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CALiFORNiA
PROPOSiTiON
65 WARNING
THE ENGINE EXHAUST FROM THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS CHEMICALS
KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALiFORNiA TO CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH
DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Rules .................................................
2
Warranty
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4
Know Your Unit ...............................................
5
Assembly
Instructions
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5
Oil and Fuel Information
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7
Starting/Stopping
Instructions
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7
Operating Instructions
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8
Maintenance and Repair Instructions
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9
Cleaning and Storage
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10
Troubleshooting
Chart
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11
Specifications
...............................................
12
Parts List ...................................................
29
Service Numbers
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Back Cover
SPARK ARRESTOR
NOTE
NOTE: For users on U.S. Forest Land and in the states of California,
Maine,
Oregon
and Washington.
All U.S. Forest Land and the state of California
(Public Resources Codes 4442 and 4443), Oregon and Washington require, by
law that certain internal combustion
engines operated on forest brush and/or
grass-covered
areas be equipped with a spark arrestor, maintained
in effective
working order, or the engine be constructed,
equipped and maintained for the
prevention
of fire. Check with your state or local authorities
for regulations
pertaining to these requirements.
Failure to follow these requirements
could
subject you to liability or a fine. This unit is factory
equipped
with a spark
arrestor. If it requires replacement, ask your LOCAL SERVICE DEALER to install
the Accessory Part #753=06182 Muffler Assembly
The purpose
of safety symbols
is to attract your attention
to possible I
dangers. The safety symbols,
and their explanations,
deserve your careful
attention
and understanding.
The safety warnings
do not by themselves
eliminate
any danger. The instructions
or warnings
they give are not_
substitutes
for proper accident prevention measures.
J
SYMBOL
MEANING
SAFETY ALERT:
Indicates danger, warning or caution.
Attention
is required in order to avoid serious personal injury. May
be used in conjunction
with other symbols or pictographs.
NOTE:
Advises of information
or instructions
vital to the operation or
maintenance
of the equipment.
_
DANGER:
Failure to obey a safety warning will result in serious
injury to yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions
to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.
WARNING:
Failure to obey a safety warning can result in injury
to yourself and others. Always follow the safety precautions to
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.
CAUTION:
Failure to obey a safety warning may result in
property damage or personal injury to yourself or to others.
Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock and personal injury.
NOTE=
This Unit Can Use a Plug-In
Power Start or Power Bit Start
Optional
Accessory!
Please refer to the Plug-In Power Start or Power Bit Start
operator's
manual for proper use of these features. (Items Sold
Separately!
Please refer to page 10 of this manual for more
information
about purchasing these accessories.)
Read
the
Operator's
Manual
and
follow
all warnings
and
safety
instructions.
Failure to do so can result in serious
injury to the operator
and/or bystanders.
FOR QUESTIONS,
CALL 1=800=4=MY=HOME®
All information,
illustrations, and specifications
in this manual are based on the
latest product information
available at the time of printing. We reserve the right
to make changes at any time without notice.
,, IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
,,
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE OPERATING
SAFETY WARNINGS
FOR GAS UNITS
_lk
I WARNING:
Gasoline is highly flammable
and its vapors can
i
exp ode f gn ted. Take the fo ow ng precaut ons:
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WARNING:
When using the unit, all safety rules must be
followed.
Please read these instructions
before operating the unit
in order to ensure the safety of the operator and any bystanders.
Please keep these instructions
for later use.
• Read the instructions
carefully. Be familiar with the controls and proper
use of the unit.
Do not operate this unit when tired, ill, or under the influence of alcohol,
drugs, or medication.
Children and teens under the age of 15 must not use the unit, except for
teens guided by an adult.
All guards and safety attachments
must be installed properly before
operating the unit.
Inspect the unit before use. Replace damaged parts. Check for fuel leaks.
Make sure all fasteners are in place and secure. Replace parts that are
cracked, chipped, or damaged in any way. Do not operate the unit with
loose or damaged parts.
Carefully inspect the area before starting the unit. Remove all debris and
hard or sharp objects such as glass, wire, etc.
Be aware of the risk of injury to the head, hands and feet.
Clear the area of children, bystanders, and pets. At a minimum, keep all
children, bystanders, and pets outside a 50 feet (15 m) radius; there still may
be a risk to bystanders from thrown objects. Bystanders should be
encouraged to wear eye protection. If approached, stop the unit immediately.
Use only Hassle-Free
TM
XTRA QUIET Spiral Line. Never use metal-reinforced
line, wire or rope. These can break off and become dangerous projectiles.
Squeeze the throttle control and check that it returns automatically
to the
idle position. Make all adjustments
or repairs before using unit.
Store fuel only in containers
specifically designed and approved for the
storage of such materials.
Always stop the engine and allow it to cool before filling the fuel tank.
Never remove the fuel tank cap or add fuel when the engine is hot.
Always loosen the fuel tank cap slowly to relieve any pressure in the tank
before fueling. Do not smoke.
Always mix and add fuel in a clean, well-ventilated
outdoor area where
there are no sparks or flames. Do not smoke.
Never operate the unit without the fuel cap securely in place.
Avoid creating a source of ignition for spilled fuel. Wipe up any spilled fuel
from the unit immediately
before starting the engine. Move the unit at
least 30 feet (9.1 m) from the fueling source and site before starting the
engine. Do not smoke.
Never start or run the unit inside a closed room or building. Breathing exhaust
fumes can kill. Only operate this unit in a well-ventilated outdoor area.
WHILE OPERATING
Never start or run the unit inside a closed room or building. Breathing exhaust
fumes can kill. Operate this unit only in a well ventilated outdoor area.
Wear safety glasses or goggles that are marked as meeting ANSI Z87.1 -
1989 standards. Also wear ear/hearing
protection
when operating this
unit. Wear a face or dust mask if the operation is dusty. Long sleeve shirts
are recommended.
Wear heavy, long pants, boots and gloves. Do not wear loose clothing,
jewelry, short pants, sandals or go barefoot. Secure hair above shoulder level.
The cutting head shield must always be in place while operating the unit. Do
not operate unit without both trimming lines extended, and the proper line
installed. Do not extend the trimming line beyond the length of the shield.
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