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SAFETY RULES
WARNING: When using gardening
appliances, basic safety precautions must al-
waysbe followed to reduce the risk of fireand
serious injury. Read and follow all instruc-
tions.
This power unit can be dangerous! Operator is
responsible for following instructions and warn-
ingson unit and in manual. Read entire instruc-
tion manual beforeusi ng unit! Be thoroughly fa-
miliarwith the controls and the proper use of the
unit. Restrict the use of this unit to persons who
have read, understand, and will follow the
instructions and warnings onthe unit and in the
manual. Never allow children to operate this
unit.
SAFETY INFORMATION
ON THE UNIT
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
DANGER: Never use blades or flail-
ingdevic es. This unit is designed for line trim-
meruse only. Useof any other acces sories or
attachments will increase the risk of injury.
WARNING: Trimmerline throws ob-
jectsviolently. You and others can be blinded/in-
jured. Wear eye and leg protection. Keep body
parts clear of rotating line.
Eye Protection
Boots
HazardZone
50 ft.
(15 m)
Keep children, bystanders, and animals 50 feet
(15 meters) away.Stop unit immediately if ap -
proached.
If situations occur which are not c overed in
this manual, use care and good judgment. If
youneed assistance, contact your authorized
service dealer or call 1--800--554--6723.

OPERATORSAFETY

SDress properly. Always wear safety
glasses or similar eye protect ion when op-
erating, or performing maintenance, on
your unit (safety glasses are avail able).
Eye protection should be marked Z87.
SAlways wear face or dust mask if operation
is dusty.
SAlwayswear heavy, long pants, long sleeves,
boots,and gloves. Wearing safety leg guards
is recommended.
SAlways wear foot protection. Do not go
barefoot or wear sandals. Stay clear of
spinning line.
SSecure hair above shoulder length. Secure
or remove loose clothing 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 line.
SStay Alert. Do not operate this unit when
you are tired, ill, upset or under the influ-
ence of alcohol, drugs, or medic ation.
Watch what you are doing; use com mon
sense.
SWear hearing protection.
SNever start or run inside a cl osed room or
building. Breathing exhaus t fumes can kill.
SKeep handles free of oil and fuel.

UNIT / MAINTENANCE SAFETY

SDisconnect the spark plug before perform-
ing maintenance except carburetor adjust-
ments.
SLook for and replace damaged or loose
parts before each use. Look for and repair
fuel leaks before use. Keep in good working
condition.
SReplace trimmer head parts that are
chipped, cracked, broken, or damaged in
any other way before using the unit.
SMaintain unit according to rec ommended
procedures. Keep cutting line at proper
length.
SUseonl y 0.080!(2 mm) diameter Weed Eat-
er"brand replacement line. Never use
wire, rope, string, etc.
SInstall required shield properly before using
the unit. Use only specified trimmer head;
makesure it is properly installed and securely
fastened.
SMake sure unit is assembled correctly as
shown in this manual.
SMake carburetor adjustments with lower
end supported to prevent line from contact-
ing any object.
SKeepot hers away when making carburetor
adjustments.
SUse only recommended Weed Eaterrac-
cessories 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.
SUse a container approved for fuel .
SDonot s moke orallow smoking near fuel or
the unit.
SAvoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all fuel
spills.
SMove atleast 10 feet (3 meters) away from
fueling site before starting engine.
SStop engine and allow to cool before re-
moving fuel cap.
SAlways store gasoline in a container ap-
proved for flammable liquids.