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SAFETY RULES
WARNING: When using gardening
appliances, basic safety precautions must al-
ways be followed to reduce the risk of fire and
seriousinjury. Read and follow all instructions.
This power unit can be dangerous! Operator
is responsible for following instructions and
warnings on unit and in manual. Read entire
instruction manual before usi ng unit! Bethor-
oughly familiar with the controls and the prop-
er use ofthe unit . Rest rict the use of this unit
to persons who have read, understand and
will follow the instructions and warnings on
the unit and in the manual. Never allow chil-
dren to operate this unit. Close attention is
necessary when used near children.
SAFETY INFORMATION
ON THE UNIT
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL

OPERATORSAFETY

SDress properly. Always wear safety
glasses or similar eye protect ion when op-
erating, or performing maint enance on your
unit (safety glasses are av ailable). Eye
protection should be marked Z87.
SAlways wear face or dust mask if operation
is dusty.
SAlways wear heavy, long pants, long
sleeves, boots, and gloves. Do not go bare-
foot or wear sandals.
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.
SBeing fully covered also helps protect you
from debris and pieces of toxic plants
thrown by spinning blade.
SStay alert. Do not operate when you are
tired, ill, upset, orunder the influence ofal-
cohol, drugs, or medication. Watch what
you are doing; use common sense.
SWear hearing protection.
SNever start or run inside a closed room,
building or other unventilated area.Breath-
ing exhaust fumes can kill.
SKeep handles free of oil and fuel.
SAlways use the handle.
SKeep hands and feet away from cutting
area.
SDo not attempt to remove cut material nor
hold material to be cut whenengine is run-
ning or when cutting member is moving.
SMake sure spark plug is disconnected
when cleaning jammed mat erial from cut-
ting member.
SNever direct discharge of material toward
bystanders nor allow anyone near thearea
of operation. Use care in directing dis-
charge to avoid glass enclosures, automo-
biles, and the like.
SDon’t overreach or stand on unst able sup-
port. Keep good footing and balance at all
times.

UNIT SAFETY

SInspect entire unit before each use. Re-
place damaged parts. Checkfor fuel leaks.
Makesure all fasteners arein place and se-
curely fastened.
SMaintain the unit acc ording to recom-
mended procedures.
SThrow away blades that are bent, warped,
cracked, broken, or damaged in anyother
way. Replace parts that are cracked,
chipped, or damaged before usingthe unit.
SUse only recommended Weed Eater !
parts and accessories. Never use wire,
wire rope, string, flailing devices, etc.
SDisconnect the spark plug beforeperforming
maintenance except carburetor adjustments.
SBe sure the blade stops turning when the
engine idles (see CARBURE TOR AD-
JUSTMENTS).
SRemove the blade before making carbure-
toradj ustments. Holdthe unit by hand. Do
not make carburetor adjustments from the
blade side of the unit.
SKeepot hers away when making carburetor
adjustments.
SNever start the unit with the gearbox re-
moved. The clutch can fly of fand cause se-
rious injury.
SHave all maintenance and service not ex-
plained in this manual performed byan au-
thorized authorized service dealer.

EDGING SAFETY

WARNING: Inspect the area to be
edged before each use. Remove objects
(rocks, brokenglass, nails, wire, string, etc.)
whichc an be thrown by the blade or can wrap
around the shaft.
SKeep others including children, animals ,
bystanders, and helpers at least 50 feet (15
meters) away. Stopthe unit immediately if
you are approached.
SHold the unit firmly with both hands.
SKeepfirm footi ng and balance. Donot over-
reach or stand on unstable s upport.
SDo not attempt to remove cut material nor
hold material to be cut when the engine is
running or when cutting member is movi ng.
SAlways keep the wheels and skid in contact
with the ground.
SKeep all parts of your body awayfrom the
blade and muffler.
SAlways push the unit slowly over the
ground. Stay alert for uneven sidewalks,
holes in the terrain, large roots, etc.
SUse only for jobs explained in this manual.