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• The cutting attachment shield must a lways b einplace w hile
• Turn theengine t ooffanddisconnect thespark plug for
operating theunit. D onotoperate u nit w ithout both trimming l ines
extended, and theproper line installed. Donotextend t he
trimming line beyond t helength o ftheshield.
This unit h asa clutch. The cutting attachment remains stationary
when theengine i sidling. If itdoes not,take theunit t oaSears o r
other q ualified s ervice d ealer foranadjustment.
Adjust theD-handle toyour s ize inorder t oprovide t hebest g rip.
Besure thecutting attachment isnotincontact withanything
before s tarting t heunit.
Use theunitonly indaylight orgood artificial light.
Avoid accidental starting. Beinthestarting p osition w henever
pulling t hestarter rope. T he operator and unitmust b eina stable
position w hile starting. Refer toStarting/Stopping
Instructions.
Use theright t ool. O nly use thistoolforitsintended purpose.
Always h old theunit w ithboth hands w hen operating. Keep a firm
griponboth handles o rgrips.
Keep hands, face, a ndfeetaway f rom allmoving p arts. D onot
touch ortrytostop thecutting attachment when itrotates.
Donottouch theengine, gear h ousing ormuffler. These parts get
extremely hotfrom operation, even after t heunitisturned off.
Donot o perate t he engine f aster than thespeed n eeded tocut, t rim
oredge. Donotruntheengine athigh speed w hen notcutting.
Always s top theengine w hen cutting isdelayed orwhen walking
from one cutting location t oanother.
Ifyou strike o rbecome entangled
with aforeign object, stop the engine
immediately
and check f ordamage. Donot o perate before repairing
damage. Donot o perate the unit w ith loose o rdamaged parts.
maintenance
orrepair.
Use only replacement
parts oraccessories
recommended
forthis
toolthataredistributed bySears o raCraftsman outlet. Use of
anyreplacement
parts oraccessories purchased elsewhere may
behazardous, and willalso void your w arranty.
Keep unit c lean ofvegetation andother m aterials. They may
become l odged b etween thecutting attachment andshield.
Toreduce f irehazard, replace a faulty muffler andspark arrestor.
Keep theengine a ndmuffler free from grass, leaves, excessive
grease o rcarbon b uild up.
OTHER S AFETY WARNINGS
Never store theunit w ithfuel i nthetank, i nside a building w here
fumes may reach anopen flame (pilot l ights, etc.) o rsparks
(switches, electrical motors, etc.).
Allow theengine t ocool b efore s toring ortransporting.
Besure to
secure t heunit w hile transporting.
Store theunit i na dryplace, secured o rata height toprevent
unauthorized
useordamage. Keep outofthereach ofchildren.
Never douse o rsquirt t heunit w ithwater o ranyother l iquid. K eep
handles d ry, c lean and free from debris. Clean a fter e ach use, s ee
Cleaning andStorage instructions (p.8).
Keep these instructions.
Refer tothem often andusethem to
instruct other u sers. Ifyouloan thisunit t oothers, also loan them
these instructions.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
,, SAFETY
& INTERNATIONAL
SYMBOLS
,,
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
SYMBOL
MEANING
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,, SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
A
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Indicates danger, warning or CaUtion: May be Used
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conjunction
with other symbols or pictographs.
mREAD OPERATOR'S
MANUAL
WARNING:
Read the operat0r;s manuai(s)and
follow aHwarnings and safety instructions,
Failure to
do so can result in serious injury to the operator
and/or bystandersl
_, W EAR EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION
WARNING:
_r0wn
0bj_ts and loud noise can cause
severe eye injury and hearing loss.Wear eye protection
meeting ANSI Z87:14 989 standards and ear protection when
operating this unit. Use a fullface shield when needed.
= THROWN OBJECTS AND ROTATING CUTTER CAN
CAUSE SEVERE INJURY
WARNING:
Small objects can be propelled at high
speed, causing injury. Keep away from the rotating rotor.
_.
KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY
_;;;_
I WARNING:
Keepall bystanders,especially' c hildren
__
and pets. at least 50 feet (15 m.) from the operating area.
_' HOT SURFACE
I
,_
WARNING:
Do not touch a hot muffler or cylinder.
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You may get burned. These parts get extremely hot
,
from operation. When turned off they remain hot for a
short time.
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manual for the proper type
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PR,MER BULB
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• SHARP BLADE
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WARNING:
Sharp blade on cutting attachment shield.
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_ To prevent serious injury, do not touch the line cutting blade.
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