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SAFETY RULES
WARNING:
When using gardening ap-
pliances,basic safety precautions shouldal-
ways befollowedtoreducetherisk offireand
serious injury. Read and follow all instruc-
tions.
This power unitcanbe dangerous!Operator
is responsible for following unit and manual
instructionsandwarnings.ReadentireOper-
ator's Manualbeforeusingunit!Bethorough-
ly familiar withthecontrols andtheproperuse
of the unit. Restrict the useof this unit toper-
sons who read, understand, and follow unit
andmanualinstructions andwarnings. Nev-
er allow children to operate this unit.
Operator's Manual
Safety information on the unit
DANGER:
Never useblades, wire, or flail-
ingdevices.This unitis designedfor linetrim-
meruseonly.Useofanyother accessoriesor
attachments will increase the risk of injury.
WARNING:
Trimmer line throws objects
violently. You and others can be blinded/in-
jured.Wearsafetyglassesandlegprotection.
Keep body parts clear of rotating line.
Safety Glasses or similar eye protection
Boots
Keep children, bystanders, and animals 50
feet(15meters)away.Ifapproachedstopunit
immediately.
If situations occur which are not covered in
this manual,usecareandgood judgement.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
guards is recommended. Do not go
barefoot or wear sandals. Stay clear of
spinning line.
S Secure hair above shoulder length. Se-
S Donotoperatethis unit whenyou aretired,
S Wear hearingprotectionif youuse this unit
S Never start or run inside a closed roomor
S Keep handles free of oil and fuel.
UNIT / MAINTENANCE SAFETY
S Disconnectthesparkplugbeforeperform-
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 ac-
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 re-
Hazard Zone
CUTTING SAFETY
S Useonlyfor trimming,mowing,andsweep-
50 ft.
S Inspecttheareabeforeeachuse.Remove
(15 m)
S Keepfirmfootingandbalance.Donotover-
S Keepallparts ofyour body away frommuf-
contact
your
Dealer
or
call
S Cutting on left side of the shield will throw
TRANSPORTING
AGE
S Allowtheenginetocool;secure unitbefore
2
cure or remove loose clothing or clothing
with loosely hanging ties, straps, tassels,
etc. They can be caught in moving parts.
ill, upset, or under theinfluence ofalcohol,
drugs, or medication.
for more than 1-1/2 hours per day.
building.Breathing exhaustfumes cankill.
ingmaintenanceexceptcarburetoradjust-
ments.
parts before eachuse. Look for andrepair
fuelleaks beforeuse.Keepingoodworking
condition.
chipped, cracked, broken, or damaged in
any other way before using the unit.
shown in this manual.
endsupportedtopreventlinefromcontact-
ing any object.
adjustments.
cessories and replacement parts.
the unit.
fueling site before starting engine.
moving fuel cap.
ing. Do not use for edging, pruning, or
hedge trimming.
objects (rocks, broken glass, nails, wire,
etc.) whichcanbethrownbyor becomeen-
tangled in line. Hard objects can damage
the trimmer head and be thrown causing
serious injury.
reach.
fler and spinning line. Keep engine below
waistlevel.Ahotmufflercancauseserious
burns.
debris away from the operator.
AND
storing or transporting in vehicle.
STOR-
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