Safety Manual

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Stop unit immediately if
sudden vibration occurs
• ALWAYS use extra care to maintain footing
around sloping, hilly, or slippery ground, and
around uneven surfaces like steps, raised
walkways, edging, and curbs.
• ALWAYS hold the unit rmly with two hands,
with thumbs wrapped around the handles for
a secure, comfortable grip. Left/front handle
in left hand and right/rear handle in right
hand.
• ALWAYS cut using a stable stance, with both
feet on the ground.
• NEVER stand on a ladder or other temporary
platform. You can fall or slip, and injure
yourself or others.
• NEVER allow others near the cutting/work
area, or to hold material you are cutting.
• ALWAYS keep both hands on the unit to
maintain control.
• ALWAYS keep the mufer exhaust directed
away from your body.
• NEVER touch the mufer, mufer cover, or
surrounding area. Allow the unit to cool down
before performing any maintenance in the
mufer area.
• NEVER allow ammable debris such as dried
leaves and sticks to build up in the exhaust area. Heat from operation can
ignite these materials, and cause re.
• ALWAYS keep ngers, hands, and all other body parts away from the
cutting/work attachment and cutting/work area.
• NEVER allow anyone to reach into the cutting/work area for any reason
while the unit is running.
• ALWAYS maintain a direct line of sight to the cutting/work attachment and
the area where cutting/work is being performed. Be aware of what lies in
the path of the cutting/work attachment at all times.
• NEVER work in the dark or when visibility of the work area is poor.
• ALWAYS be alert for changes in operation that could signal a problem -
sudden vibration, unusual noise, the strong smell of fuel, or poor engine
performance, all require immediate attention. Stop the unit and correct any
problems before resuming cutting.
• NEVER carry unit around the work site while the blade or attachment is
rotating.
• ALWAYS shut the engine off and let the blade or attachment stop before
lifting the unit and moving to a new position.
Always use 2 hands
to hold unit
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