectedly. Blade thrust can be controlled by the
operator if proper precautions are taken.
2.
If the blade binds, or when interrupting a cut for any reason, switch
the machine off and hold the machine motionless in the material until
the blade comes to a complete stop. While the blade is binding, never
attempt to remove the machine from the material or pull the machine
backward while the blade is in motion, otherwise blade thrust may
occur. Investigate and take corrective actions to eliminate the cause of
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