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SKeep handles free of oil and fuel.
SAlways use the handlebar and a properly
adjusted shoulder strap with a blade (s ee
ASSEMBLY).
UNIT/MAINTENANCE SAFETY
WARNING: Stopunit and disconnect
the spark plug before performing mainte-
nance (except carburetor adjustments).
SLook for and replace damaged or loose
parts before each use. Look for and repair
fuel leaks before use. Keep uni t in good
working condition.
SThrow away blades that are bent, warped,
cracked, broken, or damaged in anyother
way. Replace trimmer head parts that are
cracked, chipped, broken, or damaged in
any other way before using the unit.
SMaintain unit according to recommended
procedures. Keepblade sharp. Keep cut-
ting line at the proper length.
SUse only 0.080!(2 mm) diameter Weed
Eater"brand replacement line. Never use
wire, rope, string, etc.
SInstall required shield properly before using
the unit. Use the metal shield for all metal
blade use. Use theplas tic shield for all line
trimmer use.
SUse only specified blade or trimmer head;
make sure it is properly installed and se-
curely fastened.
SNever start engine with clutch s hroud re-
moved. The clutch can fly off and cause se-
rious injury.
SBesure blade or trimmer head stops turning
when engine idles.
SMake carburetor adjustments with the low-
er end supported to prevent blade or trim-
mer line from contacting any object. Hold
unit by hand; do not use the shoulder strap
for support.
SKeepot hers away when making carburetor
adjustments.
SUse only recommended Weed Eater rac-
cessories and replacement parts.
SHave all maintenance and service not ex-
plained in this manual performed by your
authorized service dealer.
FUEL SAFETY
SMix and pour fuel outdoors.
SKeep away from sparks or flames.
SUse a container approved for fuel .
SDonot s moke orallow smokingnear fuel or
the unit or while using the unit.
SAvoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all fuel
spills before starting engine.
SMove at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from
the fueling site before starting engine.
SStop engine and allow it to cool before re-
moving fuel cap.
SEmpty the fuel tank before storing or trans-
porting the unit. Use up fuel left in the car-
buretor by starting the engine and letting it
run until it stops.
SStoreunit and fuel in area where fuel v apors
cannot reach sparks or open flames from
water heaters, electric motors or switches,
furnaces, etc.
SAlways store gasoline in a container ap-
proved for flammable liquids.
CUTTING SAFETY
WARNING: Inspect the area to be
cutbefore each use. Remove objects (rocks,
broken glass, nails, wire, string, etc.) which
can be thrown or become entangled in the
blade or trimmer head.
SKeep others including children, animals ,
bystanders, and helpers at least 50 feet (15
meters) away. Stop engine immediately if
you are approached.
SAlways keep engine on the right--hand side
of your body.
SHold the unit firmly with both hands.
SKeep firm footing and balance. Do not
overreach.
SKeepblade or trimmer head below waist level.
Do not raise engine above your waist.
SKeep all parts of your body away from
blade, trimmer head, and muffler whenen-
ginei s running. Keep all of your body away
fromthe muf fler when it is hot. Ahot muffler
can cause serious burns.
SCut from your left to your right. Cutting on
right side of the shield will throw debris
away from the operator.
SUse only in daylight or good artificial light.
SUse only for jobs explained in this manual.
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
SStop the unit before carrying.
SKeep muffer away from your body.
SAllow the engine to cool and secure the unit
before storing or transporting it in avehicle.
SEmpty the fuel tank before storing or trans-
porting the unit. Use up fuel l eft in the carbu-
retor bystarting the engine and letting it run
until it stops.
SStore unit so the blade or line limiter blade
cannot accidentally cause injury. The unit
can be hung by the tube.
SStore unit out of reach of children.
SAFETYNOTICE: E xposure to vibrations
through prolonged use of gasoline powered
hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve
damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of
people prone to circulation disorders or ab-
normal swellings. Prolonged use in cold
weatherhas been linked to blood vessel dam-
agein otherwise healthy people. If symptoms
occur such as numbness, pain, loss of
strength, change in ski n color or texture, or
loss of feeling in thefingers, hands , or joints,
discontinue the use of this tool and seek med-
ical attention. Ananti--vibration system does
not guarantee the avoidance of thes e prob-
lems. Users who operate power tools on a
continual and regular basis must monitor
closely their physical condition and the c ondi-
tion of this tool.
SPECIAL NOTICE: Thisunit i s equipped
with a temperature limiting muffler and spark
arresting screen which meets the require-
ments ofCalif ornia Codes 4442 and 4443. All
U.S. forest land and the states of California,
Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey, Ore-
gon, and Washington require by law that
many internal combustion engines be