III.
CHILDREN
Tragic accidents
can occur if the opera-
tor is not alert to the presence
of chil-
dren.
Children
are often attracted
to the
machine
and the trimming
activity.
Never
assume
that children
will remain
where
you last saw them.
• Keep children
out of the trimming
area
and under the watchful
care of another
responsible
adult.
• Be alert and turn machine
off if children
enter the area.
• Before
and while
moving
backwards,
look behind
& down for small children.
• Never allow children
to operate
the
machine.
• Use extra care when approaching
blind
corners,
shrubs,
trees,
or other objects
that may obscure
vision.
IV. SERVICE
• Use extra care in handling
gasoline
and
other fuels.
They are flammable
and
vapors
are explosive.
Use only an approved
container.
Never remove
gas cap or add fuel with
with the engine
running.
Allow engine
to cool before
refueling.
Don't smoke.
Never refuel the machine
indoors.
Never store the machine
or fuel
container
inside
where
there is an
open flame,
such as a water heater.
Move away from fueling
site before
starting
engine.
• Never run trimmer
inside
a closed
area.
• Never make adjustments
or repairs
with
the engine
(motor)
running.
Disconnect
the spark
plug wire, and keep the wire
away from the spark
plug to prevent
ac-
cidental
starting.
• Keep nuts and bolts, especially
trimmer
head and engine
bolts, tight and keep
equipment
in good condition.
• Never tamper
with safety
devices.
Check
their proper
operation
regularly.
• Keep machine
free of grass, leaves,
or
other debris
buildup.
Clean oil or fuel
spillage.
Allow machine
to cool before
cleaning
or storing.
• Stop and inspect
the equipment
if you
strike
an object.
Repair,
if necessary,
before
restarting.
• Do not change
the engine
governor
set-
ting or overspeed
the engine.
• Clean
and replace
safety and instruction
decals
as necessary.
Repair
Protection
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•
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•
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