Cub Cadet CCT400 Owners Manual - Page 9

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES WARNING: Inspect the area to be trimmed for hazards before each use. Remove any foreign objects such as sticks, rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, tools, toys, etc. which can be thrown by or become entangled in the trimmer line. Always locate, and then avoid cutting near electrical power lines, power conduit, or extension power cords. Avoid contacting hard objects with the trimmer head as the objects can damage the trimmer head and / or the objects can be thrown causing serious injury. Use this trimmer only for trimming, scalping, mowing of grass and weeds, and for light edging of lawns, and for sweeping of only light lawn debris on paved areas. Do not use this trimmer for brush cutting, pruning or hedge trimming. Never use this trimmer on gravely or sandy areas. WARNING: To reduce the potential of serious injury, cut only from your left toward your right, in the direction of the arrow on the deflector shield. Cutting on the right side of the deflector shield and moving directionally towards your right will cause the debris and objects to be thrown predominately away from the operator thereby reducing the risk of personal injury to the operator, although the risk of injury due to ricochet is not lessened. Whereas cutting on the leftside of the deflector shield or moving directionally towards your left will cause for comparatively more debris to be thrown towards the operator thereby increasing the risk of personal injury. Hold the trimmer firmly with both hands to ensure proper control. Never operate the trimmer with one hand. Keep the trimmer head below waist level and away from all parts of your body. Do not draw the trimmer head towards your feet or legs. WARNING: Always remove the Power Cell when making adjustments, changing accessories, replacing the polymer trimmer line, removing or untangling debris, leaving the tool idle or unattended, cleaning, servicing, storing or transporting the tool. Such preventive measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally and causing serious injury. Never use the trimmer with the deflector shield removed, damaged or incorrectly positioned. Serious injury may result. Maintain firm footing and balance at all times. Do not overreach or use the trimmer from unstable surfaces such as ladders, trees, steep slopes, slippery surfaces, rooftops, etc. Inspect the trimmer head before each use. If any parts are worn or damaged, replace them before using the trimmer. Only use the polymer line size and type recommended for the trimmer. Use of any other type could result in serious injury. Use only in daylight or in good quality artificial light. Never use the trimmer for anything other than its intended purpose. Use for anything other than trimming grass and weeds can be dangerous. It may also damage the trimmer. 9