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Use the product correctly. Injury or death is a
possible result of incorrect use. Only use the product
for the tasks found in this manual. Do not use the
product for other tasks.
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Obey the instructions in this manual. Obey the safety
symbols and the safety instructions. If the operator
does not obey the instructions and the symbols,
injury, damage or death is a possible result.
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Do not discard this manual. Use the instructions
to assemble, to operate and to keep your product
in good condition. Use the instructions for correct
installation of attachments and accessories. Only
use approved attachments and accessories.
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Do not use a damaged product. Obey the
maintenance schedule. Only do the maintenance
work that you find an instruction about in this
manual. An approved service center must do all
other maintenance work.
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This manual cannot include all situations that can
occur when you use the product. Be careful and use
your common sense. Do not operate the product or
do maintenance on the product if you are not sure
about of the situation. Speak to a product expert,
your dealer, service agent or approved service
center for information.
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Examine the product daily for significant damage
before each operation or when the product is
hit by other objects or falls to ground. Refer to
Maintenance schedule on page 11 .
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Disconnect the spark plug cable before you
assemble the product, put the product into storage
or do maintenance.
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Do not use the product if it is changed from its initial
specification. Do not change a part of the product
without approval from the manufacturer. Only use
parts approved by the manufacturer. Injury or death
is a possible result of incorrect maintenance.
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Do not breathe in the fumes from the engine. Long-
term inhalation of the engine's exhaust fumes is a
health risk.
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Do not start the product indoors or near flammable
material. The exhaust fumes are hot and can contain
a spark which can start a fire. Not sufficient airflow
can cause injury or death because of asphyxiation or
carbon monoxide.
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When you use this product the engine makes an
electromagnetic field. The electromagnetic field can
cause damage to medical implants. Speak to your
physician and medical implant manufacturer before
you operate the product.
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Do not let a child operate the product. Do not let a
person without knowledge of the instructions operate
the product.
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Make sure that you always monitor a person, with
decreased physical capacity or mental capacity, that
uses the product. A responsible adult must be there
at all times.
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Lock the product in an area that children and
unapproved persons cannot access.
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The product can eject objects and cause injuries.
Obey the safety instructions to decrease the risk of
injury or death.
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Do not go away from the product when the engine is
on.
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The operator of the product is responsible if an
accident occurs.
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Make sure that parts are not damaged before you
use the product.
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Make sure that you are at minimum 15 m (50 ft)
away from other persons or animals before you use
the product. Make sure that persons in the adjacent
area know that you will use the product.
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Refer to national or local laws. They can prevent
or decrease the operation of the product in some
conditions.
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Do not use the product if you are fatigued, ill, or
influenced by alcohol, drugs or medicine. They can
have effects on your vision, alertness, coordination
or judgment.
Safety instructions for assembly
WARNING:
instructions that follow before you use the
product.
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Remove the spark plug cap from the spark plug
before you assemble the product.
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Use approved protective gloves.
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Make sure that you assemble the cover and shaft
correctly before you start the engine.
Safety instructions for operation
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Make sure the product is fully assembled before you
use it.
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Before a start, move the product 3 m (10 ft) away
from the position where you filled the fuel tank. Put
the product on a flat surface. Make sure that the
cutting attachment does not touch the ground or
other objects.
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The product can cause objects to eject, which can
cause damage to the eyes. Always use an approved
eye protection when you operate the product.
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Be careful, a child can come near the product
without your knowledge during operation.
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Do not operate the product if there are persons in
the work area. Stop the product if a person goes into
the work area.
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Make sure that you are always in control of the
product. Make sure that you change the operation
positions and take planned rests during operation of
the product.
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Do not use the product if you cannot receive aid if an
accident occurs. Always make sure others know you
will operate the product before you start to operate
the product.
Read the warning
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