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Safety Precautions
I. General Operation
• Read, understand, and follow all instructions on
the machine and in the manual before starting.
Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the
proper use of the machine before starting.
• Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating
parts.
• Keep all parts of your body away from muffler
and spinning line. A hot muffler can cause seri-
ous burns.
• Only allow responsible individuals, who are
familiar with the instructions, to operate the
machine.
• Stay away from breakable objects, such as
house windows, auto glass, greenhouses, etc.
• Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys,
wire, bones, sticks, etc., which could be picked
up and thrown by the spinning lines.
• Be sure the area is clear of other people before
trimming, particularly small children and pets.
Stop machine if anyone enters the area.
• Wear appropriate protective clothing such as
a long-sleeved shirt or jacket. Also wear long
trousers or slacks. Leg protection is recom-
mended. Do not wear shorts.
• Do not wear loose clothing, which could get
caught in this equipment.
• Do not operate the machine when barefoot
or wearing open sandals. Always wear work
gloves and sturdy footwear. Leather work shoes
or short boots work well for most people. These
will protect the operator's ankles and shins from
small sticks, splinters, and other debris, and
improve traction.
• Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses
with side shields when operating machine.
• Wear hearing protection.
• Do not pull machine backwards unless abso-
lutely necessary. Always look down and behind
before and while moving backwards.
• Do not operate the machine without proper
guards, plates or other safety protective devices
in place.
• See manufacturer's instructions for proper
operation and installation of accessories. Only
use accessories approved by the manufacturer.
• Never use blades, wire, or flailing devices. This
unit is designed for flexible plastic line trimmer
use only. Use of other accessories or attach-
ments will increase the risk of injury.
• Stop the rotating trimmer head when crossing
gravel drives, walks, or roads. Wait for the cut-
ting lines to stop rotating.
• Stop the engine (motor) whenever you leave
the equipment and allow it to cool, before
cleaning, repairing or inspecting the unit. Be
sure the trimmer head and all moving parts
have stopped.
• Operate only in daylight or good artificial light.
• Do not operate the machine while tired, ill or
under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Never operate machine in wet grass. Always
be sure of your footing: keep a firm hold on the
handle and walk; never run.
• If the equipment should start to vibrate abnor-
mally, stop the engine (motor) and check im-
mediately for the cause. Vibration is generally
a warning of trouble.
• Vibration levels reported in this manual are not
adjusted for worker exposure to vibrations. Em-
ployers should calculate the 8-hour equivalent
exposure values (Aw) and limit worker exposure
accordingly.
II. Slope Operation
Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall
accidents, which can result in severe injury. All
slopes require extra caution. If you feel uneasy
on a slope, do not trim it.
DO:
• Trim across the face of slopes: never up and
down. Exercise extreme caution when changing
direction on slopes.
• Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs,
etc.
• Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Tall grass can
hide obstacles.
DO NOT:
• Do not trim near drop-offs, ditches or embank-
ments. The operator could lose footing or
balance.
• Do not trim excessively steep slopes.
• Do not trim on wet grass. Reduced footing could
cause slipping.
III. Children
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not
alert to the presence of children. Children are
often attracted to the machine and the trimming
activity. Never assume that children will remain
where you last saw them.
• Keep children out of the trimming area and
under the watchful care of another responsible
adult.
• Be alert and turn machine off if children enter
the area.
• Before and while moving backwards, look
behind and down for small children.
• Never allow children to operate the machine.
Local regulations may restrict the age of the
operator.
• Use extra care when approaching blind corners,
shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure
vision.
IV. Service
• Use extra care in handling petrol and other fuels.
They are flammable and vapors are explosive.
- Use only an ap proved con tain er.
- Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine
running. Allow en gine to cool before refueling.
Do not smoke.
- Never refuel the machine in doors.
- Do not operate the machine in a confined
space where dangerous carbon monoxide
fumes can collect.
- Never store the machine or fuel con tain er
inside where there is an open flame, such
as a water heat er.
- Move away from fueling site before starting
engine.
• Never run a machine inside a closed area.
• Never make adjustments or repairs with the
engine (motor) running. Disconnect the spark
plug wire, and keep the wire away from the plug
to prevent accidental starting.
• Keep nuts and bolts, especially trimmer head
and engine bolts, tight and keep equipment in
good condition.
• Never tamper with safety devices. Check their
proper operation regularly.
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