If situations occur which are not cov-
4_WARNING:Whenusinggar- ered in this manual, use care and
deningappliances,basicsafetypre- good judgment. If you need assis- cautionsmustalwaysbefollowedto tance, contact your Sears Service
reducetheriskoffireandserious Center or call
injuryReadandfollowallinstructions..OPERATOR SAFETY
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dl_ DANGER: Never use blades with line trimmer attachment, Never
use flailing devices with any attach- ment. This unit (when used with sup- plied line trimmer attachment) is de- signed for line trimmer use only. Use
of any other accessories with line trim- mer attachment will increase the risk
of injury.
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objects violently. You and others can be blinded/injured. Wear eye and leg protection. Keep body parts clear of ro- tating line.
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thrown objects. Trimmer line can throw objects violently. Others can be blinded or injured. Keep children, by- standers, and animals 50 feet (15 me- ters) away. Stop unit immediately if ap- proached.
straps, tassels, etc. They can be caught in moving parts.
•Being fully covered also helps pro- tect you from debris and pieces of toxic plants thrown by spinning line.
•Stay Alert. Do not operate this unit when you are tired, ill, upset or un- der the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication. Watch what you are doing; use common sense.
•Wear hearing protection.
•Never start or run inside a closed
room or building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill.
•Keep handles free of oil and fuel.
•Always keep engine on the right hand side of your body.
•Hold the unit firmly with both hands.
•Keep trimmer head (or other option- al attachment) below waist level and away from all parts of your body. Do not raise engine above your waist.
•Keep all parts of your body away from muffler and spinning line (or
other optional attachment). A hot muffler can cause serious burns.
•Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach or use from unstable
surfaces such as ladders, trees, steep slopes, rooftops, etc.
•Use only in daylight or good artificial light.
•Use only for jobs explained in this manual (or manuals for optional at- tachments).
