OPERATOR SAFETY
S Dress properly. Always wear safety glasses or similar eye protection when op- erating, or performing maintenance on your unit. (Safety glasses are available.) Always wear face or dust mask if operation is dusty. Always wear heavy, long pants, long sleeves, boots, and gloves. Do not go bare- foot 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 line.
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.
S Avoid unintentional starting of the unit. Keep hands and fingers away from the trig- ger switch while carrying the unit.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
WARNING: Avoid a dangerous envi- ronment. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not use on wet grass. Do not use in rain, in damp or wet locations, or around swimming pools, hot tubs, etc. Do not expose to snow, rain, or water to avoid the possibility of electrical shock.
S Only use the charger provided with your unit when charging the battery. Use of any other charger could permanently damage the battery, charger, and/or the unit.
SUse charger with standard household electri- cal outlets only (120 volt). Do not abuse the charger or charger cord. Never carry the unit by the charger cord or yank cord to discon-
nect from receptacle. Do not use the charger if the charger or charger cord is damaged.
SUse the charger indoors only.
SStore and charge this unit in a dry location and out of the reach of children.
SAvoid dangerous situations. Do not charge the battery or use the unit in an explosive or corrosive environment. Avoid areas where flammable liquids or gases are present to avoid creating a fire or explosion and/or
causing damage to unit.
SDo not operate unit while it is attached to the charger.
SDo not attempt to repair unit, battery or char- ger. Inspect insulation and connectors on the unit and charger before each use. If there is
any damage, do not use until damage is re- paired by your authorized service dealer.
SDo not insert any object into the motor area. S Battery-powered units do not have to be plugged into an electrical outlet to operate; therefore, they are always in operating condi- tion. Be aware of possible hazards when you are not using your battery-powered unit.
S Do not dispose of the battery in a fire. The cell may explode. Check with local code for prop- er disposal. Do not open or mutilate the bat- tery. Released electrolyte is corrosive and
may cause damage to the eyes or skin. It may be toxic if swallowed.
S When handling batteries, take care not to short the battery with conducting materials such as rings, bracelets, and keys. The bat- tery or conductor may overheat and cause burns.
SDo not use the unit if the trigger switch does not turn the unit on and off properly. Repairs to
the switch must be made by your authorized service dealer.
SNever immerse any part of the unit or char-
ger into any liquid.
S Inspect charger cord periodically and if damaged, have it repaired or replaced by an authorized service dealer.
SDisconnect charger from receptacle when not in use to reduce the risk of electric shock or serious personal injury.
UNIT SAFETY
SInspect unit before use. Replace damaged parts. Make sure all handles, guards, and fasteners are in place and securely fas- tened. Parts that are damaged must be re- paired or replaced by an authorized service dealer These include head parts that are cracked, or chipped, guards, and any other
part that is damaged.
SDo not repair unit yourself.
S Use only 0.065 inch (1.65 mm) diameter recommended trimmer line (see USER RE- PLACEABLE SERVICE PARTS in the SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS section). Never use wire, rope, string, etc.
S Use specified trimmer spool. Make sure spool is properly installed and all parts are securely fastened.
SUse only WEED EATER replacement parts and accessories as recommended.
CUTTING SAFETY
WARNING: Inspect area to be cut. Remove objects (rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, string, etc.) which can be thrown or be- come entangled in cutting head.
SDo not overreach or stand on unstable sup- port. Keep firm footing and balance.
SKeep the cutting head below waist level. Do not raise handles above your waist. Cutting head can come dangerously close to your
body.
SKeep away from cutting head and spinning line.
S Use unit properly. Use only for trimming, scalping, and mowing. Do not force unit. It will do the job better and with less risk of in- jury at the rate for which it was designed.
SUse only in daylight or in good artificial light.
MAINTENANCE SAFETY
WARNING: Stop unit before per- forming maintenance. Keep hands and fin- gers away from the trigger switch to avoid ac- cidental starting during maintenance, or when changing trimmer line.
SMaintain unit according to recommended pro- cedures. Keep cutting line at proper length. Follow instructions for changing trimmer line.
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