OPERATION-SAFETY
LINE TRIMMER SAFETY
& WARNING:
THE RAPIDLY MOVING LINE CAUSES OBJECTS TO
BE THROWN VIOLENTLY. THE PLASTIC LINE TRIM- MER SHIELD WILL NOT PROVIDE COMPLETE PRO- TECTION TO THE OPERATOR OR OTHERS. THE OPERATOR MUST WEAR A SAFETY FACE SHIELD OR GOGGLES. ALWAYS WEAR HEAVY, LONG PANTS AND BOOTS.KEEP OTHERS AT LEAST 50 FEET (15 METERS) AWAY.
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THIS UNIT WILL THROW OBJECTS AND CUT. KEEP OTH- | / .. | _ | (30 meters) |
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Manual Advance Dual Une Head
DUAL LINE HEAD PARTS THAT ARE CHIPPED_ CRACKED OR
DAMAGED IN ANY OTHER WAY CAN FLY APART AND CAUSE
SERIOUS INJURY. DO NOT USE, REPLACE DAMAGED PARTS
BEFORE USING THE UNIT.
Use Only Good Quality
Replacement Parts
)PERATOR SAFETY | UNIT S .FE'W |
Always wear eye protection when operating, servicing, •
or performing maintenance on your unit. Refer to =Ac-
P_,easories."
•Do not operate this tool when you are tired, ill or under the influence Of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
•Always wear long pants long sleeves boots and gloves. Wearing safety leg guards is recommended. Do not go barefoot or wear sandals, jewelry, short pants, short • sleeves. Being felly covered helps to protect you from
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Inspect the entire unit before each use. Replace dam- aged parts. Check for fuel leaks and make sure all fas* toners are in place and securely fastened.
Use only .095" diameter good quality monotilament line. Never use wire or rope, string, etc.
Be sure the plastic line tdmmer shield is properly at-
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Make sure dual ne head s properly installed and ee- curely fastened. Refer to =Assembly"
Be sure dual line head,stops tuming _then engine idles_
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Makecarburetoredjustmentswiththedriveshaffhous-
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CUTTING SAFETY
Inspect the area to be cut before each use. Remove objects (rooks, broken glass, nails, wire, string, etc.) which can be thrown or become entangled in the dual line head.
•Always use the shoulder harness.
•Always keep the engine on the right side of your body.
•Hold the tool firmly with both hands.
•Keep firm footing and balance. Do not
•Keep the tdmmer head below waist level.
•Do not raise the engine above yourwaist.
•Keep all parts of your body away from the dual line head and muffler when engine is running.
•Use only for jobs explained in this manual
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