WARNING: When using gardening ap- pliances,basic safety precautions shouldal-
ways befollowedtoreducetherisk offireand serious injury. Read and follow all instruc-
tions.
This power unitcanbe dangerous!Operator
is responsible for following unit and manual instructionsandwarnings.ReadentireOper-
ator’s Manualbeforeusingunit!Bethorough- ly familiar withthecontrols andtheproperuse
of the unit. Restrict the useof this unit toper-
sons who read, understand, and follow unit andmanualinstructionsandwarnings.Never
allow children to operate this unit. Operator’s Manual
Safety information on the unit
DANGER: Never use blades, wire or flail- ingdevices.This unitis designedfor linetrim- meruseonly.Useofanyother accessoriesor attachments will increase the risk of injury.
WARNING: Trimmer line throws objects violently. You and others can be blinded/in- jured.Wearsafetyglassesandlegprotection. Keep body parts clear of rotating line.
Safety Glasses or similar eye protection
Hazard Zone
Boots | 50 ft. |
(15 m) |
Keep children, bystanders, and animals 50
feet(15meters)away.Ifapproachedstopunit immediately.
If situations occur which are not covered in this manual,usecareandgood judgement.If
you need assistance, contact your
Authorized Service Dealer or call
OPERATOR SAFETY
SAlways wear safety eye protection.
S Always wear long pants, long sleeves, boots, and gloves. Wearing safety leg
guards is recommended. Donot gobare- footor wear sandals.Stay clear ofspinning
line.
SSecure hair above shoulder length. Se- cure 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, upset, or under the influence ofalcohol,
drugs, or medication.
SWear hearingprotectionif youuse this unit
for more than
SNever start or run inside a closed roomor building. Breathingexhaustfumes cankill.
SKeep handles free of oil and fuel.
UNIT / MAINTENANCE SAFETY
SDisconnectthesparkplugbeforeperform- ingmaintenanceexceptcarburetoradjust-
ments.
SLook for and replace damaged or loose
parts beforeeachuse. Look for andrepair fuel leaks before use. Keepin goodwork-
ing 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
endsupportedtopreventlinefromcontact- ing any object.
SKeepothersawaywhenmakingcarburetor adjustments.
SUseonlyrecommendedWEEDEATERac- cessories 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 re- moving fuel cap.
CUTTING SAFETY
SUseonly for trimming,mowing, edgingand sweeping. Donotusefor pruningorhedge trimming.
SInspecttheareabeforeeachuse.Remove objects (rocks, broken glass, nails, wire,
etc.) whichcanbethrownbylineorbecome entangled.Hardobjects can damagetrim- merheadandbethrowncausingseriousin-
jury.
SKeepfirmfootingandbalance.Donotover- reach.
SKeepallparts ofyour body away fromspin- ning line and muffler. Keep engine below
waistlevel.Ahotmufflercancauseserious burns.
SCuttingwiththeline onleft sideof theshield will throw debris away from the operator.
TRANSPORTING AND STOR- AGE
SAllowtheenginetocool;secure unitbefore storing or transporting in vehicle.
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