Stop coasting blade by contact with cut material.
OPERATOR SAFETY
SDress properly. Always wear safety glasses or similar eye protection when operating, or performing maintenance on your unit (safe-
ty glasses are available). Eye protection should be marked Z87.
SAlways wear face or dust mask if operation
is dusty.
S Always wear heavy, long pants, long sleeves, boots, and gloves. Wearing safety leg guards is recommended.
S Always wear foot protection. Do not go barefoot or wear sandals.
SSecure hair above shoulder length. Secure or remove loose clothing and jewelry or clothing with loosely hanging ties, straps, tassels, etc. They can be caught in moving
parts.
SBeing fully covered also helps protect you from debris and pieces of toxic plants thrown by spinning blade.
SStay alert. Do not operate unit when you are
tired, ill, upset or under influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication. Watch what you are doing; use common sense.
SWear hearing protection.
SNever start or run the engine inside a closed room or building. Breathing exhaust fumes
can kill.
SKeep handles free of oil and fuel.
SAlways use the handlebar and a properly adjusted shoulder strap when using brush- cutter attachment (see ASSEMBLY).
UNIT/MAINTENANCE SAFETY
WARNING: Disconnect powerhead spark plug (or disconnect powerhead from power source) before performing mainte- nance.
S Look for and replace damaged or loose parts before each use. Look for and repair fuel leaks before use. Keep unit in good working condition.
SThrow away blades that are bent, warped, cracked, broken, or damaged in any other way. Replace trimmer head parts that are cracked, chipped, broken, or damaged in
any other way before using the unit.
S Maintain the unit according to recom- mended procedures. Keep the blade sharp. Never use flailing devices, wire, rope, string, etc.
S Use only specified blade; make sure it is properly installed and securely fastened.
S Never start engine with clutch shroud re- moved. The clutch can fly off and cause se- rious injury.
SBe sure blade stops turning when engine idles.
SMake carburetor adjustments with the lower end supported to prevent the blade from contacting any object. Hold the unit by hand;
do not use the shoulder strap for support.
SKeep others away when making carburetor adjustments.
S Use only recommended Poulan/Weed Eater→ accessories and replacement parts.
SHave all maintenance and service not ex- plained in this manual performed by an au- thorized service dealer.
FUEL SAFETY
SMix and pour fuel outdoors.
SKeep away from sparks or flames. S Use a container approved for fuel.
S Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or the unit or while using the unit.
S Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all fuel spills before starting engine.
S Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from fu- eling site before starting engine.
S Stop engine and allow it to cool before re- moving fuel cap.
S Remove fuel cap slowly.
CUTTING SAFETY
WARNING: Inspect the area to be cut before each use. Remove objects (rocks, bro- ken glass, nails, wire, string, etc.) which can be thrown or become entangled in the blade.
SKeep others including children, animals, by- standers, and helpers at least 50 feet (15 meters) away. Stop the engine immediately
if you are approached.
SAlways keep engine on the
of your body.
SHold the unit firmly with both hands.
SKeep firm footing and balance. Do not over-
reach.
SKeep blade below waist level.
SDo not raise powerhead engine above your waist.
SKeep all parts of your body away from blade
and muffler.
SCut from your left to your right. Cutting on the right side of the shield will throw debris
away from the operator.
SUse only in daylight or good artificial light. S Use only for jobs explained in this manual.
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
SStop the powerhead engine before carrying unit.
SKeep muffler away from your body.
SAllow engine to cool and secure unit before storing or transporting it in a vehicle.
SEmpty the fuel tank before storing or trans- porting the unit. Use up fuel left in the carbu-
retor by starting the engine and letting it run until it stops.
SStore unit and fuel in an area where fuel va- pors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, electric motors or
switches, furnaces, etc.
SStore unit so the blade cannot accidentally cause injury.
SStore unit indoors, out of reach of children. If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good judgment. If you need assistance, call
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