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Do not wear loose fittingclothing,shortpants, sandals,orgobarefoot. Do not wear jewelry of any kind. • Product users on United States Forest Service land, and in some states, must comply with fire prevention regulations.Thisproductisequippedwithasparkarrestor; however, other user requirements may apply. Check with your federal, state, or local authorities. • Never operate this unit on the operator’s left side. .. • Secure long hair above shoulder level to prevent entanglement in moving parts. • Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 50 ft. away. If approached, stop engine and cutting attachment. Bystanders should be encouraged to wear eye protection. • Do not operate this unit when you are tired, ill, or under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication. • Do not operate in poor lighting. • Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach. Overreaching can result in loss of balance or exposure to hot surfaces. • Keep all parts of your body away from any moving part. • To avoid hot surfaces, never operate the unit with the bottom of the engine above waist level. • Do not touch area around the muffler or cylinder of the unit, these parts get hot from operation. • Always stop the engine and remove the spark plug wire before making any adjustments or repairs except for carburetor adjustments. Wear your protective equipment andobserveallsafetyinstructions.Whenthe unitisturned off, make sure the cutting attachment has stopped before setting the unit down. Be sure cutting attachment stops when engine idles. • Inspect the unit before each use for loose fasteners, fuel leaks, etc. Replace any damaged parts before use. • The string head or blade will rotate during carburetor adjustments. • It has been reported that vibrations from hand-held tools maycontributetoacondition called Raynaud’sSyndrome in certain individuals. Symptoms may include tingling, numbness, and blanching of the fingers, usually apparent upon exposure to cold. Hereditary factors, exposure to cold and dampness, diet, smoking, and work practices are all thought to contribute to the development of these symptoms. It is presently unknown what, if any, vibrations or extent of exposure may contribute to the condition. There are measures that can be taken by the operator to possibly reduce the effects of vibration: a) Keep your body warm in cold weather. When operating the unit wear gloves to keep hands and wrists warm. It is reported that cold weather is a major factor contributing to Raynaud’s Syndrome. b) After each period of operation, exercise to increase blood circulation. c) Take frequent work breaks. Limit the amount of exposure per day. d) Keeptheproductwellmaintained,fastenerstightened, and worn parts replaced. If you experience any of the symptoms of this condition, immediatelydiscontinueuseandseeyourphysicianabout these symptoms. • Mix and store fuel in a container approved for gasoline. • Mix fuel outdoors where there are no sparks or flames. Wipe up any fuel spillage. Move 30 ft. away from refueling site before starting engine. Slowly remove the fuel cap after stopping engine. Do not smoke when refueling. • Stop the engine and allow to cool before refueling or storing the unit. • Allow the engine to cool; empty the fuel tank and secure the unit from moving before transporting in a vehicle. 3 SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR TRIMMER USE • Replace string head if cracked, chipped, or damaged in any way. Be sure the string head or blade is properly installed andsecurelyfastened.Failuretodosocancause serious injury. • Make sure all guards, straps, deflectors, and handles are properly and securely attached. • Use only the manufacturer’s replacement string in the cutting head. Do not use any other cutting attachment. To install any other brand of cutting head to this string trimmer can result in serious personal injury. • Never operate unit without the grass deflector in place and in good condition. • Maintain a firm grip on both handles while trimming. Keep string head below waist level. Never cut with the string head located over 30 in. or more above the ground. SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR BRUSHCUTTER AND BLADE USE • After engine stops, keep rotating blade in thicker weeds or pulpy stalks until it stops. • Do not operate the brushcutter unless the brushcutter guard is firmly secured in place and in good condition. • Use heavy gloves when operating the brushcutter and when installing or removing blades. • Always stop the engine and remove the spark plug wire before attempting to remove any obstruction caught or jammed in the blade or before removing and installing the blade. • Do not attempt to touch or stop the blade when it is rotating. • A coasting blade can cause injury while it continues to spin after the engine is stopped or throttle trigger released. Maintain proper control until the blade has completely stopped rotating. • Replace any blade that has been damaged. Always make sure blade is installed correctly and se...

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