Unit / Maintenance Safety, Fuel Safety

UNIT / MAINTENANCE SAFETY

SDisconnect the spark plug before perform- ing maintenance except carburetor adjust-

ments.

S Look for and replace damaged or loose parts before each use. Look for and repair fuel leaks before use. Keep in good working condition.

S Replace trimmer head parts that are chipped, cracked, broken, or damaged in any other way before using the unit.

S Maintain unit according to recommended procedures. Keep cutting line at proper length.

S Use only 0.080! (2 mm) diameter Weed Eater∀ brand line. Never use wire, rope, string, etc.

SInstall required shield properly before using the unit. Use only specified trimmer head; make sure it is properly installed and se- curely fastened.

S Make 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.

SUse only recommended Weed Eater∀ ac- cessories and replacement parts.

SHave all maintenance and service not ex- plained in this manual performed by an 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.

S Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all fuel spills.

S Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from fueling site before starting engine.

S Stop engine and allow to cool before re- moving fuel cap.

S Always store gasoline in a container ap- proved for flammable liquids.

TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE

SAllow engine to cool before storing or trans- porting in vehicle.

SEmpty 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.

SStore unit and fuel in area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from wa- ter heaters, electric motors or switches, fur-

naces, etc.

SStore unit so line limiter blade cannot acci- dentally cause injury. The unit can be hung by the tube.

SStore 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- age in otherwise healthy people. If symptoms occur such as numbness, pain, loss of strength, change in skin color or texture, or loss of feeling in the fingers, hands, or joints, discontinue the use of this tool and seek med- ical attention. An anti--vibration system does not guarantee the avoidance of these prob- lems. Users who operate power tools on a continual and regular basis must monitor closely their physical condition and the condi- tion of this tool.

SPECIAL NOTICE: This unit is equipped with a temperature limiting muffler and spark arresting screen which meets the require- ments of California Codes 4442 and 4443. All U.S. forest land and the states of California, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey, Ore- gon, and Washington require by law that many internal combustion engines be equipped with a spark arresting screen. If you operate in a locale where such regulations ex- ist, you are legally responsible for maintaining the operating condition of these parts. Failure to do so is a violation of the law. For normal homeowner use, the muffler and spark arrest- ing screen will not require any service. After 50 hours of use, we recommend that your muffler be serviced or replaced by an autho- rized service dealer.

LINE TRIMMER SAFETY

WARNING: Inspect the area to be trimmed before each use. Remove objects (rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, etc.) which can be thrown by or become entangled in line. Hard objects can damage the trimmer head and be thrown causing serious injury.

SUse only for trimming, scalping, mowing and

sweeping. Do not use for edging, pruning or hedge trimming.

SCut from your right to your left. Cutting on left side of the shield will throw debris away from the operator.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES

FOR OPTIONAL ATTACHMENTS

WARNING: For each optional at- tachment used, read entire instruction manu- al before use and follow all warnings and in- structions in manual and on attachment.

WARNING: Ensure handlebar is installed when using edger or brushcutter at- tachments. Attach handlebar above arrow on safety label on the upper tube (engine end of unit). If your edger or brushcutter attachment does not include a handlebar, a handlebar ac- cessory kit (#530071451) is available from your authorized service dealer.

Handlebar