Tanaka TBC-255SFK Owner's Manual - Page 3

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING! • Read the Operator's Manual and follow all warnings and safety instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious injury to the operator and /or bystanders. • Objects may be thrown or ricochet in all directions. ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION. • Keep bystanders at least 50 feet (15m) away. • To reduce the chance of hearing loss, always wear ear protection. • To reduce the risk of injury from loss of control, never use a metal blade on a curved shaft grass trimmer. Never use a metal blade on any brushcutter without barrier bar or bicycle handle configuration and safety strap. • Use of a blade may cause a sudden sideways, forward or backward motion of the brushcutter when the blade contacts a solid object. See Owner's manual for model specific details. EN Before using your new unit Read the operators manual carefully. Check that the cutting equipment is correctly assembled and adjusted. Start the unit and check the carburetor adjustment. See "Mainentenace". WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm. Meanings of symbols or labels. It is important that you read, fully understand and observe the following safety precautions and warnings. Careless or improper use of the unit may cause serious or fatal injury. Read, understand, and follow all warnings and instructions in this manual and on the unit. Always wear eye, head, and ear protectors when using this unit. Gloves should be worn when necessary, e.g. when assembling cutting equipment. Use anti-slip and sturdy footwear. TBC-255SFK 3 Owner's Manual