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SAFETY RULES WARNING: When using gardening appliances, basic safety precautions must always be followed to reduce the risk of fire and serious injury. Read and follow all instructions. This power unit can be dangerous! Operator is responsible for following instructions and warnings on unit and in manual. Read entire Operator's Manual before using unit! Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the unit. Restrict the use of this unit to persons who have read, understand and will follow the instructions and warnings on the unit and in the manual. Never allow children to operate this unit. OPERATOR SAFETY DANGER: RISK OF CUT. KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FROM BLADE AND CUTTING AREA. Do not attempt to clear away cut material or hold material to be cut when the blade is in motion. Make sure the engine is stopped and spark plug wire disconnected when removing jammed material from the cutting blade. Do not grab or hold unit by the cutting blade. S Dress properly. Always wear safety glasses or similar eye protection when op- erating, or performing maintenance on your unit (safety glasses are available). Eye protection should be marked ANSI Z87. S Always wear face or dust mask if operation is dusty. S Always wear heavy, long pants, long sleeves, boots, and gloves. S Always wear foot protection. Do not go barefoot or wear sandals. S Secure hair above shoulder length. Secure or remove loose clothing and jewelry or clothing with loosely hanging ties, straps, tassels, etc. They can be caught in moving parts. S Being fully covered also helps protect you from debris and pieces of toxic plants thrown by spinning blade. S Stay Alert. Do not operate unit when you are tired, ill, upset or under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication. Watch what you are doing; use common sense. S Wear hearing protection. S Never start or run the engine inside a closed room, building or other unventilated area. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill. S Keep handles free of oil and fuel. S Always use the handle. S Never direct discharge of material toward bystanders or allow anyone near the area of operation. Use care in directing discharge to avoid glass enclosures, automobiles, and the like. Safety Glasses Boots Thrown Objects Blades move momentarily after the trigger is released. Allow blades to stop before removing them from the cut. WARNING: Blades can throw objects violentl.y D You can be blinded or injured. D Wear safety glasses and boots. WARNING: Hazard zone for thrown objects D Blades can throw objects violently. D Others can be blinded or injured. D Keep people and animals 50 feet (15 m) away. WARNING: Blades move momentarily after the trigger is released. D The blades can seriously cut you or others. D Allow blades to stop before removing them from the cut. Operator 's Manual Safety Decals WARNING: Read Operator's Manual D Follow all warnings and instructions. D Failure to do so can result in serious injury. 2