DANGER: This power tool can be dan- gerous! This unit can cause serious injury in- cluding amputation or blindness to the operator and others. The warnings and safety instructions in this manual must be followed to provide rea- sonable 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, understand, and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the unit. Never allow children to use this unit.
WARNING: Follow all warnings and instructions. Failure to do so can result in seri- ous injury.
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.
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.
OPERATOR SAFETY
SDress properly. Always wear safety glasses or similar eye protection when operating, or performing maintenance on your unit. (Safety glasses are available.) Always wear face or dust mask if operation is dusty. Al- ways wear heavy, long pants, long sleeves, boots, and gloves. Do not go barefoot or wear sandals.
S Secure hair above shoulder length. Secure |
or remove loose clothing and jewelry or |
ALWAYS WEAR:
Eye
Protection
Leg Guards
Boots 
WARNING:
Thrown
Objects
Trimmer line can throw
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 unit when you are tired, ill, or under influence of alcohol, drugs,
or medication. Watch what you are doing; use common sense.
S Wear hearing protection if you use the unit |
objects violently. You can be blinded or in- jured. Wear eye and leg protection.
Hazard Zone
50Feet (15 Meters)
WARNING: Hazard zone for thrown objects. Blade/Trimmer line can throw objects
for more than |
SNever 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
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.
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