_. DANGER: Blade can thrust vio-
lently away from material it does not
cut. Blade thrust can cause amputa-
tion of arms or legs. Keep people and
animals 50 feet (15 meters) away.
,1_ WARNING: Blade/trimmer line
can throw objects violently. You can be
blinded or injured. Wear eye and leg
protection.
ALWAYS WEAR:
Eye
Protection
II Leg
I I Guards
_ Boots
_WARNING: Hazard zone for
thrown objects. Blade/trimmer line can
throw objects violently. Others can be
blinded or injured. Keep people and
animals 50 feet (15 meters) away.
Hazard Zone
I,t
_.WARNING: Do not use trimmer
head as a fastening device for the
blade.
_, WARNING: The blade continues
to spin after throttle is released or engine
is turned off. The coasting blade can
throw objects or seriously cut you if acci-
dentally touched. Stop the blade by con-
tacting the left hand side of coasting
blade with material already cut.
bS,t°dPeC_yst'onngaot ._
with cut materi_
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OPERATOR SAFETY
• Dress properly. Always wear safety
glasses or similar eye protection
when operating, or performing main-
tenance on your unit (safety glasses
are available). Eye protection should
be marked Z87.
• Always wear face or dust mask if op-
eration is dusty.
• Always wear heavy, long pants, long
sleeves, boots, and gloves. Wearing
safety leg guards is recommended.
• Always wear foot protection. Do not
go barefoot or wear sandals. Stay
clear of spinning line/blade.
• Secure hair above shoulder length.
Secure or remove loose clothing and
jewelry or clothing with loosely hang-
ing ties, straps, tassels, etc. They
can be caught in moving parts.
• Being fully covered also helps pro-
tect you from debris and pieces of
toxic plants thrown by spinning line/
blade.
• Stay Alert. Do not operate unit when
you are tired, ill, upset or under influ-
ence of alcohol, drugs, or medica-
tion. Watch what you are doing; use
common sense.
• Wear hearing protection.
• Never start or run the engine inside a
closed room or building. Breathing
exhaust fumes can kill.
• Keep handles free of oil and fuel.
• Always use the handlebar and a
properly adjusted shoulder strap
when using brushcutter attachment
(see ASSEMBLY).
UNIT/MAINTENANCE SAFETY
A_WARNING: Disconnect power-
head spark plug (or disconnect power-
head from power source) before per-
forming maintenance.
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