Safety Manual

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• NEVER cut in the dark or when visibility of the

cutting area is poor. You must be able to see the

blades and cutting area at all times

• ALWAYS be alert for changes in hedge trimmer

operation that could signal a problem - sudden

vibration, unusual noise, strong smell of fuel, or

poor cutting performance all require your immediate

attention. Stop the unit IMMEDIATELY if any of

these problems occur, and correct the problems

before continuing.

DANGER

FUEL LEAKS POSE A RISK OF FIRE AND SERIOUS INJURY.

The strong smell of fuel may be an indication of a loose fuel tank

cap, a fuel system leak, or a fuel spill. STOP THE UNIT IMMEDIATE-

LY, AND CHECK THE FUEL TANK CAP, FUEL TANK, FUEL LINES,

AND CARBURETOR AREA FOR LEAKS.

If the unit is hot, place the unit on the ground in a safe area away

from sparks, open ame and other sources of ignition, and allow the

unit to cool down before handling or draining fuel.

If fuel has leaked onto clothing, avoid contact with heat, sparks,

open ame, smoking materials, static electricity, and other sources

of ignition. Wearing fuel-soaked clothing can result in serious or fatal

injuries from burns. Pour water on clothing immediately, and change

into dry clothing as soon as possible.

FUEL LEAKS

After the unit has cooled, pour fuel remaining in the tank into an approved fuel

container. Purge any fuel left in purge bulb by pressing bulb until it is empty.

Pour fuel removed from purge bulb into an approved fuel container, and

tighten fuel container cap securely.

Tag unit to prevent refueling until leak has been corrected. Contact your dealer

for service.

• NEVER transport a unit with a fuel leak until all fuel has been safely drained

into an approved fuel container.

• NEVER continue to wear clothing that has had any fuel splashed, spilled, or

leaked on it - wet clothing down with water immediately. Wash affected area,

and change into dry clothing as soon as possible.

• ALWAYS dispose of fuel-soaked rags in a re-proof safety container. Air-

dry fuel-contaminated clothing outside, and wash with detergent and water

before rewearing.

• NEVER put fuel-contaminated clothing into a clothes dryer to dry without

rst washing thoroughly.

OPERATION