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CUTTING
SAFETY
_, WARNING:
Inspect the area before
each
use. Remove
objects
(rocks,
broken
glass,
nails, wire, etc.) which can be thrown
by or become
entangled
h_ line. Hard objects
can damage
the trimmer
head and be thrown
causing
serious injury.
• Use only for trimming, scalping, mowing and
sweeping.
Do not use for edging, pruning or
hedge trimming.
• Keep
firm
footing
and
balance.
Do
not
overreach.
• Keep all parts of your body away from muffler
and spinning _ine. Keep engine below waist
level. A hot muffler can cause serious bums.
• Cut from your left to your right.
Cutting on
right side of the shield will throw debris away
from the operator.
• Use only in daylight
or good artificial light.
• Use only for jobs explained
in this manual.
TRANSPORTING
AND
STORAGE
• Allow
engine
to cool;
secure
unit before
storing or transporting
in vehicle.
• Empty
the
fuel
tank
before
storing
or
transporting
the unit. Use up fuel left in the
carburetor by starting the engine and letting it
run until it stops.
• Store unit and fuel in area where fuel vapors
cannot
reach sparks
or open flames
from
water
heaters, electric motors
or switches,
furnaces, etc.
• Store
unit
so
line
limiter
blade
cannot
accidentally
cause injury. The unit
can be
hung by the shaft.
• Store unit out of reach of children.
SAFETY
NOTICE:
Exposure to vibrations
through
prolonged
use of gasoline
powered
hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve
damage
in the fingers,
hands, and joints of
people prone to circulation disorders or abnor-
mal swellings.
Prolonged use in cold weather
has been linked to blood vessel
damage
in
otherwise
healthy people,
if symptoms
occur
such
as numbness,
pain, loss
of strength.
change in skin color or texture, or loss of feeling
in the fingers, hands, or joints, discontinue
the
use of this tool and seek medical attention.
An
anti-vibration
system
does not guarantee the
avoidance
of these problems.
Users who oper-
ate power tools on a continual and regular basis
must monitor closely
their physical
condition
and the condition of this tool.
SPECIAL
NOTICE:
This unit is equipped
with a temperature
limiting muffler and spark
arresting
screen
which
meets
the require-
ments of California
Codes 4442 and 4443. All
U.S. forest land and the states of California,
idaho, Maine, Minnesota,
New Jersey,
Ore-
gon,
and Washington
require
by law that
many
internal
combustion
engines
be
equipped
with a spark arresting screen.
Ifyou
operate in a locale where such regulations
ex-
ist, you are legally responsible
for maintaining
the operating condition
of these parts. Failure
to do so is a violation
of the law.
For normal
homeowner
use, the muffler and spark arrest-
ing screen will not require
any service.
After
50 hours of use, we recommend
that your
muffler be serviced
or replaced by your autho-
rized service
dealer.
=1=
=_'WARNING:
If received
assemMed,
repeat ali steps to ensure your unit is properly
assembled
and all fasteners
are secure.
Examine
parts for damage.
Do not use dam-
aged parts.
NOTE:
if you need assistance
or find parts
missing
or damaged,
call 1-800-554-6723.
It is normal
for the fuel filter to rattle in the
empty fuel tank.
Finding fuet or oil residue
on muffler is normal
due to carburetor
adjustments
and testing
done by the manufacturer.
ATTACHING
THE
ASSIST
HANDLE
_
WARNING:
When attaching theassist
handle, be sure it remains above the safety label
and below the arrow on the shaft.
1.
Place unit on a flat surface.
2.
Loosen
and remove
wing nut and bolt
from assist handle.
3.
Firmly
push the assist
handle over the
shaft.
4.
Reinstall
bolt in handle. Thread wing nut
onto bolt. Tighten securely.
ATTACHING
THE
SHIELD
_L, WARNING:
The shield must be prop-
erly installed. The shield provides partial protec-
tion from the risk of thrown objects to the opera-
tor and others and is equipped with a line limiter
blade which
cuts excess
line to the proper
length. The line limiter blade (on underside
of
shield) is sharp and can cut you.
For proper orientation
of shield,
see KNOW
YOUR
TRIMMER
illustration in OPERATION
section.
1.
Remove wing nut from shield.
2.
Insert bracket into slot as shown.
3.
Pivot shield until bolt passes through hole in
bracket.
4.
Securely tighten wing nut onto bolt.
Slot
Wing Nut
Bracket
Shield
PIVOT
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