SMove at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from fueling site before starting engine.
S Stop engine and allow to cool before re- moving fuel cap.
S Always store gasoline in a container ap- proved for flammable liquids.
CUTTING SAFETY
WARNING: Inspect the area before each use. Remove objects (rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, etc.) which can be thrown by or become entangled in line. Hard objects can damage the trimmer head and be thrown causing serious injury.
SUse only for trimming, mowing, and sweep- ing. Do not use for edging, pruning or hedge
trimming.
SKeep firm footing and balance. Do not over-
reach.
SKeep all parts of your body away from muf- fler and spinning line. Keep engine below waist level. A hot muffler can cause serious burns.
SCutting on left side of the shield will throw debris away from the operator.
SUse only in daylight or good artificial light.
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
SAllow the engine to cool; secure unit before
storing or transporting in vehicle.
SEmpty fuel tank before storing or transport- ing the unit. Use up fuel left in the carburetor
by starting 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 line limiter blade cannot acci- dentally cause injury. Unit can be hung by the tube.
SStore the unit out of the reach of children If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good judgment. If you need assistance, call
SPECIAL NOTICE: Exposure to vibra- tions through prolonged use of gasoline pow- ered hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of people prone to circulation disorders or abnormal swellings. Prolonged use in cold weather has been linked to blood vessel dam- age in otherwise healthy people. If symptoms occur such as numbness, pain, loss of strength, change in skin color or texture, or loss of feeling in the fingers, hands, or joints, discontinue the use of this tool and seek med- ical attention. An
SPECIAL NOTICE: This unit is equipped with a temperature limiting muffler and spark arresting screen which meets the require-
ments of California 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 equipped with a spark arresting screen. If you operate in a locale where such regulations ex- ist, you are legally responsible for maintaining the operating condition of these parts. Failure to do so is a violation of the law. For normal homeowner use, the muffler and spark arrest- ing screen will not require any service. After 50 hours of use, we recommend that your muffler be serviced or replaced by your Au- thorized Service Dealer.
WARNING: Make sure unit is proper- ly assembled and all fasteners are secure.
Groove 
ATTACHING THE HANDLE
SAssemble the handle to the unit as shown; make sure bottom of handle is seated in the groove in the trigger housing.
NOTE: Adjustment knob must be as- sembled on the side of unit opposite opera- tor’s position.
S Pivot handle to a comfortable position. Tighten handle securely.
ATTACHING THE SHIELD
WARNING: The shield must be prop- erly installed. The shield provides partial protection from the risk of thrown objects to the operator and others and is equipped with a line limiter blade which cuts excess line. The line limiter blade (on underside of shield) is sharp and can cut you.
SRemove wing nut from shield.
SInsert bracket into slot as shown.
SPivot shield until bolt passes through hole in bracket.
SSecurely tighten wing nut onto bolt.
Slot
Shield
Bracket
Wing
Nut
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