101. Read this manual carefully until you completelyunderstand and follow all safety and operatinginstructions.2. Keep this manual handy so that you may refer toit later whenever any questions arise. Also note, ifyou have any questions which cannot beanswered herein, contact the dealer from whomyou purchased the product.3. Always be sure to include this manual whenselling, lending, or otherwise transferring theownership of this product.4. Never allow children or anyone unable to fullyunderstand the directions given in the manual touse the machine.■ WORKING CONDITION1. When using the product, you should wear properclothing and protective equipment.(1) Helmet(2) Ear protectors(3) Protection goggles or face protector(4) Thick work gloves(5) Non-slip-sole work boots2. And you should carry with you.(1) Attached tools and files(2) Properly reserved fuel(3) Spare blade or nylon string(4) Things to notify your working area (rope, warningsigns)(5) Whistle (for collaboration or emergency)(6) Hatchet or saw (for removal of obstacles)3. Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry, short trousers,sandals, or go barefoot. Do not wear anything whichmight be caught by a moving part of the unit. Securehair so it is above shoulder length.■ WORKING CIRCUMSTANCE1. Never start the engine inside a closed room orbuilding. Exhaust gases contain dangerous carbonmonoxide.2. Never use the product,a. when the ground is slippery or when you can’tmaintain a steady posture.b. At night, at times of heavy fog, or at any othertimes when your field of vision might be limitedand it would be difficult to gain a clear view of theworking area.c. During rain storms, during lightning storms, attimes of strong or gale-force winds, or at any5. For safe operationEnglish