Fuel Safety - Weed Eater 25 HO SST Operator's Manual

SAFETY RULES
WARNING:
When
appliances,basic safety precautions should
always be followed to reduce the risk of fire
and serious injury. Read and follow all
instructions.
Thispowerunitcanbedangerous!Operatoris
responsible for following unit and manual
instructions and warnings.
Operator's Manual before using unit! Be
thoroughly familiar with the controls and the
proper useoftheunit. Restrict theuse ofthis
unit to persons who read, understand, and
follow unit and manual instructions and
warnings.Neverallowchildrentooperatethis
unit.
OPERATORS SAFETY INFORMATION
MANUAL ON THE UNIT
DANGER:
Never use blades, wire or
flailing devices. This unit is designed for line
trimmer use only. Use of any other
accessories or attachmentswillincreasethe
risk of injury.
WARNING:
Trimmer line throws objects
violently. You and others can be
blinded/injured. Wear safety glasses andleg
protection. Keepbody parts clear ofrotating
line.
Safety glasses or similar eye protection
Boots
Keep children, bystanders, and animals 50
feet (15 meters) away. If approached, stop
unit immediately.
If situations occur which are not covered in
this manual, use care and goodjudgment. If
you need assistance,
Authorized Service
1- - 800- - 554- - 6723.
OPERATOR SAFETY
S Always wear safety eye protection.
S Always wear long pants, long sleeves,
boots, and gloves. Wearing safety leg
S Securehairaboveshoulderlength.Secure
using gardening
S Donotoperatethis unit whenyou aretired,
S Wear hearingprotectionif youuse this unit
Read entire
S Never start or run inside a closed roomor
S Keep handles free of oil and fuel.
UNIT/MAINTENANCE SAFETY
S Disconnect the spark
S Look for and replace damaged or loose
S Replace trimmer head parts that are
S Make sure unit is assembled correctly as
S Make carburetor adjustments with lower
S Keepothersawaywhenmakingcarburetor
S Use only recommended WEED EATER

FUEL SAFETY

S Mix and pour fuel outdoors.
S Keep away from sparks or flames.
S Use a container approved for fuel.
S Donotsmokeor allowsmokingnear fuelor
S Wipe up all fuel spills.
S Moveatleast10feet(3meters) away from
S Stop engine and allow to cool before
Hazard Zone
CUTTING SAFETY
S Use only for trimming, mowing, and
50 ft.
(15 m)
S Inspecttheareabeforeeachuse.Remove
S Keep firm footing and balance. Do not
contact your
Dealer or call
S Keep all parts of your body away from
S Cuttingwiththeline onleft sideof theshield
2
guards is recommended.
barefoot or wear sandals. Stay clear of
spinning line.
or remove loose clothing or clothing with
loosely hanging ties, straps, tassels, etc.
They can be caught in moving parts.
ill, or under the influenceof alcohol,drugs,
or medication.
for more than 1 1/2 hours per day.
building. Breathingexhaustfumes cankill.
performingmaintenanceexcept c arburetor
adjustments.
parts beforeeachuse. Look for andrepair
fuel leaks before use.
working condition.
chipped, cracked, broken, or damaged in
any other way before using the unit.
shown in this manual.
end supported to prevent line from
contacting any object.
adjustments.
accessories and replacement parts.
the unit.
fueling site before starting engine.
removing fuel cap.
sweeping. Donot usefor edging,pruning,
or hedge trimming.
objects (rocks, broken glass, nails, wire,
etc.) which can be thrown by or become
entangledinline.Hardobjects candamage
trimmer head and be thrown causing
serious injury.
overreach.
spinning line and muffler. Keep engine
below waist level. A hotmuffler cancause
serious burns.
will throw debris away from the operator.
Do not go
plug before
Keep in good