Safety Rules; Know Your Unit; Operate Your Unit Safely - Weed Eater FL1500 Instruction Manual

am.WARNING:
Failure to follow all
Safety Rules and Precautions can result in
serious injury.
KNOW YOUR UNIT
• Read yourinstruction manual carefully until
you completely understand and can follow
all warnings and safety rules before operat-
ing the unit.
• Restrict unit to users who understand and
will follow all warnings and safety rules in
this manual.
_kWARNING:
Inspect the area before
starting the unit. Remove all debds and hard
objects such as rocks, glass, wire, etc. that
can ricochet, be thrown, or otherwise cause
injury or damage during operation.
Use your unit as a blower for:
• Sweeping debris or grass clippings from
driveways, sidewalks, patios, etc.
• Blowing grass clippings, straw, or leaves
into piles, around joints, or between bricks.
PLAN AHEAD
• Always wear eye protection when operating,
servicing, or performing maintenance on unit.
Wearing eye protection will help to prevent
rocks or debris from being blown or ncochet-
ing into eyes and face which can result in
blindness and/or serious injury. Eye protec-
tion should be marked Z87.
• Always wear foot protection. Do not go
barefoot or wear sandals.
• Always wear respirator or face mask when
working with unit in dusty environments.
• Secure hair above shoulder length. Secure or
remove jewelry, loose clothing, or clothing
with loosely hanging straps, ties, tassels, etc.
They can be caught in moving parts.
• Do not operate unit when you are tired, ill, up-
set, or if you are under the influence of alco-
hol, drugs, or medication.
• Keep children, bystanders, and animals
away from work area a minimum of 30 feet
(10 meters) when starting or operating unit.
Do not point blower nozzle in the direction
of people or pets.
HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION, IT IS
HIGHLY FLAMMABLE
• Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame (in-
cluding smoking, open flames, or work that
can cause sparks) in the areas where fuel is
mixed, poured, or stored.
• Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area; store
fuel in a cool, dry, weII ventilated place; use
an approved, marked container for all fuel
purposes.
• Do not smoke while handling fuel or while
operating the unit.
• Make sure the unit is properly assembled
and in good operating condition.
• Do not fill fuel tank while engine is running.
• Avoid spilling fuel oroiI. Wipe up fuel spills be-
fore starting engine.
• Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from
fuel and fueling site before starting engine.
• Always store gasoline in a container ap-
proved for flammable liquids.
OPERATE YOUR UNIT SAFELY
• Inspect unit before each use for worn,
loose, missing, or damaged parts. Do not
use untiI unit is in proper working order.
• Keep outside surfaces free from oil and
fuel.
• Never start or run engine inside a closed
room, building or other unventilated area.
Breathing exhaust fumes can kill.
• To avoid static electricity shock, do not
wear rubber gloves or any other insulated
gloves while operating unit.
• Do not set unit on any surface except a
clean, hard area while engine is running.
Debris such as gravel, sand, dust, grass,
etc. could be picked up by the air intake and
thrown out through discharge opening,
damaging unit, property, or causing serious
injury to bystanders or operator.
• Avoid dangerous environments. Do not use
in unventilated areas or where explosive
vapors or carbon monoxide build up could
be present.
• Do not overreach or use from unstable sur-
faces such as Iadders, trees, steep slopes,
rooftops, etc. Keep firm footing and balance
at all times.
• Never place objects inside the blower
tubes; always direct the blowing debris
away fi'om people, animals, glass, and solid
objects such as trees, automobiles, walls,
etc. The force of air can cause rocks, dirt, or
sticks to be thrown or to ricochet which can
hurt peopte or animals, break glass, or
cause other damage.
• Never run unit without the proper equip-
ment attached. When using your unit as a
blower, always instaII blower tube.
• Check air intake opening and blower tubes,
fi'equenfiy, always with engine stopped and
spark plug disconnected. Keep vents and
discharge tubes free from debris which can
accumulate and restrict proper air flow and
cause damage to the unit.
• Never use for spreading chemicals, fertiliz-
ers, or other substances which may contain
toxic materials.
• To avoid spreading fire, do not use near Ieaf
or brush rites, fireplaces, barbecue pits,
ashtrays, etc.
• Use only for jobs explained in this manual.
MAINTAIN YOUR UNIT PROPERLY
• Have all maintenance other than the rec-
ommended procedures descnbed in the in-
struction manual performed by an autho-
rized service dealer.
• Disconnect spark plug before performing
maintenance except for carburetor adjust-
ments.
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