Safety Manual

ENGLISH

• NEVER start a unit near a gasoline

container or spilled gasoline.

• ALWAYS move at least 3 m (10 ft.)

away from refueling location before

starting engine.

• If a protective blade cover is used,

ALWAYS remove blade cover before

starting unit. Keep blade cover nearby,

and place cover back on blade when

unit is off and blade has stopped.

• NEVER start a PAS/HCA (extended

shaft, articulating blade) unit while

blade is in folded/locked position. Make

cutting angle adjustment rst.

• ALWAYS start the unit with power head on the

ground, with cutting head/work attachment off the

ground and clear of debris and all obstructions.

• NEVER “drop start” the unit or attempt to start the

unit while it is resting on blade tips.

• ALWAYS grip the unit rmly when starting to

prevent loss of control when pulling starter handle.

• ALWAYS hold the unit securely on the right side

of your body with both hands. Use left hand on the

front handle and right hand on the rear handle,

or use left and right handgrips on units equipped

with U-Handle for metal blade use.

• MAINTAIN a secure, two-handed grip at all times

while unit is in use.

• ALWAYS shut unit off immediately if it shakes or

vibrates excessively when started. Tag unit, and

have it checked by an authorized service center

before placing back in use.

Do not start within 3 m (10 ft.)

of fueling location

GASOLINE

3 m

(10 ft.)

Never drop start unit

Never use one-hand

STARTING