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WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS....(Contmue<l)
^ OPERATOR SAFETY
• Always wear safely eye protection.
> Alwajrs wear heavy, long pants, long sleeves,
boots, and ^oves. Wearing safety leg guSds is rec¬
ommended. Do not go barefoot or wear sandals,
jewelry, short pants, short sleeves, loose clothing,
or clothing with loosely hang^g ties, straps, tas¬
sels, etc.;
can be caught in moving parts. Be¬
ing fuBy covered will help protect you from pieces
of tome plants such as poison ivy thrown by blade
or trimmer head which could be more of a hazard
than touching the plant itself.
Secure hair so it is above shoulder length.
Do not operate imit when you are tired, ill, or im-
der the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
Wear hearing protection if you use the unit for
more than 1-1/2 hours per day.
Never start or run the engine inside a closed room
or building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill.
Keep handies free of oil and fuel.
Always use the handlebar and a properly adjusted
shoulder strap with a blade. See "i&sembly."
k VNITIMAINTENANCE SAFETY
Look for and replace damaged or loose parts be¬
fore each use. Look for and repair fuel leaks before
use. Keep the unit in good working condition.
Throw away blades that are bent, warped,
cracked, broken, or damaged in any other way.
Replace trimmer head parts that are cracked,
chipped, broken, or damaged in any other way be¬
fore using the unit.
Maintain the unit according to recommended pro¬
cedures. Keep the blade sharp. Keep the cutting
line at the proper length.
Use only .080" (2 mm) diameter WEED EATER®
brand line. Never use wire, rope, string, etc.
Install the required shield properly before using
the unit. Use the metal shield for all weed blade
use. Use the plastic shield for all line trimmer use.
Use only spedfled blade or trimmer head; make
sure it is properly instead and securely fastened.
Never start engine with clutch shroud removed.
The clutch can fly off and cause serious injury.
Be sure blade or trinuner head stops turning when
engiae idles.
Discoimect the spark plug before performing
maintenance (except carburetor adjustments).
Make carburetor adjustments with the lower end
supported to prevent the blade or trimmer line
from contacting any object. Hold the unit l^hand;
do not use the shoulder strap for support.
Keep others away when making carburetor ad¬
justments.
Use only genuine WEED EATER accessories as
recommended for this unit.
• Have all maintenance and service not e^lained
in this manual performed by an Authorized Ser¬
vice Dealer.
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FUEL SAFETY
• Mix and pour fuel outdoors.
• Keep away from sparks or flames.
• Use a container approved for fuel.
• Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or the
unit or while usin^ the unit.
• Wipe up all fuel spills before starting engine.
• Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from fueling
site before starting engine.
• Stop engine and mlow it to cool before removing
fuel cap.
• Empty the fuel tank before storing the Tmit. Use
up fuel left in the carbin-etor by starting the en¬
gine and letting it run until it stops.
• Store unit and fuel in an area where fuel vapors
caimot reach ^arks or open flames firom water
heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
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CUTTING SAFETY
• Inject the area to be cut before each use. Remove
objects (rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, string,
etc.) which can be thrown or become entangled in
the blade or trimmer head.
• Keep others including cbdldren, animals, bystand¬
ers, and helpers at least 50 feet (15 meters) away.
Stop the engine immediately if you are ap¬
proached.
• Always keep engine on the right-hand side of your
body.
• Hold the unit firmly with both hands.
• Keep firm footing and balance. Do not over¬
reach.
• Keep blade or trimmer head below waist level.
• Do not raise the engine above your waist.
• Keepallpartsofyourbodyawayfromblade,trim-
Cut from yom ri^t to your left.
Use only for jobs explamed in this manual.
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
Stop the imit before carrying.
Keep the muffler away from your body.
^ow engine to cool and secure unit before stor¬
ing or transporting it in a vehicle.
Empty the fiiel tank before storing or transport¬
ing the unit. Use up fuel left in the carbiuretor by
starting the engine and letting it run until it stops.
Store unit and fuel in an area where fuel vapors
cannot reach sparks or open flames fixnn water
heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
Store unit so the blade or line limiter cannot acci¬
dentally cause injury. The urdt can be hung by the
bracket below engine or by drive shaft housing.
Store the unit out of reach of children.
If sifuatiom occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good judgment.
If you need assistance, contact your Authorized Service Dealer or the
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE HELPLINE at 1 -800-554-6723.
SAFETY NOTICE
blood vessel ornerve
dai^e in tte fingers,
and jomts of people prone to circulation disorders or ahnormfll swellings. Pro-
l<^ed n^ m cold weather ^ been linked to blood vessel damage in otherwise healthy people. If symptoms
ch^e in skin color or texture, or loss of feeling in the fingers,
di^ntmue ^e use of fius tool and se^medical attention. An anti-vibration ^em doM not
gum^tee tbe avoi^TO of ^ese problems. Users who operate power tools on a continual and regular basis
must monitor closely their physical condition and the conditioxiof this tool.
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