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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

WHAT TO DO

READ

YOUR USER MANUAL AND ALL SUPPLEMENTS

(IF ANY ENCLOSED) THOROUGHLY BEFORE OPERAT-

ING YOUR UNIT.

WEAR CLOSE FITTING, TOUGH WORK CLOTHING

that will provide protection, such as long slacks or

trousers, safety work shoes, heavy duty work gloves,

hard hat, a safety face shield, or safety glasses for eye

protection and a good grade of ear plugs or other

sound barriers for hearing protection.

2 REFUEL IN A SAFE PLACE. Open fuel cap slowly to

release any pressure which may have formed in fuel

tank. To prevent a fire hazard, move at least 30 feet

(9.1 meters) from fueling area before starting.

3. COMPLY WITH ALL FIRE PREVENTION REGULA-

TIONS. COMPLIANCE WITH ALL LOCAL, STATE,

OR FEDERAL LAWS IN THE UNITED STATES IS

THE USER’S RESPONSIBILITY.Your unit comes with

a spark arrester screen furnished in the user kit.

Replacement spark arrester screen kits are available

at your nearest Troy Bilt Authorized Service Center.

Call 1-800-520-5520 fro nearest location.

4. TURN UNIT OFF before setting it down.

5. ALWAYS HOLD UNIT FIRMLY WITH BOTH HANDS,

the thumb and fingers encircling the handles.

6. KEEP ALL SCREWS AND FASTENERS TIGHT.

Never operate this equipment if it is improperly adjust-

ed or not completely and securely assembled.

7. KEEP HANDLES DRY, clean and free of fuel mixture.

8. CHECK AREA YOU WILL BE TRIMMING FOR

DEBRIS that may be struck or thrown during opera-

tion.

KEEP ALL P

TS OF YOUR BODY AND CLOTHING

Y FROM TRIMMER BLADES when starting or

running engine. Before starting engine, make sure

trimmer blades will not come in contact with any

obstacle.

10. STOP ENGINE before examining trimmer blades.

11. STORE EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM POSSIBLE IGNI-

TION SOURCES, such as gas-powered water

heaters

, clothes dr

ers

, or oil-fired fur

naces

, por

tab

heaters, etc.

12.

ALWAYS KEEP THE BLADE GUIDES AND BLADES

FREE OF DEBRIS B

UILD-UP

urn ignition switch to

OFF position and remove spark plug boot to avoid any

chance of accidental starting before cleaning blades

or performing any mainenance.

13. OPERATION OF EQUIPMENT should always be

restr

icted to mature and proper

ly instr

ucted individu

als

WHAT NOT TO DO

DO NOT USE ANY OTHER FUEL than that recom-

mended in your manual. Always follow instructions in

the Fuel and Lubrication section of this manual. Never

use gasoline unless it is proper

ly mixed with 2-cycle

engine lubricant. Permanent damage to engine will

result, voiding manufacturer’s warranty.

2. DO NOT SMOKE while refueling or operating equip-

ment.

3. DO NOT OPERATE UNIT WITHOUT A MUFFLER

and properly installed muffler shield.

4. DO NOT TOUCH or let your hands or body come in

contact with the muffler. Hold unit with thumbs and fin-

gers encircling the handles.

5. DO NOT OPERATE UNIT IN AWKWARD POSI-

TIONS, off balance, outstretched arms, or one-hand-

ed. Always use two hands when operating.

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

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HEDGE TRIMMER SAFETY RULES

1. The Hedge Trimmer must not be used by anyone

under the age of 16.

2. Keep children, other people and pets away from the

trimmer.

3. Always dress properly. Don’t wear loose clothing or

jewelry; they can be caught in moving parts. Use of

gloves and substantial footwear is recommended

when working outdoors. Wear protective hair covering

to contain long hair.

4. Use face or dust mask if operation is dusty.

5. Do not use the trimmer if the cutting device is not

secured properly or is damaged.

6. Before starting the trimmer, make sure that the cutting

blade is not touching stones or debris.

7. When the trimmer is in operation, keep the cutting

section away from all parts of the body.

8. Do not cut against hard objects. This could cause

injury or damage the trimmer.

9. Only cut during broad daylight or with corresponding

artificial light.

10. When the trimmer is not in use, store it in a dry place

and out of the reach of children.

11. Never use the trimmer when it is raining. Try to prevent

it from getting wet or being exposed to humidity. Do

not leave it outside overnight. Do not cut damp or wet

bushes.

12. Do not attempt to remove cut material or hold materi-

al to be cut when blades are moving. Make sure trim-

mer switch is off when clearing jammed material from

blades. Do not grasp the exposed cutting blades or

cutting edges when picking up or holding the hedge

trimmer.

13. Don’t force hedge trimmer, it will do the job better and

with less likelihood of risk of injury at the rate for which

it was designed.

14. Stay alert, watch what you are doing. Use common

sense

Do not operate hedge trimmer when you are

tired.

15. Maintain hedge trimmer with care, keep cutting blades

shar

p and clean f

or best performance and to reduce

the risk of injury. Keep handles dry, clean and free

from oil and grease.

SPECIAL NOTE: Exposure to vibrations through pro-

longed use of gasoline powered hand tools could cause

blood vessel or nerve damage in the fingers, hands, and

joints of people prone to circulation disorders or abnor-

mal swelling. Pr

olonged use in cold weather has been

linked to blood vessel damage in otherwise healthy peo-

ple. If symptoms occur such as numbness, pain, loss of

strength, change in skin color or texture, or loss of feeling

in the fingers, hands or joints, discontinue use of this tool

and seek medical attention. An anti-vibration system

does not guarantee avoidance of these problems. Users

who operate power tools on a regular basis must closely

monitor their physical condition and the condition of this

tool.

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