MTD WH25CS - Manual (Page 3)

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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
• SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS •
This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product. Read the operator's
manual for complete safety, assembly, operating and maintenance and repair information.
barefoot. Secure hair above shoulder level.
• The cutting attachment shield must always be in place while
operating the unit as a trimmer. 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 shield.
• This unit has a clutch. The cutting attachment remains stationary
when the engine is idling. If it does not, have the unit adjusted by
an authorized service technician.
• Adjust the handle to your size in order to provide the best grip.
• Be sure the cutting attachment is not in contact with anything
before starting the unit.
• Use the unit only in daylight or good artificial light.
• Avoid accidental starting. Be in the starting position whenever
pulling the starter rope. The operator and unit must be in a stable
position while starting. Refer to Starting/Stopping Instructions.
• Use the right tool. Only use this tool for its intended purpose.
• Do not overreach. Always keep proper footing and balance.
• Always hold the unit with both hands when operating. Keep a firm
grip on both handles or grips.
• Keep hands, face, and feet at a distance from all moving parts.
Do not touch or try to stop the cutting attachment when it rotates.
• Do not touch the engine, gear housing or muffler. These parts get
extremely hot from operation, even after the unit is turned off.
• Do not operate the engine faster than the speed needed to cut, trim
or edge. Do not run the engine at high speed when not cutting.
• Always stop the engine when cutting is delayed or when walking
from one cutting location to another.
• 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.
• Stop the unit, switch the engine to off, and disconnect the spark
plug for maintenance or repair, or for changing the cutting
attachment or other attachments.
• Use only original equipment manufacturer replacement parts and
accessories for this unit. These are available from your authorized
service dealer. Use of any unauthorized parts or accessories
could lead to serious injury to the user, or damage to the unit, and
void your warranty.
• Keep unit clean of vegetation and other materials. They may
become lodged between the cutting attachment and shield.
• To reduce fire hazard, replace a faulty muffler and spark arrestor.
Keep the engine and muffler free from grass, leaves, excessive
grease or carbon build up.
OTHER SAFETY WARNINGS
• Never store a fueled unit 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.
• Store the unit in a dry area, locked up or up high to prevent
unauthorized use or damage, out of the reach of children.
• Never douse or squirt the unit with water or any other liquid. Keep
handles dry, clean and free from debris. 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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
• WARNING: READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Read the operator’s manual(s) and follow all warnings
and safety instructions. Failure to do so can result in
serious injury to the operator and/or bystanders.
• KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY
WARNING: Keep all bystanders, especially
children and pets, at least 50 feet (15 m) from the
operating area.
SYMBOL MEANING
• THROWN OBJECTS CAN CAUSE SEVERE
INJURY
WARNING: Do not operate without the cutting
attachment shield in place. Keep away from the
rotating cutting attachment.
• SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
Indicates danger, warning or caution. May be used in
conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.
SYMBOL MEANING
• WEAR EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION
WARNING: Thrown objects and loud noise can
cause severe eye injury and hearing loss. Wear eye
protection meeting ANSI Z87.1 standards and ear
protection when operating this unit. Use a full face
shield when needed.
• OIL
Refer to operator’s manual for the proper type of oil.
• UNLEADED FUEL
Always use clean, fresh unleaded fuel.
• ON/OFF STOP CONTROL
OFF or STOP
• ON/OFF STOP CONTROL
ON / START / RUN
• HOT SURFACE WARNING
Do not touch a hot surface. You may get burned.
These parts get extremely hot from operation. They
remain hot for a short time after the unit is turned off.
• CHOKE CONTROL
1. • FULL choke position
2. • PARTIAL choke position
3. • RUN choke position