Attaching Shoulder Harness/Strap
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
• Without the Shoulder Harness/Strap
Installed on the Trimmer/Brushcutter,
the blade can produce side thrust which
can expose the operator and bystanders
to blade contact.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
• Contact with the Brushcutter blade can
cause serious personal injury.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
• Never operate the Trimmer/Brushcutter
without insta lling a nd using the
Shoulder Harness/Strap.
[B42, B42A]
Snap the Hook into the ring on the shaft assembly. To
detach the Harness quickly from the Trimmer/
Brushcutter, push the red button.
Red Button
[B42L]
Snap the strap hook into the ring on the shaft assembly.
To detach the strap quickly from the Brushcutter, pull
upward on the red band.
Red Band
Pull
Hook
Ring
Push
Strap
Before Operation
Oil and Fuel
POTENTIAL HAZARD
• In certain conditions gasoline is extremely
flammable and highly explosive.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
• A fire or explosion from gasoline can
burn you, others, and cause property
damage.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
• Use a funnel and fill the fuel tank out-
doors, in an open area, when the engine
is cold. Wipe up any gasoline that spills.
• Do not fill the fuel tank completely full.
Add gasoline to the fuel tank until the
level is 1/4 to 1/2 in. (6 mm to 13 mm) below
the bottom of the filler neck. This empty
space in the tank allows gasoline to
expand.
• Never smoke when handling gasoline,
and stay away from an open flame or
where gasoline fumes may be ignited by
a spark.
• Store gasoline in an approved container
and keep it out of the reach of children.
• Never buy more than a 30-day supply of
gasoline.
1.
Do not smoke near fuel.
2.
Mix and pour fuel outdoors and where there are
no sparks or flames.
3.
Always shut off the engine before refueling.
Never remove the fuel tank cap while the engine
is running or just right after stopping the engine.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
• Gasoline contains gasses that can build
up pressure inside a gas tank.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
• Fuel can be sprayed on you when remov-
ing gas cap.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
• Remove fuel cap slowly to avoid injury
from fuel spray.
4.
Always open the fuel tank cap slowly to release
any possible overpressure inside the tank.
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DANGER
WARNING