Operator`s manual

AFTER USE
• Clean cutting blade(s) with a household cleaner to
remove any gum buildup. Oil the blade(s) with machine
oil to prevent rust.
• Lock up and store the cutting blade in an appropriate
area to protect the blade from unauthorized use or
damage.
OTHER SAFETY WARNINGS
• Never store the unit, with fuel in the tank, inside a
building where fumes may reach an open flame or
spark.
Allow the engine 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. Keep
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. See the Maintenance and
Storage sections.
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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS
This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this 3roduct.
Read the operator's manual for complete safety, assembly, operating and maintenance and repair information.
SYMBOL MEANING
• SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
ndicates danger, warning, or caution. May be used with other symbols.
O • READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Failure to follow operating instructions and safety precautions in operator s manual can result in
serious injury. Read operator's manual before starting or operating this unit.
• WEAR EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION
WARNING: Thrown objects and loud noise can cause severe eye injury and hearing loss. Wear
eye protection meeting ANSI Z87.1-1989 standards and ear protection when operating this unit.
Use a full face shield when needec
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• THROWN OBJECTS CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY
Do not operate unit without proper attachments and guards in place.
• KEEP CHILDREN AWAY
WARNING: Keep all bystanders, especially children and pets. at least 50 feet (15 m.) from the
operating area. Stop unit immediately if you are approachec
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