CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
THE ENGINE EXHAUST FROM THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS
CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM.
TABLE OF CONTENTS |
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Safety Rules | .......................................... | 2 | ||
Warranty | ............................................. |
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Know Your Unit | ........................................ | 4 | ||
Assembly | Instructions | 4 | ||
Oil and Fuel Information | 5 | |||
Starting/Stopping | Instructions | 5 | ||
Operating | Instructions | 6 | ||
Maintenance | and Repair Instructions | 7 | ||
Cleaning | and | Storage | 8 | |
Troubleshooting | Chart | 9 | ||
Specifications | ........................................ | 10 | ||
Parts List | ............................................ |
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Service Numbers | .............................. | Back Cover | ||
SPARK ARRESTOR NOTE
NOTE: For users on U.S. Forest Land and in the states of California, Maine, Oregon and Washington. All U.S. Forest Land and the state of California (Public Resources Codes 4442 and 4443), Oregon and Washington require, by law that certain internal combustion engines operated on forest brush and/or
All information, illustrations, and specifications in this manual are based on the latest product information available at the time of printing. We reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.
The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and their explanations, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.
SYMBOL MEANING
_, AFETY ALERT: Indicates danger, warning or caution. Attention is required in order to avoid serious personal
injury. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.
NOTE: Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment.
serious injury to yourself or to others. Always follow the
safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock DANGER: Failure to obey a safety warning will result in and personal injury.
WARNING:injury to yourself FailuretoandothersobeyAlwayssafety.followwarningthesafetycan resultprecautionsin to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.
CAUTION:property damageFailureorpersonaltoobey injurya safetyto yourselfwarning ormayto resultothers.in Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and personal injury.
Read the Operator's Manual and follow all warnings and safety instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious injury to the operator and/or bystanders.
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= IMPORTANT SAFETY
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING
•Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the controls and proper use of the unit.
•Do not operate this unit when tired, ill or under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication.
•Children must not operate the unit. Teens must be accompanied and guided by an adult.
•Inspect the unit before use. Replace damaged parts. Check for fuel leaks. Make sure all fasteners are in place and secure. Replace cutting attachment parts that are cracked, chipped or damaged in any way.
•Use only Hassle Free TM XTRA QUIET Spiral Line. Never use
•Be aware of risk of injury to the head, hands and feet.
•Clear the area to be cut before each use. Remove rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, string and other objects which may be thrown or become entangled in the cutting attachment. Clear the area of children, bystanders and pets; keep them outside a
(15 m) radius, at a minimum. Even then, they are still at risk from thrown objects. Encourage bystanders to wear eye protection. If you are approached, stop the unit immediately.
•Squeeze the throttle control and check that it returns automatically to the idle position. Make all adjustments or repairs before using the unit.
FUEL SAFETY WARNINGS
•Store fuel only in containers specifically designed and approved for the storage of such materials.
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•Always stop the engine and allow it to cool before filling the fuel tank. Never remove the fuel tank cap or add fuel when the engine is hot. Never operate the unit without the fuel cap securely in place.
•Loosen the fuel tank cap slowly to relieve any pressure in the tank.
•Mix and add fuel in a clean,
•Avoid creating a source of ignition for spilled fuel. Do not start the engine until fuel vapors dissipate.
•Move the unit at least 30 feet (9.1 m) from the fueling source and site before starting the engine. Do not smoke. Keep sparks and open flames away from the area while adding fuel or operating the unit.
WHILE OPERATING
•Never start or run the unit inside a closed room or building. Breathing exhaust fumes can be fatal. Operate this unit only in a
•Wear safety glasses or goggles that meet ANSI Z87.1 standards and are marked as such. Wear ear/hearing protection when operating this unit. Wear a face or dust mask if the operation is dusty.
•Wear heavy long pants, boots, gloves and a long sleeve shirt. Do
not wear loose clothing, jewelry, short pants, sandals or go barefoot. Secure hair above shoulder level.
•The cutting attachment shield must always be in place while operating the unit. Do not operate unit without both trimming lines extended, and the proper line installed. Do not extend the trimming line beyond the length of the shield.