Preparing For Operation; Trimming A Hedge - Toro 51595 Operator's Manual

Preparing For Operation

For your protection always wear work gloves, long pants,
a long sleeved shirt, shoes (not sandals), and safety glasses
when operating the trimmer (Fig. 10). Also, always
operate the trimmer using both hands.
Figure 10
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
It is possible to attempt to use the trimmer with
only one hand.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Operating trimmer with only one hand could
cause serious personal injury.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Always use both hands when operating the
trimmer.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Trimmer has sharp blades.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Contact with moving trimmer blades can cause
serious personal injury or damage.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Stay alert and watch what you are doing.
Do not operate trimmer when you are fatigued
or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or
medication.
Do not operate trimmer if the guard is missing
or damaged.
Do not use the guard as a gripping surface.
Do not use the trimmer with only one hand.
If using a ladder, take care not to over reach,
unbalancing yourself.
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POTENTIAL HAZARD
The operation of any hedge trimmer can result
in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes
or bystander's eyes.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Contact with thrown objects can cause severe
eye damage.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Always wear safety goggles, safety glasses with
side shields, or a full face mask during
operation. We recommend Wide Vision Safety
Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety
glasses with side shields.
Keep all bystanders and pets away from the
area of operation.

Trimming A Hedge

1. Hold the trimmer with both hands and with the blade
away from you before squeezing the trigger.
2. Push the lock-off button and squeeze the trigger
(Fig. 11).
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WARNING
WARNING