EarthQuake 600050B - Manual (Page 3)

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Operator's Manual
Trimmer Mower 600050 Series
WARNINGS AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITY
Accurate assembly and safe and effective use of the string
trimmer is the owner’s responsibility.
•
Read and follow all safety instructions.
• Carefully follow all assembly instructions.
• Maintain the string trimmer according to directions and
schedule included in this Earthquake operator’s manual.
• Ensure that anyone who uses the string trimmer is familiar
with all controls and safety precautions.
NOTE: All images shown in this manual of your rolling string
trimmer are of 600050V. The 600050B/600050BCE models
have slight variations.
SPECIAL MESSAGES
Your manual contains special messages to bring attention to
potential safety concerns, machine damage as well as helpful
operating and servicing information. Please read all the
information carefully to avoid injury and machine damage.
NOTE: General information is given throughout the manual
that may help the operator in the operation or service of
the machine.
This symbol points out important safety
instructions which if not followed could endanger
your personal safety. Read and follow all
instructions in this manual before attempting to
operate this equipment.
BEFORE OPERATING ENGINE:
Please read this section carefully. Read entire operating and
maintenance instructions AND the entire engine manual which
accompanies this product. Failure to follow instructions could
result in serious injury or death. Operate the string trimmer
according to the safety instructions outlined here and inserted
throughout the text. Anyone who uses this string trimmer must
read the instructions and be familiar with the controls.
This is a motorized string trimmer that cuts long grasses and
weeds. It is pedestrian-controlled, but not self-propelled. It has
a petrol-fuelled internal combustion engine that powers the
cutting head. It shall not be used for any other purpose.
WARNING
WARNING INDICATES A HAZARD WHICH, IF NOT
AVOIDED, COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS
INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
CAUTION
CAUTION INDICATES YOU CAN BE HURT OR YOUR
EQUIPMENT DAMAGED IF THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
THAT FOLLOW THIS SIGNAL WORD ARE NOT OBEYED.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
ENGINE EXHAUST FROM THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS
CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
TO CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH DEFECTS, OR OTHER
REPRODUCTIVE HARM.
WARNING
THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF THROWING
OBJECTS.
INTENDED USE / FORESEEABLE MISUSE
WARNING
DEBRIS THROWN FROM THE TRIMMER CAN RESULT
IN FOREIGN OBJECTS BEING THROWN INTO THE
EYES, WHICH CAN CAUSE SEVERE EYE DAMAGE AND
INJURY. ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES OR EYE
SHIELDS WHEN OPERATING THE TRIMMER.
IF YOU WEAR EYE GLASSES, PUT A WIDE VISION
SAFETY MASK OVER THEM.
IMPORTANT
INDICATES HELPFUL INFORMATION FOR PROPER
ASSEMBLY, OPERATION, OR MAINTENANCE OF YOUR
EQUIPMENT.