Use and Care Manual

SAFETY 99944200596

10 X7712093000

Read the Manuals

• Provide all users of this equipment with the Operator’s Manual and Safety

Manual for instructions on Safe Operation.

Clear the Work Area

• Spectators and fellow workers must be warned, and children and animals

prevented from coming nearer than 15 m (50 ft.) while the unit is in use.

Keep a Firm Grip

• Always hold throttle handle and support handle with thumbs and fingers

tightly encircling the handles.

Keep a Solid Stance

• Maintain footing and balance at all times. Do not stand on slippery,

uneven or unstable surfaces. Do not work in odd positions or on ladders.

Do not over reach.

Cutting Angle Adjustments

Never perform blade mainte-

nance procedures while en-

gine is running.

• Only adjust cutting blade angle

with unit flat on the ground, with

the engine stop switch in the

“STOP” position. Never adjust cut-

ting angle with unit standing

upright.

Avoid Contact With Gear Box

Assembly During Use

• Gear box assembly becomes hot

during use. Avoid contact with

gear box assembly when using

unit or making cutting angle

adjustments.