Yard-Man 25A-253N401 Operator's Manual page 4

• Shut the engine off and wait until the trimmer head
comes to a complete stop before replacing trimmer
line, making any adjustment or repairs. The trimmer
head continuesto rotate for a few secondsafter the
engine is shut off. Never place any part of the bodyin
the trimmer head area until you are sure the blade
has stoppedrotating.
• Never operate the trimmer-mower without proper
shields, guards,trimmer head controlhandle or other
safety protectivedevices in place and working.Never
operate the trimmer-mower with damaged safety
devices. Failureto do so, can resultin personalinjury.
• Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a
burn.Do not touch.
• Only use parts and accessories made for this string
trimmer mower by the manufacturer. Failure to do so,
can result in personal injury.
• If situations occur which are not covered in this
manual, use care and good judgment. Contact your
dealer for assistance. Telephone 1-800-800-7310 for
the name of your nearest dealer.
SLOPEOPERATION
Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents
which can result in severe injury. Operation on slopes
requiresextra caution.If you feel uneasy on a slope, do not
trim or mow it. For your safety, use the slopegauge included
as part of this manual to measure slopes before operating
this unit on a sloped or hillyarea. If the slope is greaterthan
15 degrees, do nottrim or mow it.
DO:
• Trim or mow across the face of slopes; never up or
down. Exercise extreme caution when changing
direction on slopes.
• Watch for holes, ruts, hidden objects, or bumps. Tall
grass can hide obstacles.
• Always be sure of your footing. A slip and fall can
cause serious personal injury. If you feel you are
losing your balance, release the trimmer head control
handle immediately, and the trimmer head will stop
rotating within a few seconds.
DO NOT:
• Do not trim or mow near drop-offs, ditches or
embankments. The operator could lose footing or
balance.
• Do not trim or mow slopes greater than 15 degrees
as shown on the slope gauge.
• Do not trim or mow on wet grass. Unstable footing
could cause slipping.
CHILDREN
Tragic accidentscan occur if the operator is not alert to the
presence of children. Children are often attracted to the
string trimmer mower and the trimming or mowing activity.
They do not understand the dangers. Never assume that
children will remain where you last saw them.
• Keep children out of the trimming or mowing area and
under the watchful care of a responsible adult other
than the operator.
° Be alert and turn string trimmer mower off if a child
enters the area.
Before and while movingbackwards, lookbehind and
downfor small children.
Use extreme care when approaching blind corners,
shrubs,trees, or other objectsthat may obscure your
vision of a child who may run into the stringtrimmer
mower.
Keep children away from hot or running engines.
They can suffer burns from a hot muffler.
Never allow children under age 14 to operate a string
trimmer mower. Children 14 years of age and over
should read and understand the operation
instructions and safety rules in this manual and
should be trained and supervised by an adult.
SAFEHANDLING OFGASOLINE:
To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme
care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable
and the vapors are explosive. Serious personal injury can
occur when gasoline is spilled on yourself or your clothes
which can ignite. Wash your skin and change clothes
immediately.
• Use only an approved gasoline container.
• Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other
sources of ignition.
• Never fuel machine indoors because flammable
vapors wilt accumulate in the area.
• Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine is
running. Allow engine to cool at least two minutes
before refueling.
• Never over fill fuel tank. Fill tank to no more than 1/2
inch below bottom of filler neck to provide space for
fuel expansion.
• Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely.
• If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the engine and
equipment. Move unit to another area. Wait 5 minutes
before starting the engine.
• Never store the machine or fuel container inside
where there is an open flame, spark, or pilot light as
on a gas water heater, space heater, furnace, clothes
dryer or other gas appliances.
• To reduce fire hazard, keep the string trimmer mower
free of grass, leaves, or other debris build-up. Clean
up oil or fuel spillage and remove any fuel soaked
debris.
• Allow mower to cool at least 5 minutes before storing.