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Always hold the unit with both hands when operating.
Keep a firm grip on both the front and rear handle or grips.
• Keep hands, face, and feet at a distance from all moving parts.
Do not touch or try to stop the blades when they are moving.
• Do not operate the engine faster than the speed
needed to do the job. Do not run the engine at high
speed when not in use.
• Always stop the engine/motor
when operation is
delayed or when walking from one location to another.
• Stop the engine/motor
for maintenance, repair, to
install or remove the blades. The unit must be stopped
and the blades no longer moving to avoid injury.
• Always wear heavy gloves when handling, removing,
installing or cleaning the blades.
• If you strike or become entangled with a foreign object, stop
the enginelmotor immediately and check for damage. Have
any damage repaired before attempting further operations.
• Stop the unit IMMEDIATELY if you feel excessive
vibration. Vibration is a sign of trouble. Inspect thoroughly
for loose nuts, bolts or damage before continuing. Repair
or replace affected parts as necessary.
• Stop and switch the unit to off for maintenance, repair,
or for changing add-ons or other attachments.
• Maintain hedge trimmer with care. Keep blades sharp at all
times, and clean for best and safest performance. Follow
maintenance instructions. Always use a clean cloth when
cleaning. Never use brake fluid, gasoline, petroleum-based
products, or any strong solvents to clean your unit.
• Use only genuine factory replacement parts and
accessories for this unit. These are available from
your authorized service dealer. Use of any unauthorized
parts or accessories could lead to serious injury to the
user or damage to the unit, and void your warranty.
OTHER
SAFETY
WARNINGS
is in the 'off, position.
• Allow the unit to cool before storing or transporting.
Be
sure to secure the unit while transporting.
• Store the unit in a locked up and dry or high and dry
place to prevent unauthorized use or damage, out of
the reach of children.
• Never douse or squirt the unit with water or any other
liquid. Keep handles dry, clean and free from debris.
Clean after each use.
• Keep these instructions. Refer to them often and use
them to instruct other users. If you loan someone this
unit, also loan them these instructions.
• Only qualified personnel should perform any repairs
or maintenance procedures that are not described
in this manual.
• Check engine mounting bolts and other bolts at
frequent intervals for proper tightness to be sure the
equipment is in safe working condition.
• Inside a building store the machine away from ignition sources.
Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
• Always refer to the Operator's Manual instructions for
important details if the unit is to be stored for an
extended period.
• Do not attempt to repair the machine unless you have
the proper tools, and instructions for disassembly and
repair of the machine.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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