Use and Care Manual

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Do not operate this product indoors or in inadequately ventilat-

ed areas. Engine exhaust contains poisonous emissions and

can cause serious injury or death.

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

• Hold the front and rear handles with thumbs and fingers encircling the

grips.

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.

Avoid Hot Surfaces

• During operation, the drive shaft

housing and attachment bearing

housing may become very hot,

too hot to touch. Avoid contact

during and immediately after

operation.