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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
andmanualinstructionsandwarnings.Never
allow children to operate this unit.
Operator's Manual
Safety information on the unit
DANGER:
Never use blades, 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. Donot gobare-
footor wear sandals.Stay clear ofspinning
line.
S Secure hair above shoulder length. Se-
cure or remove loose clothing or clothing
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 UseonlyrecommendedWEEDEATERac-
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 Useonly for trimming,mowing, edgingand
50 ft.
(15 m)
S Inspecttheareabeforeeachuse.Remove
S Keepfirmfootingandbalance.Donotover-
contact
your
Dealer
or
call
S Keepallparts ofyour body away fromspin-
S Cuttingwiththeline onleft sideof theshield
TRANSPORTING AND STOR-
AGE
S Allowtheenginetocool;secure unitbefore
2
with loosely hanging ties, straps, tassels,
etc. They can be caught in moving parts.
ill, upset, or under the influence ofalcohol,
drugs, or medication.
for more than 1-1/2 hours per day.
building. Breathingexhaustfumes cankill.
ingmaintenanceexceptcarburetoradjust-
ments.
parts beforeeachuse. Look for andrepair
fuel leaks before use. Keepin goodwork-
ing 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.
sweeping. Donotusefor pruningorhedge
trimming.
objects (rocks, broken glass, nails, wire,
etc.) whichcanbethrownbylineorbecome
entangled.Hardobjects can damagetrim-
merheadandbethrowncausingseriousin-
jury.
reach.
ning line and muffler. Keep engine below
waistlevel.Ahotmufflercancauseserious
burns.
will throw debris away from the operator.
storing or transporting in vehicle.
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