Safety Rules - Weed Eater 545137221 Instruction Manual

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 area before start-
ing unit. Remove all debris and hard objects
such as rocks, glass, wire, etc. that can rico-
chet, be thrown, or otherwise cause injury or
damage during operation.
Use your unit as a blower for:
Sweeping debris or grass clippings from
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driveways, sidewalks, patios, etc.
Blowing grass clippings, straw, or leaves into
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piles, around joints, or between bricks.
PLAN AHEAD
Always wear eye protection when operat-
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ing, servicing, or performing maintenance
on unit. Wearing eye protection will help to
prevent rocks or debris from being blown or
ricocheting into eyes and face which can
result in blindness and/or serious injury.
Eye protection should be marked 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 the blower nozzle in the direc-
tion 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
purposes.
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 hot or
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running.

SAFETY RULES

Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up fuel spills
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before 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
WARNING:
blower use only. Do not attempt to open inlet
cover. Opened or damaged inlet cover can re-
sult in serious injury. Discontinue use of blow-
er immediately if inlet cover becomes opened
or damaged. Take unit to your nearest autho-
rized service dealer for repair.
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 of oil and fuel.
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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 tubes.
Check air intake opening and blower tubes
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frequently, always with engine stopped and
spark plug disconnected. Keep vents and
discharge tubes free of debris which can
accumulate and restrict proper air flow.
Never place any object in the air intake open-
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ing as this could restrict proper air flow and
cause damage to the unit.
Never use for spreading chemicals, fertiliz-
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ers, or other substances which may contain
toxic materials.
To avoid spreading fire, do not use near leaf
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or brush fires, fireplaces, barbecue pits,
ashtrays, etc.
Use only for jobs explained in this manual.
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This unit is intended for