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Before Operation
■ Children and people who do not
understand this manual must
not use this unit.
■ Never allow other people or
animals to be near the unit
when starting or operating.
■ Never touch a rotating cut-off
wheel.
■ Operate the unit only in a well
ventilated area.
■ Never operate the unit in a
closed area such as a room,
warehouse or tunnel. Running
the unit in a closed area may
cause serious illness or even
death due to exhaust gas.
■ Never allow any people or
animals near exhaust gas.
■ Never inhale exhaust gas.
■ Never make unauthorized
modifications or alterations to
any of the components of the
unit, and never operate the unit
without the wheel guard or
muffler.
■ This unit is designed for one-
man operation and must be
operated by only one person.
■ Never operate the unit when
you are tired or under influence
of any substance that could
impair vision, dexterity or
judgement.
■ When operating the unit, always
wear snug-fitting clothing, safety
gloves, safety non-skid footwear,
hearing protection, a dust-proof
mask, a helmet and goggles.
Never wear floppy clothing,
shorts, sandals or accessories
that could become entangled.
Safety Precautions
WARNING!
■ To minimize the risk of sparks
igniting clothing while operating
the unit, wear clothing made of
leather, wool, tightly-woven
cotton, or cotton treated with
flame-retardant.
■ Never use any cut-off wheel that
is not recommended in this
manual.
■ Do not start or operate the unit
unless you have a clear work area
and secure footing.
■ Never smoke or use fire near the
unit or its fuel.
■ Since the muffler and exhaust gas
become very hot, make sure there
are no flammable substances
near the unit.
■ Never run the unit if you discover
a fuel leak.
■ A first-time operator should obtain
practical instruction from a dealer
or an experienced user before
using the unit.
■ Make sure all the components are
in place and the bolts are securely
fastened.
■ Make sure the cut-off wheel is
securely fastened and is not
damaged. Never use a cut-off
wheel with cracks, distortion, or
one that is unbalanced.
■ Make sure the belt tension is
properly adjusted and the wheel
guard, belt guard and clutch cover
are securely assembled.
■ Always inspect the front handle,
rear handle and wheel guard
before use, and never use the unit
if the parts are damaged.
