Safety Manual

ENGLISH

DANGER ZONE

Careless operation, misuse, improper conguration or assembly, or use of

unapproved cutting heads and work attachments can result in serious or

fatal injuries to operator and bystanders. Flying debris can cause serious

eye injury, loss of sight, or property damage. You must read, understand,

and follow all safety and operating instructions in this safety manual, in your

unit’s Operator’s Manual, the Attachment Operator’s Manual, and in the

Installation Instructions for any kit or accessory being installed before using

this equipment.

DANGER ZONE

100 FEET

METERS

15 METERS

50 FEET

DANGER ZONE

RISK ZONE

NO PERSON EXCEPT OPERATOR IS ALLOWED IN 15 METER RADIUS*

DANGER ZONE. EYE, EAR, FACE, FOOT, LEG AND BODY PROTECTION

MUST BE WORN BY OPERATOR. PERSONS IN ZONE OF RISK BEYOND

DANGER ZONE MUST WEAR EYE PROTECTION.

• ALWAYS maintain a minimum safety zone of 50 feet (15 meters) from

where you are working. Don’t allow others to enter the safety zone unless

you have shut the unit off and the cutting/work attachment has completely

stopped moving.

• ALWAYS wear appropriate personal protective equipment to protect eyes,

face, hearing, and hands.

• ALWAYS wear protective clothing to minimize risk of cuts, scrapes, and

burns, and wear sturdy shoes or work boots with non-slip soles.

• ALWAYS safety-check equipment carefully before use.

• NEVER operate with missing, broken, or loose parts.

• NEVER operate a unit with a fuel leak of any kind.

• ALWAYS clear the intended cutting/work area of debris such as wire,

stones, wood, cans, broken glass, and other objects which could be thrown,

become entangled, or damage the cutting head/work attachment.

• ALWAYS check for hidden hazards such as sprinkler heads, metal stakes,

or other similar objects that could break the cutting line or damage the

cutting/work attachment. Stay clear of these

hazards when operating your unit to minimize risk

of injury from ying debris and loss of control, and

to prevent equipment damage.

• ALWAYS check the ground for surface obstacles

and other trip hazards, and be prepared for the

terrain when moving around the work area.

Always clear debris

before using unit

OPERATION