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USING YOUR UNIT
A DANGER
- THIS POWER
TOOL CAN BE DANGEROUS!
unit can cause serious injury _nduding
amputation
or hlin_ess
to the operator and others.
The warnings
and
safety instructions
in this mauuvt must be followed to provide reasonable safety and efficiency in us_ug this unit, The
operatorisresponsfole forfollowing thewarnings and instructions inthis manual and on thev_t. Read the entire
Operator's
Manual
before
using
this unitl
Restrict
the use of this unit
to persons
who read, understand,
aud fol!ow
the warnings
and instructions
in this manual
and on the unit.
A.HEDGE
TRIMMER
SAFETY
1. OPEttATOR
SAFETY
a.Read
the entL_e Operator's
Manual
before
assembH-g
and using
this unit!
Restrict
the
use of thisunit to persons who read, under-
stand,and fellow the warnings and instructions
in thismanual and on the _.
b.Always
wear
eye
protection
when operat-
ing,
servicing,
or performing ma_tenance on
your unit. The cutting bladescan cause debris
tobe thrownorricochet intotheeyesand face
Which canresult inloss efvisionorserious inju-
ry. See the "Access_es" sectier_
c..Always wear
heavY,
longpants, boots, and
gloves, Do net gobarefoot or wear shortpants,
sandals, j ewelrzlooseclething, o r clo_
with
looselyhanging straps, ties, tassels, e tc.; t hey
can be caught inmevingparts. Securehairsoit
is above shoulderlength.
Belug fully covered
help protect you from pieces of toxic p_nte
suc_ as poison ivythrown by the bhdes, Which
could be more of a hazard than touching the
plant i_eli:
d_Do
not
operate
this
unit
when
you
are
tired,
ill, or under
the influence
of alco-
hol,
drugs,
or medication.
e. Always
keep both
hands
firmly
gripped
on
the handles.
2. UNIT
Inspect
the
entire
unit
before
each
use.
Always
make
sure all bandies
and guards
are properly
and sec_,_xc]y fzstened
when
tl_eunit,Replace damaged parts. Make
svxe allhandles,_,
and fastenersare in
place and securely
fastened.
b.M_e
sure
the cuttingblades
are ` properly
_talled
and securely
fastened.
3. TRIMMING
a.Inspeet
the area to be cut before each use.
Remove objects (recks, broken glass, n,_s, wire,
string, etc.) which can be thrown or become en-
taughd in the cutting blades.
b. Always keep the unit in front o£your bo_v.
Held handle firmly with both hands. Figure 4.
c. Keep firm footing
and balance.
Do not
over -reach.
d.Do not raise engine above your sho_ders.
The cu_t_ng b l_s ca_come dangerously dose
toyourbody.
e, Use only for jobs explained
in this manual.
B, OPF_RA_G
T_S
As you become
familiar with your unit, you will be able
to determine ymrr own opexatir_pace.Conditionssuch
as the type and sizeof mater_ being cut willregulate
the speed and time requiredforyour job.
1. Allow
the cuttingblades
to reach
full
speed
before
entering
the material
to be cut.
2..always
work
going
away
from
people
and
solid
objects
such as walIs, large
stones,
trees,
automobiles,
etc.
3. If the blade
s_aIls,
immediately
stop the
en-
gh_.
Make
sure
the ignition
switch is off, the
spark
plug
is disconnected,
and
the blade
has
stopped
moving
before
c_aring
jammed
debris
age and have it repaired
or replaced
as needed.
4. To stop
the engine,
move the ignition
switch
to
the "STOP"
position-
Figure 2.
_r Vent_
Figure 5
5, Always
keep
the
air
vents
clean_
Stop the
unit, make sure the cutting
blade has completely
stopped
moving,
and
disconnect
the spark
plug
before cleaning.
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