Always use a debris shield designed for use with a blade when attaching a blade to your trimmer. This type of debris shield does not have a cutoff knife. Metal blades are supplied with a cover surrounding the edge of the blade. For safety, and to protect the blade, the cover should be installed whenever the trimmer is not in use. If installing a metal blade on, a Honda trimmer equipped with a loop handle, also install the Honda conversion kit that includes a full shoulder harness, a barrier ba

Avoid slippery slopes that might cause you to lose your balance. 23 SERVICING YOUR HONDA TRIMMER THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTENANCE Good maintenance is essential for safe, economical, and trouble-free operation. It will also help reduce air pollution. AWARNING Improperly maintaining this trimmer, or failure to correct a problem before operation, can cause a malfunction in which you can be seriously hurt or killed. Always follow the inspection and maintenance recommendations and schedules in th