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String trimmer

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Children and M i n o r s should n o t operate string t r i m m e r s w i t h metallic c u t t i n g tools, except minors
w h o are properly training and remain under t h e supervision o f a qualified operator.
2 5 . W h e n refueling, be sure t o s t o p t h e engine and c o n f i r m t h a t i t is cooled d o w n . Never refuel w h e n
t h e engine is running or w a r m e d up. W h e n gasoline spills, be sure t o w i p e i t u p completely and
properly dispose o f those materials before starting t h e engine.
26. Stay clear of other workers.
27.
Whenever approaching an operator of t h e machine, carefully call his a t t e n t i o n and c o n f i r m t h a t
t h e operator stops t h e engine.
2 8 . Never t o u c h t h e n y l o n c u t t i n g head whenever t h e engine is running. If i t is necessary t o adjust
t h e protector or n y l o n c u t t i n g head, be sure t o stop t h e engine and c o n f i r m t h a t t h e nylon c u t t i n g
head stops running.
2 9 . The engine should be t u r n e d o f f w h e n t h e string trimmer is moved b e t w e e n w o r k i n g areas.
30.
Be careful n o t t o h i t t h e nylon c u t t i n g head against stones, or t h e ground. Unreasonable operation
will shorten t h e life of t h e machine as w e l l as create an unsafe environment for yourself and those
around you.
31.
Pay a t t e n t i o n t o loosening and overheating of parts. If there is any abnormality o n t h e machine,
stop operation immediately and check the machine carefully. If necessary, have t h e machine serviced
by a qualified service facility. Never c o n t i n u e t o operate a machine w h i c h m a y be malfunctioning.
3 2 . In startup or during operation o f t h e engine, never t o u c h high-temperature parts such as t h e muffler,
t h e high-voltage w i r e or t h e spark plug.
3 3 . For a while after t h e engine is stopped, t h e m u f f l e r is still h o t . Never place t h e machine at any
place where there are flammable materials (dry grass, etc.) or combustible gasses.
34.
Pay special a t t e n t i o n t o operation in t h e rain or just after t h e rain as t h e g r o u n d becomes slippery.
3 5 . If you slip or fall t o t h e ground or into a hole, return t h e t h r o t t l e lever immediately.
3 6 . Be careful n o t t o d r o p t h e machine or h i t
it
against obstacles.
37.
Before proceeding t o adjust or repair t h e machine, be sure t o s t o p t h e engine and detach t h e spark
plug c a p f r o m t h e spark plug.
3 8 . W h e n t h e machine is t o be k e p t
in
storage for a long time, drain f u e l f r o m t h e fuel tank and
carburetor, clean t h e parts, move t h e machine t o a safe place and c o n f i r m t h a t t h e engine is cooled
d o w n .
3 9 . Make periodic inspection t o always assure safe a n d efficient operation. If you need a careful
inspection o f your machine, please c o n t a c t our agent or dealer.
40.
Keep t h e machine well away f r o m fire or sparks.
4 1 . Warning: The c u t t e r area is still dangerous w h i l e t h e machine is coasting t o a stop.
42.
D o n ' t t r y t o tackle a b i g j o b
with
an undersized tool.
4 3 . Wear a d u s t mask
in
d u s t y w o r k conditions.
4 4 . Wear hearing p r o t e c t i o n during loud or extended periods
of
use.
4 5 . Keep guards a n d protectors
in
place a n d in w o r k i n g order.
CAUTION
!
CAU T I
0
N
!
CAUTION
!
W H E N MIXING GASOLINE W I T H T W O CYCLE ENGINE OIL, USE ONLY GASOLINE W H I C H CONTAINS
NO ETHANOL
OR
METHANOL (TYPES
OF
ALCOHOL), THIS WILL HELP TO AVOID POSSIBLE DAMAGE
TO ENGINE FUEL LINES A N D OTHER ENGINE PARTS.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
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