RedMax CHT2200 Owner's/operator's Manual

• Never touch the spark plug or plug cordwhile the engine is in operation. Doing somay result in being subjected to anelectrical shock.• Never touch the muffler, spark plug, orother metallic parts of the engine while theengine is in operation or immediately aftershutting down the engine. These metallicparts reach high temperatures duringoperation and doing so could result inserious burns.• When you finish trimming in one locationand wish to continue work in another spot,turn off the engine, place the protectivecover over the blades, and turn the hedge-trimmer so that the blades face away fromyour body before carrying it to the newlocation.• Never transport the hedge-trimmer overrough roads over long distances withoutfirst removing all fuel from the fuel tank, asdoing so might cause fuel to leak from thetank as a result of shocks absorbed duringtransport.Safety Precautions■ THINGS TO BE CAREFUL ABOUT WHENUSING YOUR HEDGE-TRIMMER• When using your hedge-trimmer, grip thehandles of the hedge-trimmer firmly withboth hands, place your feet slightly apart(slightly further apart than the width of yourshoulders) so that your weight is distributedevenly across both legs, and always besure to maintain a steady, even posturewhile working.• Maintain the speed of the engine at thelevel required to perform trimming work,and never raise the speed of the engineabove the level necessary.• Always be sure never to allow otherpersons to come within the work area whiletrimming.• Be especially careful not to slip if it israining or if rain has just stopped, as theground is likely to be slippery at such times.• If a branch or other object gets caught inthe blades during operation, always besure to turn off the engine before removingthe object.• Guard against hazardous situations at alltimes. Warn adults to keep pets andchildren away from the area. Establish asafe method for gaining your attentionduring operation. Be careful if you areapproached.• To protect yourself against injury fromfalling branches, always be sure to wearthe required safety equipment, and becareful when working to watch to see inwhich direction branches are moving andfalling so as to avoid being hit by fallingbranches.• If someone calls out or otherwise interruptsyou while working, always be sure to turnoff the engine before turning around.• Keep operation area clear of all persons,particularly small children and pets. Injurymay result from flying debris.7 