DANGER, WARNlNG and CAUTION are signal
words used to identify the level of hazard. However,
regardless of the hazard, be extremely careful.
DANGER signals an extreme hazard that will cause
serious injury or death if the recommended precautions
are not followed.
WARNING signals a hazard that may cause serious
injury or death if the recommended precautions are not
followed.
CAUTION signals a hazard that may cause minor or
moderate injury if the recommended precautions are
not followed. Two other words are also used to
high¬light information. "Important" calls attention to
special mechanical information and "Note" emphasizes
general information worthy of special attention.
Safety
Operator Safety
1.
Read and understand this Owner's/Operator's
before using this product. Be thoroughly familiar
with the proper use of this product.
2.
Never allow children to operate the Trimmer. It is
not a toy. Never allow adults to operate the unit
without first reading the Owner's/Operator's
Manual.
3.
Always wear eye protection that complies with
ANSI (American National Standards Institute)
Z87-1.
4.
Always wear hearing protection.
5.
Always wear heavy, long pants, a long sleeved
shirt, boots and gloves. Do not wear loose
clothing, jewelry, short pants, sandals, or go
barefoot. Secure hair so it is above shoulder
length.
6.
Never operate this Trimmer when you are tired,
ill, or under the influence of alcohol, drugs or
medication.
7.
Never start or run the engine inside a closed room
or building. Breathing exhaust fumes can cause
death.
8.
Keep handles clean of oil, fuel and dirt.
Trimmer Safety
1.
Make sure the Trimmer is assembled correctly and
that the tool attachment is correctly installed and
securely fastened as instructed in the Assembly
section.
2.
Inspect the Trimmer before each use. Replace
damaged parts. Check for fuel leaks. Make sure
all fasteners are in place and tightened securely.
Follow the maintenance instructions beginning on
page US-15.
3.
Make sure the cutting head does not rotate at
e n g i n e i d l e s p e e d . R e f e r t o I d l e S p e e d
Adjustment, page US-15.
4.
Inspect the cutting head and replace any parts that
are cracked, chipped or damaged before using the
Trimmer.
5.
Make sure the shields is installed and positioned
correctly before using the Trimmer.
6
Never use a cutting head or replacement parts that
are not approved by MARUYAMA.
7.
M a i n t a i n t h e Tr i m m e r a c c o r d i n g t o t h e
recommen ded main tenance inter vals and
procedures in the Maintenance section on page
US-15.
8.
Shut off the engine and be certain the cutting head
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