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WARNINGS
AND SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
.... (C6ntinued)
A OPERATOR
SAFETY
1. DRESS PROPERLY--Always
wear eye protection
when operating, s ervicing, or performing_nainte-
nauco on your unit ....
2. _ways wear heavy,longpants,boots, and gloves.
wearingsafety legguardsisrecommended. See "Ac-
cossones." D o notgobarefoot orwear sandals, short
pants,jewelry,
loose clothing, orclothing withloosely
.hanging s traps, t ies, tassels, etc.; t heycan be caught
m moving parts.Securehairsoitis above shoulder
len=_.Beingfully c overed will h elpprotect y ou from
pieces of toxic plants such as poison ivy thrown by
trimmerhead which couldbe more ofa hazardthan
touching theplantitself.
3. STAY ALERT--Do
not operate this unitwhen you
aretired, ill, orunder theinfluence o falcohol, drugs,
or medication.
4. AVOID
UNINTENTIONAL
STARTING
OF THE
UNIT--Never
carry the unit with your finger on
the switch. Be sure the switch is in the off position be-
fore connecting
the extension c ord,
5. Restrict theuseof this unit to persons who read, un-
derstand,
and to]low the warnings
and instructions
in this manual and on the unit.
A ELECTRICALSAFETY
1. Use only a 120 A-C. voltage supply as shown on the
name plate of the unit.
2. Avoid dangeroussituations. Do notuseinthepres_
onceof_le
liquids orgasestoavoid crea_g a
fire or explomon and/or causing damage to the unit.
3. WARNING--TO
REDUCE THE RISK OF ELEC-
TRICAL SHOCK--Do
not use in damp or wet loca-
tions or around swimming pools, hot tubs, etc. Do not
ofe_ectricale
tosnow,rain, orwatertoavoid thepossibility
shock.
4. WARNING--Use
extension
cords
spec_cally
marked
as suitable for outdoor
appliances
having
electrical rating not less than the rating of the unit.
An undersized extension cord will cause a drop in line
voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating.
If
in doub%use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the
gauge number, the heavier the cord. (NOTE:
Fig-
v.re 4 shows the correct size to be used depending
on
the cord length).
5. DO NOT ATTEMPT
TO REPAIR UNIT--Inspect
insulation and connectors o n unit and extension c ord
before each use. If there is any damage, do not use un-
til damage isrepaired b y qualified service personnel
6. Never carry the unitby theextension cordor yank
theextension c ordto disconnect t heunit.
7. To reduce thepossibility
oftheextenslon c orddlscon-
nectipg_ from the unit during operation,
tie the cords
togeto_e_eer as shown in FigureNO TAG. Insert cord
socket on the unit into extension cord receptacle.
8. Do not use the unit if the switch does not turn the unit
on and off properly.
Repairs
to the switch must be
nmde by qualified service personnel
9. Keep the extension cord Clear of operator and 0b-
stacles atall times.Do notexposecords toheat, oil,
water, or sharpedges.
10.Avoidany body contact with any groundedconduc-
tor, s ucha metalpipes orwirefences, toavoid thepos-
sibillty
ofelectric shock.
A UN/T SAFETY
L Inspect entire u nitbefore eachuse. Replace damaged
parts.Make sureall fasteners a reinplace and se-
cure!y fastened.
2. Replace trimmer head parts that are cracked,
chipped, or _d
befo_ usingtheunit
3. Use only.051" diameter line. Never usewire, rope,
string, etc.
4. Install theshield properly b efore usingtheunit:
5. Use onlythespecified
trimmer head. Make surethe
trimmer head isproperly installed and securely f as-
tened.Referto_Assembly."
6. Use only genuine
SF._RS
accessories
as recom-
mended for this unit.
A CUTTING
SAFETY
1. Inspect areatobecutbefore eachuse. Remove objects
(rocks, b roken glass, nails, w ire, string, e tc.) w hich
canbe thrown orbecome entangled i n trimmerhead.
2. KEEP CHILDREN
AWAY--Keep
others inclu_g
children,
animals, b ystanders a nd _elpers o utside t he
60 foot(20meter)Hazard Zone.Stoptheunit _e-
diat_y if you are approached.
3. Avoid_a_'dental
_s-t@A-tlng. Be sure the switch is in the
"O_
positlon and keep your hand and fingers away
from the switch while connecting the unit to an ex-
tension cord or when carrying a unit connected to a
power source.
4. Stop the unit and disconnect the power source when
notin use.
5. DO NOT OVERREACH OR STAND ON UNSTA-
BLE SUPPORT--Keep
firm footing and balance.
Do not over-reach.
7" Keep the trimmer head below waist level
. Do not raise unit above your waist. The trimmer head
can come dangerously close to your body.
8. Keep all parts ofyour body away from trimmer head
when unit is running,
fi
9. USE
UNIT PROPERLY--Use
only or jobs ex-
plained inthis manual Do not force the unit.
A MAINTENANCE
SAFETY
1. Maintain
the unit according to recommended prcoe-
dures. Keep cutting line at the proper length.
2. Have all internal
service performe_ by qu_tlified ser-
vice personnel t oavoid creating a hazardand!or void-
ing your warranty._
3. DISCONNECT
UNIT FROM
THE
POWER
SUP-
PLY before performing maintenance.
4. Never douse or squirt the unit with water or any oth-
er liquid.
Clean with a damp sponge. See '%Mainte-
nance ---- Storage. _
5. Keep the air vents clean and free of debris to avoid
overheating
the motor. Clean after each use.
See
_Specificatious"
for locations.
6. Use only genuine SEAR_ replacement
parts as rec-
ommended.
A
TP_SPORTING
AND
STORAGE
I. Hand carry the unit with the motor stopped.
2. Allow the unit to cool and secure the unit_before stor-
ing or transportlng in a vehicle.
!:'
3. Store theunitsothe Rue limltor cannotaccidentally
c_e
mjur_.
4. STORE
ITNIT INDOOI_S--Store unitunplugged
ina high,dryplace outofreachofchildren.
If situations
occur
which
are not covered
in this manual,
use care and good judgment.
Contact
your
Authorized
Service
Dealer
if you need assistance,
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
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