SAFETY RULES
WARNING: When using gardening ap- pliances, basic safety precautions should al- ways be followed to reduce the risk of fire and serious injury. Read and follow all instructions.
This power unit can be dangerous! Operator is responsible for following unit and manual instructions and warnings. Read entire in- struction manual before using unit! Be thor- oughly familiar with the controls and the prop- er use of the unit. Restrict the use of this unit to persons who read, understand, and follow unit and manual instructions and warnings. Never allow children to operate this unit.
INSTRUCTION | SAFETY INFORMATION |
MANUAL | ON THE UNIT |
DANGER: Never use blades, wire or flailing devices. Unit is designed for line trim- mer use only. Use of any other accessories or attachments will increase the risk of injury.
WARNING: Trimmer line throws ob- jects violently. You and others can be blinded/ injured. Wear safety glasses and leg protec- tion. Keep body parts clear of rotating line.
Safety Glasses or similar eye protection
| HAZARD ZONE |
Boots | 50 ft. |
(15 m) |
Keep children, bystanders, and animals 50 feet (15 meters) away. If approached stop unit immediately.
If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good judgement. If you need assistance, contact your authorized service dealer or call
OPERATOR SAFETY
SDress properly. Always wear safety glasses or similar eye protection when operating, or performing maintenance, on your unit (safety
glasses are available). Eye protection should be marked Z87.
SAlways wear face or dust mask if operation is dusty.
SAlways wear heavy, long pants, long sleeves, boots, and gloves. Wearing safety leg guards
is recommended.
SAlways wear foot protection. Do not go bare-
foot or wear sandals. Stay clear of spinning line.
SSecure hair above shoulder length. Secure or remove loose clothing or clothing with loosely hanging ties, straps, tassels, etc. They can
be caught in moving parts.
S Being fully covered also helps protect you from debris and pieces of toxic plants thrown by spinning line.
SStay Alert. Do not operate this unit when you are tired, ill, upset or under the influence of al- cohol, drugs, or medication. Watch what you are doing; use common sense.
SWear hearing protection.
SNever start or run inside a closed room or building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill.
SKeep handles free of oil and fuel.
UNIT / MAINTENANCE SAFETY
DANGER: Never start the engine with the clutch shroud removed. The clutch will fly apart and cause serious injury.
STurn engine off and disconnect spark plug be- fore performing maintenance except carbure-
tor adjustments.
SInspect unit before use. Look for and replace damaged or loose parts before each use. Make sure all handles, guards, and fasteners are in place and securely fastened. Look for and repair fuel leaks before use. Keep in good working condition.
S Replace trimmer head that is chipped, cracked, broken, or damaged in any other way before using the unit.
SMaintain unit according to recommended pro- cedures. Keep cutting line at proper length.
SUse only 0.115″ diameter (3 mm) WEED EATER brand cut length line (see RE- PLACING THE LINE). Never use wire,
rope, string, etc.
SMake sure unit is assembled correctly as shown in this manual.
S Make carburetor adjustments with lower end supported to prevent line from contact- ing any object.
SKeep others away when making carburetor adjustments.
S Use only recommended WEED EATER accessories and replacement parts.
SHave all maintenance and service not ex- plained in this manual performed by an autho- rized service dealer.
FUEL SAFETY
SMix and pour fuel outdoors.
SKeep away from sparks or flames. S Use a container approved for fuel.
S Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or the unit.
S Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all fuel spills.
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