Safety Rules; Handle Fuel With Caution, It Is Highly Flammable; Operate Your Unit Safely; Maintain Your Unit Properly - Weed Eater FL1500 LE Instruction Manual

SAFETY RULES

WARNING:
Failure to follow all
Safety Rules and Precautions can result in
serious injury.
KNOW YOUR UNIT
S Read your instruction 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
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will follow all warnings and safety rules in
this manual.
WARNING:
Inspect the area before
starting the unit. Remove all debris 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:
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Sweeping debris or grass clippings from
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driveways, sidewalks, patios, etc.
Blowing grass clippings, straw, or leaves
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into piles, around joints, or between bricks.
PLAN AHEAD
Always wear eye protection when operating,
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servicing, or performing maintenance on unit.
Wearing eye protection will help to prevent
rocks or debris from being blown or ricochet-
ing into eyes and face which can result in
blindness and/or serious injury. Eye protec-
tion should be marked ANSI Z87.
Always wear foot protection. Do not go
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barefoot or wear sandals.
Always wear respirator or face mask when
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working with unit in dusty environments.
Secure hair above shoulder length. Secure
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or remove jewelry, loose clothing, or cloth-
ing with loosely hanging straps, ties, tas-
sels, etc. They can be caught in moving
parts.
Do not operate unit when you are tired, ill, up-
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set, or if you are under the influence of alco-
hol, drugs, or medication.
Keep children, bystanders, and animals
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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-
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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
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fuel in a cool, dry, well ventilated place; use an
approved, marked container for all fuel pur-
poses.
Do not smoke while handling fuel or while
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operating the unit.
Make sure the unit is properly assembled
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and in good operating condition.
Do not fill fuel tank while engine is running.
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Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up fuel spills be-
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fore starting engine.
Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from
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fuel and fueling site before starting engine.
Always store gasoline in a container ap-
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proved for flammable liquids.

OPERATE YOUR UNIT SAFELY

Inspect unit before each use for worn,
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loose, missing, or damaged parts. Do not
use until unit is in proper working order.
Keep outside surfaces free from oil and
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fuel.
Never start or run engine inside a closed
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room, building or other unventilated area.
Breathing exhaust fumes can kill.
To avoid static electricity shock, do not
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wear rubber gloves or any other insulated
gloves while operating unit.
Do not set unit on any surface except a
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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
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in unventilated areas or where explosive
vapors or carbon monoxide build up could
be present.
Do not overreach or use from unstable sur-
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faces such as ladders, trees, steep slopes,
rooftops, etc. Keep firm footing and balance
at all times.
Never place objects inside the blower
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tubes; always direct the blowing debris
away from 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 people or animals, break glass, or
cause other damage.
Never run unit without the proper equip-
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ment attached. When using your unit as a
blower, always install blower tube.
Check air intake opening and blower tube
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frequently, 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, fertil-
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izers, or other substances which may
contain toxic materials.
To avoid spreading fire, do not use near
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leaf or brush fires, fireplaces, barbecue
pits, ashtrays, etc.
Use only for jobs explained in this manual.
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MAINTAIN YOUR UNIT PROPERLY

Have all maintenance other than the rec-
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ommended procedures described in the in-
struction manual performed by an autho-
rized service dealer.
Disconnect spark plug before performing
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maintenance except for carburetor adjust-
ments.
Use only recommended Weed EaterŽparts;
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use of any other parts may void your war-
ranty and cause damage to your unit.
Empty the fuel tank before storing the unit.
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Use up fuel left in carburetor by starting the
engine and letting it run until it stops.
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