SAlways wear heavy, long pants, long sleeves, boots, and gloves. Wearing safety leg guards
is recommended.
S Always wear foot protection. Do not go barefoot or wear sandals.
SSecure hair above shoulder length. Secure or remove loose clothing and jewelry or cloth-
ing with loosely hanging ties, straps, tassels, etc. They can be caught in moving parts.
SBeing fully covered also helps protect you from debris and pieces of toxic plants thrown by spinning line/blade.
SStay Alert. Do not operate unit when you are
tired, ill, upset or under influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication. Watch what you are do- ing; use common sense.
SWear hearing protection.
S Never start or run the engine inside a closed room or building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill.
SKeep handles free of oil and fuel.
S Always use the handlebar and a properly adjusted shoulder strap with a blade (see ASSEMBLY).
UNIT/MAINTENANCE SAFETY
WARNING: Stop unit and disconnect the spark plug before performing mainte- nance (except carburetor adjustments).
S Look for and replace damaged or loose parts before each use. Look for and repair fuel leaks before use. Keep unit in good working condition.
SThrow away blades that are bent, warped, cracked, broken, or damaged in any other way. Replace trimmer head parts that are cracked, chipped, broken, or damaged in
any other way before using the unit.
S Maintain unit according to recommended procedures. Keep blade sharp. Keep cut- ting line at the proper length.
SUse only 0.080! (2 mm) diameter Snappert/ Weed Eater∀ brand replacement line. Never use wire, rope, string, etc.
S Install required shield properly before using the unit. Use the metal shield for all metal blade use. Use the plastic shield for all line trimmer use.
SUse only specified blade or trimmer head; make sure it is properly installed and se- curely fastened.
S Never start engine with clutch shroud re- moved. The clutch can fly off and cause se- rious injury.
SBe sure blade or trimmer head stops turning when engine idles.
SMake carburetor adjustments with the low- er end supported to prevent blade or trim- mer line from contacting any object. Hold unit by hand; do not use the shoulder strap for support.
SKeep others away when making carburetor adjustments.
SUse only recommended Snappert/Weed Eaterr accessories and replacement parts.
S Have all maintenance and service not ex- plained in this manual performed by your au- thorized 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 or while using the unit.
S Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all fuel spills before starting engine.
S Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from fueling site before starting engine.
S Stop engine and allow it to cool before re- moving fuel cap.
S Empty the fuel tank before storing or trans- porting the unit. Use up fuel left in the car- buretor by starting the engine and letting it run until it stops.
S Store unit and fuel in area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
S Always store gasoline in a container ap- proved for flammable liquids.
CUTTING SAFETY
WARNING: Inspect the area to be cut before each use. Remove objects (rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, string, etc.) which can be thrown or become entangled in the blade or trimmer head.
S Keep others including children, animals, bystanders, and helpers at least 50 feet (15 meters) away. Stop engine immediately if you are approached.
SAlways keep engine on the
SHold the unit firmly with both hands.
SKeep firm footing and balance. Do not over- reach.
S Keep blade or trimmer head below waist level. Do not raise engine above your waist.
S Keep all parts of your body away from blade, trimmer head, and muffler when en- gine is running. A hot muffler can cause se- rious burns.
SCut from your left to your right. Cutting on right side of the shield will throw debris
away from the operator.
SUse only in daylight or good artificial light. S Use only for jobs explained in this manual.
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
S Stop the unit before carrying.
S Keep muffler away from your body.
S Allow the engine to cool and secure the unit before storing or transporting it in a vehicle.
S Empty the fuel tank before storing or trans- porting the unit. Use up fuel left in the carbu- retor by starting the engine and letting it run until it stops.
S Store unit so the blade or line limiter blade cannot accidentally cause injury. The unit can be hung by the tube.
S Store unit 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 swellings. Prolonged use in cold weather has been linked to blood vessel dam-
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