Hitachi CG40EK Owner's Manual page 5

Be careful of thrown objects.
Max
9,900rpm
Shows maximum shaft speed. Do not use the
cutting attachment whose max rpm is below
the shaft rpm.
Gloves should be worn when necessary, e. g.,
when assembling cutting equipment.
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.
Before using your machine
Read the manual carefully.
Check that the cutting equipment is correctly assembled and adjusted.
Start the unit and check the carburetor adjustment. See "Maintenance".
Use anti-slip and sturdy footwear.
Blade thrust may occur when the spinning
blade contacts a solid object in the critical area.
A dangerous reaction may occur causing the
entire unit and operator to be thrust violently.
This reaction is called BLADE THRUST. As a
result, the operator may lose control of the unit
which may cause serious or fatal injury. Blade
thrust is more likely to occur in areas where it is
difficult to see the material to be cut.
D o n o t a t t a c h
h a n d l e a b o v e
t h i s p o i n t
Indicates handle location. Do not attach handle above this point.
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