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Section 1
Safety
The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your
attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols,
and their explanations, deserve your careful attention
and understanding.
The safety warnings do not by
themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions
or
warnings they give are not substitutes for proper
accident prevention measures.
SYMBOL
MEANING
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SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL:
Indicates
danger, warning, or caution. Attention
is
required in order to avoid serious personal
njury. May be used n conjunct
on w th
other symbols
or pictographs.
NOTE:Advises you of information or instructions
vital to the operation or maintenance
of the
equipment.
Failure to obey a safety warning
will result in
serious injury to yourself or to others. Always
follow the safety precautions
to reduce the risk
of fire, electric
shock, and personal
injury.
Failure to obey a safety warning
can result in
injury to yourself and others. Always follow
the
safety precautions
to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock, and personal
injury.
Failure to obey a safety warning
may result in
property damage
or personal
injury to yourself
or to others. Always follow the safety precau-
tions to reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock,
and personal
injury.
• IMPORTANT
SAFETY INFORMATION
•
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE
OPERATING
• Read the instructions
carefully. Be familiar with the
controls and proper use of the unit.
• Do not operate this unit when tired, ill, or under the
influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
• Children and teens under the age of 15 must not use
the unit, except for teens guided by an adult.
• Inspect the unit before use. Replace damaged parts.
Check for fuel leaks. Make sure all fasteners are in
place and secure. Replace cutting attachment
parts
that are cracked, chipped, or damaged in any way.
Make sure the cutting attachment
is properly
installed and securely fastened. Be sure the cutting
attachment
shield is properly attached, and posi-
tioned as recommended.
Failure to so can result in
personal injury to the operator and bystanders, as
well as damage to the unit.
• Use only 0.095 inch (2.41 mm) diameter genuine
manufacturer's
replacement line. Never use metal-
reinforced line, wire, chain, or rope, etc. These can
break off and become a dangerous projectile.
• Be aware of the risk of injury to the head, hands and
feet.
• Clear the area to be cut before each use. Remove all
objects such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, or
string which can be thrown or become entangled in
the cutting attachment. Clear the area of children,
bystanders,
and pets. At a minimum, keep all chil-
dren, bystanders and pets outside a 50 feet (15 m)
radius; there still may be a risk to bystanders from
thrown objects. Bystanders should wear eye protec-
tion. If you are approached,
stop the engine and
cutting attachment
immediately.
• Squeeze the throttle control and check that it returns
automatically
to the idle position. Make all adjust-
ments or repairs before using unit.
SAFETY
WARNINGS
FOR GAS TRIMMERS
WARNING: Gasoline is highly flammable, and its
vapors can explode if ignited. Take the following pre-
cautions:
• Store fuel only in containers specifically designed
and approved for the storage of such materials.
• Always stop the engine and allow it to cool before
filling the fuel tank. Never remove the cap of the fuel
tank, or add fuel, when the engine is hot. Never
operate the unit without the fuel cap securely in
place. Loosen the fuel tank cap slowly to relieve any
pressure in the tank.
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