INTRODUCTION

Read the Operator’s Manual(s) and follow all warnings and safety instructions.

Failure to do so can result in serious injury to the operator and/or bystanders.

FOR QUESTIONS, CALL 1-330-558-7720 or 1-866-840-6483

• SAFETY SYMBOLS •

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

SYMBOL

MEANING

SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL: 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.

DANGER: Failure to obey a safety warning will result in serious injury to yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.

WARNING: Failure to obey a safety warning can result in injury to yourself and others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury.

CAUTION: Failure to obey a safety warning may result in property damage or personal injury to yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury.

NOTE: Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment.

• IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION •

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: When using the unit, you must follow the safety rules. Please read these instructions before operating the unit in order to ensure the safety of the operator and any bystanders. Please keep these instructions for later use.

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 influ- ence of alcohol, drugs or medication.

•Children under the age of 15 must not use the unit; teens may operate the unit with adult guidance.

•Inspect the unit before use. Replace damaged parts. Make sure all fasteners are in place and secure. Replace cutting attachment parts that are cracked, chipped or damaged in any way. Make sure the cutting attachment is properly installed and securely fastened. Be sure that the cutting attachment shield is properly attached, and positioned as recommended. Failure to do so can result in personal injury to the operator and bystanders, as well as damage to the unit.

•This unit was not designed to be used as a brushcutter. Do not attach or operate this unit with any type of brushcut- ting blade or brushcutting attachment.

•Use only a 0.065-inch (1.65 mm) diameter genuine factory parts replacement line. Never use metal-reinforced line, wire, chain or rope. These can break off and become dan- gerous projectiles.

•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 attach- ment. Clear the area of children, bystanders and pets; keep them outside a 50-foot (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.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY WARNINGS

DANGER: When using electric gardening appli- ances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury. Carefully read and understand the entire operator's manual before using your trimmer. Pay close attention to the operating instructions and safety warnings.

•Since the tool is double-insulated, a 2-wire extension cord (an extension cord without a ground) may be used. A 3- wire extension cord (an extension cord with a ground) that uses a NEMA type connector (parallel blade, U ground) is recommended. Extension cords are available from your local retailer. Use only round-jacketed extension cords approved for outdoor use.

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