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SSecurehair 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 y ou
aretir ed, ill, upset or under the influence of al-
cohol, drugs, or medication. Watchwhat you
are doing; use common sense.
SWear hearing protection.
SNever start or run inside a closed room or
building. Breathingex haust fumes can kill.
SKeep handles free of oil and fuel.
UNIT / MAINTENANCE SAFETY
WARNING: Dis connect the spark
plug before performing maintenance except
carburetor adjustments.
SLook for and replace damaged or loose parts
before each use. Look for and repair fuel
leaks before use. Keep in good work ing
condition.
SReplace trimmer head parts that are chipped,
cracked, broken, or damaged in any other
way before using the unit.
SMaintainunit acc ording to recommended pro-
cedures. Keep cutting line at proper length.
SUse only 0.080″(2 mm) diameter WEED
EATER brand line. Never use wire, rope,
string, etc.
SInstall required shield properly before using
the unit. Use only s pecified trimmer head;
makesur e it is properly installed and sec urely
fastened.
SMake sure unit is assembled correctly as
shown in this manual.
SMake carburetor adjustments with lower end
supported to prevent line from contacting any
object.
SKeep others away when making carburetor
adjustments.
SUse only recommended WEED EATER ac-
cessories and replacement parts.
SHave all maintenance and service not ex-
plainedin this manual per formed by an autho-
rized service dealer.
FUEL SAFETY
SMix and pour fuel outdoors.
SKeep away from sparks or flames.
SUse a container approved for fuel.
SDo not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or
the unit.
SAvoidspilling f uel or oil. Wipe up a ll fuel spills.
SMove at least 10 feet (3 meters ) away from
fueling site before starting engine.
SStop engine and allow to cool before remov-
ing fuel cap.
SAlways store gasoline in a c ontainer ap-
proved for flammable liquids.
CUTTING SAFETY
WARNING: Ins pect the area before
each use. Remove objects (r ocks, broken
glass, nails, wire, etc.) which can be thrown
byor become entangled in line. Hard objects
candamage the trimmer head and be thrown
causing serious injury.
SKeep others including children, animals,
bystanders, andhelper s at least 50 feet (15
meters) away. Bystander s should be enco ur-
agedto wear safety glasses. Stop engine
immediately if you are approached.
SUse only for trimming, scalping, mowingand
sweeping. Do not use for edging, pruning or
hedge trimming.
SKeep firm footing and balance. Do not over-
reach.
SKeepall par ts of your body away from muffler
and spinning line. Keep engine below waist
level. A hot muffler can cause serious burns.
SCutfrom your right to your left. Cuttingon left
side of the shield will throw debris away fr om
the operator.
SUse only in daylight or good artificial light.
SUse only for jobs explained in this manual.
TRANSPORTINGAND STORAGE
SAllow engine to cool; secure unit befor e stor-
ing or transporting in vehicle.
SEmpty the fuel tank before storing or trans-
portingthe unit. Us e upfuel lef tin the carbur e-
torby s tarting the engine and letting it run unti l
it stops.
SStore unit and fuel in area where fuel vapors
cannotre ach sparks or open flames from wa-
ter heaters, electric motors or switches ,f ur-
naces, etc.
SStoreunit s o line limiter blade cannot acc iden-
tallyc ause injury. The unit c an be hung by the
shaft.
SStore unit out of reach of children.
WARNING : The engine exhaust
from this product contains chemicals known
tothe State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vib rations
through prolonged use of gasoline power ed
hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve
damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of
people prone to circulation disorders or abnor-
mal swellings. Prolonged use in cold weather
has been linked to blood vessel damage in
otherwise healthy people. If symptoms occur
such as numbness, pain, los s 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 medical att ention. An
anti--vibration system does not guarantee the
avoidance of these problems. Users who oper-
atepower tool s on a continual and regular bas is
must monitor closely their physical condition
and the conditionof this tool.
SPECIAL NOTICE: This unit is equipped
witha temperature limiting muffler and spark ar-
resting screen which meets the requirements of
CaliforniaC odes 4442 and 4443. All U.S. fores t
land and the states of California, Idaho, Maine,
Minnesota,N ew Jersey, Oregon, and Washing-
ton require by law that many internal combus-
tionengines be equipped with a spa rk arresting
screen. If you operate in a locale where such
regulations exist, you are legally respons ible for
maintaining the operating condition of these
parts. Failure to do so is a violation of the law.