WARNING: When using gardening appliances,basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire and serious injury. Read and follow all instructions.
Thispowerunitcanbedangerous!Operatoris
responsible for following unit and manual instructions and warnings. Read entire Operator’s Manual before using unit! Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper useoftheunit. Restrict theuse ofthis unit to persons who read, understand, and follow unit and manual instructions and warnings.Neverallowchildrentooperatethis unit.
OPERATORS | SAFETY INFORMATION |
MANUAL | ON THE UNIT |
DANGER: Never use blades, wire or flailing devices. This unit is designed for line trimmer use only. Use of any other accessories or attachmentswillincreasethe risk of injury.
WARNING: Trimmer line throws objects
violently. You and others can be blinded/injured. Wear safety glasses andleg protection. Keepbody parts clear ofrotating line.
Safety glasses or similar eye protection
| Hazard Zone |
Boots | 50 ft. |
(15 m) |
Keep children, bystanders, and animals 50 feet (15 meters) away. If approached, stop unit immediately.
If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and goodjudgment. If you need assistance, contact your Authorized Service Dealer or call 1- 800- 554- 6723.
OPERATOR SAFETY
SAlways wear safety eye protection.
S Always wear long pants, long sleeves, boots, and gloves. Wearing safety leg
guards is recommended. Do not go
barefoot or wear sandals. Stay clear of spinning line.
SSecurehairaboveshoulderlength.Secure
or remove loose clothing or clothing with loosely hanging ties, straps, tassels, etc.
They can be caught in moving parts.
SDonotoperatethis unit whenyou aretired, ill, or under the influenceof alcohol,drugs,
or medication.
SWear hearingprotectionif youuse this unit for more than 1 1/2 hours per day.
SNever start or run inside a closed roomor building. Breathingexhaustfumes cankill.
SKeep handles free of oil and fuel.
UNIT/MAINTENANCE SAFETY
S Disconnect the spark plug before performingmaintenanceexceptcarburetor adjustments.
SLook for and replace damaged or loose parts beforeeachuse. Look for andrepair
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.
SMake sure unit is assembled correctly as shown in this manual.
SMake carburetor adjustments with lower
end supported to prevent line from contacting any object.
SKeepothersawaywhenmakingcarburetor
adjustments.
SUse only recommended WEED EATER accessories and replacement parts.
FUEL SAFETY
SMix and pour fuel outdoors.
SKeep away from sparks or flames.
S Use a container approved for fuel.
S Donotsmokeor allowsmokingnear fuelor the unit.
S Wipe up all fuel spills.
S Moveatleast10feet(3meters) away from fueling site before starting engine.
S Stop engine and allow to cool before removing fuel cap.
CUTTING SAFETY
S Use only for trimming, mowing, and sweeping. Donot usefor edging,pruning,
or hedge trimming.
SInspecttheareabeforeeachuse.Remove objects (rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, etc.) which can be thrown by or become
entangledinline.Hardobjects candamage trimmer head and be thrown causing
serious injury.
S Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach.
S Keep all parts of your body away from spinning line and muffler. Keep engine
below waist level. A hotmuffler cancause serious burns.
SCuttingwiththeline onleft sideof theshield will throw debris away from the operator.
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