English
"Mounting the Deflector" and "Mounting
the Cutting Attachments" of your
instruction manual).
Warning!
Warning!
The cutting attachment must be prop-
erly tightened and in safe operating
condition. Inspect for loose parts (nuts,
screws, etc.) and for cracked or dam-
aged heads or cracked, bent, warped or
damaged blades. Replace damaged
heads or blades before using the power
tool. Always keep blades sharp.
To reduce the risk of injury from blade or
line contact, be absolutely sure that the
cutting attachment is clear of you and all
other obstructions and objects, includ-
ing the ground, because when the
engine starts at starting-throttle, engine
speed will be fast enough for the clutch
to engage and move the cutting
attachment.
Keep the handles clean and dry at all
times; it is particularly important to keep
them free of moisture, pitch, oil, grease
or resin in order for you to maintain a firm
grip and properly control your power
tool.
Once the engine has started,
immediately blip the throttle trigger,
which should release the starting throttle
and allow the engine to slow down to
idle.
Arrows on the deflector (as seen from
the underside)show the correct direction
of rotation of the cutting attachment.
When viewed from above, however, the
cutting attachment rotates
With the engine running only at idle,
attach the power tool to the spring hook
of your harness (see appropriate
chapter of this manual).
counterclockwise.
Warning!
Adjust the hand grip and harness (if you
are wearing one) to suit your size before
starting work. The machine should be
properly balanced as specified in your
instruction manual for proper control and
less fatigue in operation.
Check that the spark plug boot is
securely mounted on the spark plug – a
loose boot may cause arcing that could
ignite combustible fumes and cause a
fire.
Warning!
Your power tool is a one-person
machine. Do not allow other persons in
the general work area, even when
starting.
Starting
Warning!
Start the engine at least 10 feet
To reduce the risk
of personal injury
to the operator
(3
meters) from the fueling spot,
outdoors only.
Warning!
from blade or line
contact and
Start and operate your power tool
without assintance. For specific starting
instructions, see the appropriate section
of your manual. Place the power tool on
firm ground or other solid surface in an
open area. Maintain good balance and
secure footing.
To reduce the risk of injury from loss of
control, do not attempt to “drop start”
your power tool.
thrown objects, make sure your unit is
equipped with the proper deflector, han-
dle and harness for the type of cutting
attachment being used (see chart in the
chapter on "Approved Combinations of
Cutting Attachment, Deflector, Handle
and Harness")
Keep the deflector (and the attached
skirt where appropriate) adjusted
properly at all times (see chapters on
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