DANGER: This power tool can be dangerous! This unit can cause serious injury including amputation or blindness to the opera- tor and others. The warnings and safety instruc- tions in this manual must be followed to provide reasonable safety and efficiency in using the unit. The operator is responsible for following the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the unit. Read the entire Operator’s Manual be- fore assembling and using the unit! Restrict the use of this unit to persons who read, under- stand, and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the unit. Never allow chil- dren to use this unit.
WARNING: Follow all warnings and instructions. Failure to do so can result in seri- ous injury.
WARNING: Hazard zone for thrown objects. Blade/Trimmer line can throw objects violently. Others can be blinded or injured. Keep people and animals 50 feet (15 meters) away.
WARNING: Do not use trimmer head as a fastening device for the blade.
Stop coasting blade by contact with cut material.
WARNING: The blade continues to spin after the throttle is released or, engine is turned off. The coasting blade can throw objects or seriously cut you if accidentally touched. Stop the blade by contacting the left hand side of the coasting blade with material already cut.
DANGER: Blade can thrust violently away from material it does not cut. Blade thrust can cause amputation of arms or legs. Keep people and animals 50 feet (15 meters) away.
OPERATOR SAFETY
S Dress properly. Always wear safety glasses or similar eye protection when op- erating, or performing maintenance on your unit (safety glasses are available). Eye protection should meet the requirements of ANSI Z87.1.
ALWAYS WEAR:
Eye
Protection
Leg Guards
Boots 
WARNING:
Thrown
Objects
Trimmer line can throw
is dusty.
S Always wear heavy, long pants, long sleeves, boots, and gloves. Wear protec- tive gloves when handling or performing maintenance on the blade.
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 clothing with loosely hanging ties, straps,
tassels, etc. They can be caught in moving
objects violently. You can be blinded or in- jured. Wear eye and leg protection.
Hazard Zone
50Feet (15 Meters)
parts.
SBeing fully covered also helps protect you from debris and pieces of toxic plants thrown by spinning line.
S Stay Alert. Do not operate unit when you are tired, ill, or under influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication. Watch what you are doing; 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.
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