Safety Manual

ENGLISH

WARNING

Hedge trimmer blades are extremely

sharp. Accidental hand or body contact

with blades can result in severe cuts,

even if the engine is off and blades are

not moving. Always wear sturdy work

gloves when handling the hedge trim-

mer, and do not allow blades to touch

any part of your body.

If your hedge trimmer requires assembly before it can be used, you must make

sure all guards, shields, and protective devices are properly installed. NEVER

fuel, start, or operate your unit without all guards and shields in place, or

without all protective devices such as throttle lock-out levers working properly.

If parts are missing, or if you have a problem installing parts, contact your

Dealer for assistance or call Consumer Product Support.

After assembly, check your unit to make sure guards, shields, protective devices,

and all other parts are properly and securely assembled and working correctly.

See the Operator’s Manual for details about part locations for your unit.

• Make sure all required hardware has been used and is properly tightened.

• Make sure throttle lock-out lever resets when released.

• Make sure throttle trigger returns to normal position when released.

• Make sure stop switch functions properly

BLADE COVER

The hedge trimmer blades are covered by a removable protective cover

to prevent accidental contact with sharp edges. Keep the protective cover

on the blades until you are ready to install the blade stiffener, make blade

adjustments, or operate the hedge trimmer. Place the blade cover over the

blades after cutting is completed, and keep the blade cover on the blades

when carrying, transporting, or storing the unit.

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