Safety Manual

ENGLISH
• ALWAYS operate unit with power head held to
the right side of your body. Holding the unit on
the left side of your body will allow hot exhaust
gases to blow against you and your clothing.
• NEVER stand on a ladder or use any other
unstable work surface while cutting. Handling
a shaft hedge trimmer with extended reach
requires secure footing and stable balance.
• ALWAYS stop engine before making
adjustments. Make adjustments with unit
positioned safely on the ground, or other
at surface that is free of debris or other
obstructions.
• NEVER attempt to adjust cutting angle of HCA
units with unit standing upright - ALWAYS adjust
cutting angle with unit on the ground.
• ALWAYS make sure blades on HCA units are
securely locked in position before lifting unit off
ground. Improperly locked blades can pivot
freely and strike you, causing serious injury.
• ALWAYS put plastic blade cover back on,
and return HCA blades to folded and locked
position when cutting has been completed.
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