MTD 710 - Manual (Page 12)

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WHILE OPERATING
• Never start or run the unit inside a closed room or
building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill. Operate
this unit only in a well ventilated area outdoors.
• Wear safety glasses or goggles and ear/hearing
protection when operating this unit. Wear safety
glasses for all operations, i.e. preparation, operation
and maintenance.
• Wear heavy, long pants, boots, gloves and long sleeve
shirt. Do not wear, short pants, sandals or go barefoot.
• The cutting attachment guard must always be in place
while operating. Do not operate unit without both
trimming lines extended, and the proper line installed.
Do not extend the trimming line beyond the length of
the guard.
• The unit does not have a clutch and the cutting
attachment continues rotating when the engine is
idling.
• Adjust the D-handle to your size to provide the best
grip.
• Be sure the cutting attachment is not in contact with
anything before starting the unit.
• The operator and unit must be in a stable position
while starting. See Fig. 6 and Starting/Stopping
Instructions.
• Use the right tool. Only use this tool for the purpose
intended.
• Do not touch the engine or muffler. These parts get
extremely hot from operation. When turned off they
remain hot for a short time.
• If you strike or become entangled with a foreign
object, stop the engine immediately and check for
damage. Do not operate before repairing damage. Do
not operate the unit with loose or damaged parts.
• If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the
engine and check immediately for the cause. Vibration
is generally a warning of trouble.
• Stop and switch the engine to off for maintenance,
repair, or for changing the cutting attachment or other
attachments.
• Use only accessories and replacement parts approved
by the manufacturer when servicing this unit. These
parts are available from your authorized service dealer.
• Do not use parts, accessories or attachments not
authorized for this unit. Doing so could lead to serious
injury to the user, or damage to the unit, and void your
warranty.
OTHER SAFETY WARNINGS
• Never store the unit, with fuel in the tank, inside a
building where fumes may reach an open flame or
spark.
• Allow the engine to cool before storing or transporting.
Be sure to secure the unit while transporting.
• Clean after each use, see Cleaning and Storage
instructions.
• Keep these instructions. Refer to them often and use
them to instruct other users. If you loan someone this
unit, also loan them these instructions.
• Have all repairs carried out by a specialist workshop
only.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY WARNINGS