Cutting Safety - Weed Eater XT700 Instruction Manual

CUTTING SAFETY
WARNING:
Inspect the area before
each use. Remove objects (rocks, broken
gIass, nails, wire, etc.) which can be thrown
by or become entangled in line. Hard objects
can damage the trimmer head and be thrown
causing serious injury.
• Use only for+rimming, scalping, mowing and
sweeping. Do not use for edging, pruning or
hedge trimming
• Keep firm footing and balance. Do not over-
reach.
• Keep all parts of your body away from muffler
and spinning line. Keep engine below wdtst
level A hot muffler car cause serious bums.
• Cut from your left to your right. Cutting on
right side of the shield will throw debris away
from the operato£
• Use only in daylight or good artJficiaI light.
• Use only for jobs explained in this manual.
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
• Allow engine to cool before stodng or +rans-
porting in vehicie
• Empty the fuel tank before stodng or trans-
porting the u nit Use up fuel left in the carbu-
retor by starting the engine and Ietting it run
until it stops.
• Store unit and fuelin area where fuelvapors
cannot reach sparks or open flames from
water heaters, electric motors or switches,
furnaces, etc.
• Store unit so line IJmiter blade cannot acci-
dentally cause injury The unit can be hung
by the shaft.
• Store unit out of reach of children.
,_iI'WARNING:
The engine exhaust
from this product contains chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
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 ab-
normal swelIings. Prolonged use in cold
weather has been _inked to blood vesse_ dam-
age 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 med-
icaI attention. An anti-vibration system does
not guarantee the avoidance of these prob-
lems. Users who operate power tools on a
continuaI and regular basis must monitor
closely their physical condition and the condi-
tion 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 4-442 and 4443. AII
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 aspark arresting screen, ffyou
operate in a Iocale where such regulations ex-
ist, you are IegaIly responsible for maintaining
the operating condition ofthese parts. Failure
to do so is a violation of the law. For norma_
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 an autho-
rized service dealer.
_lJ WARNING:
If received assembled,
repeat all 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
miss{ng or damaged, call 1-800-554-6723.
It is normal for the fuel filter to rattle in the
empty fuel tank.
Finding fuel or oil residue on muffler is normal
due to carburetor adjustments and testing
done by the manufacturer.
ADJUSTING THE HANDLE
WARNING: When adjusting the assist
handle, be sure it remains above the safety label
and below the mark or arrow on the shaft.
1. Loosen w_ng nut on handle.
2. Rotate the handle on tbe shaft to an upright
position; retighten wing nut
ATTACHING SHIELD
_L WARNING: Theshieldmustbeprop-
erly
instslied. The shield provides partial protec-
tion to the operator and others from the risk of
thrown objects, and is equipped with a line iimit-
er 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 sNel& see KNOW
YOUR TRIMMER itlus+ration in OPERATION
seotfon.
1. Remove wing nut from shield.
2. Insert bracket into slot as shown
3. Pivot shield untii bolt passes through hoie
in bracket.
4. Securely tighten wing nut onto beit.