Weed Eater GHT 220 Instruction Manual page 3

B_ts
Safety
Glasses
,_ WARNING:
Blades can throw objects violently.
• You can be blinded or injured.
• Wear safety glasses.
,_ WARNING:
Hazard zone for thrown objects
• Blades can throw objects violently.
Others can be blinded or in ured.
Keep poop e and an ma s 30 feet
(10 meters) away.
Blades move JAllowblades to stop _ WARNING:
momentarily before removing B ades move momentar y after the
after the them from the cut. trigger is released.
triggeris __ • The blades can seriously cut you or
released. ..- others.
._"_ • A_low blades to stop before
removing them from the cut.
• Do not store the unit or fuel in a closed area
where fuel vapors can reach sparks or an
open flame from hot water heaters, electric
motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
• Store the unit so the cutting blade cannot
accidentally cause injury.
• Store in a dry area out of reach of children.
SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibrations
through prolonged use of gasoline powered
hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve
damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of
people prone to circulation disorders or ab.
normal swelling. Prolonged use in cold
weather has been linked to blood vessel dam-
age inotherwise healthy people. If symptoms
occur such as numbness, pain, loss of
strength, change in skin color or texture, or
loss of feeling in the fingers, hands, or joints,
discontinue the use of this tool and seek
medical attention. An anti vibration system
does not guarantee the avoidance of these
problems. Users who operate power tools on
a continual and regular basis must monitor
closely their physical condition and the condi-
tion of this tool.
SPECIAL NOTICE; This unit is equipped
with a temperature limiting mumer and spark
arrestin ng screen which meets the require-
ments of California Codes 4442 and 4443. All
U.S. forest land and the states of California,
Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey, Ore-
gon, and Washington require by law that
many internal combustion engines be
equippedwith a spark arresting screen, if you
operatein a locale where such regulations ex*
ist, you are legally responsible for maintaining
the operating condition of these parts. Failure
to do so is a violation of the law. Refer to the
SERVICE section for maintenance of the
muffler and spark arresting screen.
NOTE: It is normal for the fuel filter to rattle in
the empty fuel tank.
ASSEMBLY
Your hedge trimmer is fully assembled; no as*
sembly is required.
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