Never permit a person without training
or instruction to operate this machine.
Always make sure the cutter
attachment is properly installed and
firmly tightened before operation.
Never use a cracked or warped cutter
or cutter bar: replace or repair before
use.
Before starting the engine, make sure
the cutter is clear of all objects.
Always stop the engine immedi-ately
and check for damage if you strike a
foreign object or if the machine
becomes tangled. do not operate with
broken or dama-ged equipment.
When cutting a branch that is under
tension, be alert for spring-back so that
you will not be struck by the moving
branch.
Stop the machine immediately if it
suddenly begins to vibrate or shake.
Inspect for broken, missing or
improperly installed parts or
attachments.
Never smoke or light fires near the
hedge trimmer. Keep the trimmer away
from excessive heat. Engine fuel is
very flammable and fire could lead to
serious personal injury or property
damage.-
Never operate this machine or other
power equiment if you are tired, ill, or
under the influence of alcohol, drugs,
or any other substance that could
affect your ability of judgement.
Do not operate the articulated hedge
trimmer with the muffler removed.
Make sure there is always good
ventilation when operating the
articulated hedge trimmer. Fumes from
engine exhaust can cause serious
injury or death. Never run the engine
indoors!
Make sure there are no missing or
loose fasteners, and that the stop
switch and throttle controls are working
properly
If a cutter should bind fast in a cut,
shut off the engine immediately. Push
the branch or tree to ease the bind and
free the cutter.
Make sure the cutters are correctly
adjusted before operating the
articulated hedge trimmer (see page
17 for cutter adjustment procedures).
Never attempt cutter adjustment with
the engine running!
Make sure of no fuel leaking from Fuel
tank, fuel cap, Fuel pipe and
carburetor and other parts which fuel
may leak. Repair the machine if fuel
leaking, make sure no leaking again.
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