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Always hold the unit with both hands when operating. Keep a
firm grip on both handles or grips.
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Do not overreach. Always keep proper footing and balance. Take
extra care when working on steep slopes or inclines.
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Keep hands, face, and feet away from all moving parts. Do not
touch or try to stop moving parts.
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Do not operate the unit faster than the speed needed to do the job.
Do not run the unit at high speed when not in use.
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Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the unit towards you.
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DO NOT force the unit. It will do a better, safer job when used at
the intended rate.
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Always stop the unit when operation is delayed or when walking
from one location to another.
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If you strike or become entangled with a foreign object, stop the
unit immediately and check for damage. Do not operate before
repairing damage. Do not operate the unit with loose or
damaged parts.
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Use only original equipment manufacturer (OEM) replacement
parts and accessories for this unit, as listed in the Parts List
section of this manual. Use of any other parts or accessories
could lead to serious injury to the user, or damage to the unit,
and void the warranty.
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If the unit starts to vibrate abnormally, stop the unit immediately.
Inspect the unit for the cause of the vibration. Vibration is
generally an indicator of trouble.
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Keep the unit clean of vegetation and other materials that may
become lodged between the cutting head and shield.
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To reduce fire hazard, replace a faulty muffler and spark arrestor.
Keep the engine and muffler free from grass, leaves, excessive
grease or carbon build up.
This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product. Read the operator's
manual for complete safety, assembly, operating and maintenance and repair information.
SYMBOL
MEANING
• SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
Indicates danger, warning or caution. May be used in
conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.
• READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL
WARNING:
follow all warnings and safety instructions. Failure to
do so can result in serious injury to the operator
and/or bystanders.
• WEAR EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION
WARNING:
cause severe eye injury and hearing loss. Wear eye
protection meeting current ANSI standards and ear
protection when operating this unit. Use a full face
shield when needed.
• SAFETY & INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS •
Read the operator's manual(s) and
Thrown objects and loud noise can
OTHER SAFETY WARNINGS
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All service, other than the maintenance procedures described in
this manual, should be performed by a Sears or other qualified
service dealer.
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Before inspecting, servicing, cleaning, storing, transporting or
replacing any parts on the unit:
1. Stop the unit.
2. Make sure all moving parts have stopped.
3. Allow the unit to cool.
4. For gas-powered units, disconnect the spark plug wire. For
electric-powered units, disconnect the unit from the power source.
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Never store the unit with fuel in the tank, inside a building where
fumes may reach an open flame (pilot lights, etc.) or sparks
(switches, electrical motors, etc.).
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Be sure to secure the unit while transporting.
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Store the unit in a dry place, secured or at a height to prevent
unauthorized use or damage. Keep out of the reach of children.
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Never douse or squirt the unit with water or any other liquid.
Keep handles dry, clean and free from debris. Clean after each
use, see Cleaning and Storage instructions.
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Keep these instructions. Refer to them often and use them to
instruct other users. If you loan this unit to others, also loan
them these instructions.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
SYMBOL
MEANING
• THROWN OBJECTS AND ROTATING CUTTER CAN
CAUSE SEVERE INJURY
WARNING:
speed, causing injury. Keep away from the rotating rotor.
• KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY
WARNING:
and pets, at least 50 feet (15 m) from the operating area.
• SHARP BLADE
WARNING:
shield. To prevent serious injury, do not touch the line
cutting blade.
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Small objects can be propelled at high
Keep all bystanders, especially children
Sharp blade on trimmer attachment
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