Specific Safety Rules - Black Max BM4CSSAC Operator's Manual

 Wear your protective equipment and observe all safety
instructions. For units equipped with a clutch, be sure
the cutting attachment stops turning when the engine
idles. When the unit is turned off make sure the cutting
attachment has stopped before the unit is set down.
 Inspect before use. Replace damaged parts. Make sure
fasteners are in place and secure. Check for fuel leaks.
 Replace string head if cracked, chipped, or damaged
in any way. Be sure the string head or blade is properly
installed and securely fastened. Failure to do so can cause
serious injury.
 Make sure all guards, straps, deflectors, and handles are
properly and securely attached.
 Use only recommended or equivalent replacement line in
the cutting head. Do not use any other cutting attachment.
To install any other type of replacement line or cutting
head to this string trimmer can result in serious personal
injury. Never use, for example, wire or wire-rope, which
can break off and become a dangerous projectile.
 Never operate unit without the grass deflector in place
and in good condition.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

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 We recommend taking your equipment to a qualified
service center for repair, as service performed by
inexperienced or unqualified persons may damage the
equipment, create unsafe conditions, injury to user and/
or void your warranty.
 Maintain a firm grip on both handles while trimming. Keep
string head below waist level. Never cut with the string
head located over 30 in. or more above the ground.
 This product is intended for infrequent use by homeowners
and other occasional users for such general applications
as trimming light and heavy vegetation, etc. It is not
intended for prolonged use. Prolonged periods of
operation can cause circulatory problems in the
user's hands due to vibration. For such use, it may be
appropriate to use a product having an anti-vibration
feature.
 Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and use
them to instruct others who may use this tool. If you loan
someone this tool, loan them these instructions also.