Weed Eater 358.79489 Know Your Unit, Plan Ahead, Handle Fuel with CAUTION, IT is Highly Flammable

_WARNING: Failure to follow all

Safety Rules and Precautions can result in serious injury.

KNOW YOUR UNIT

•Read your instruction manua_ carefully until you completely understand and can follow all warnings and safety rules before operat- ing the unit.

•Restrict unit to users who understand and

will follow all warnings and safety rules in this manual.

WARNING: Inspect the area before

starting the unit. Remove all debris and hard objects such as rocks, glass, wire, etc. that can ricochet, be thrown, or otherwise cause injury or damage during operation.

•Use your unit as a blower for:

•Sweeping debris or grass clippings from driveways, sidewalks, patios, etc.

•Blowing grass clippings, straw, or leaves into piles, around joints, or between bricks.

PLAN AHEAD

•Always wear eye protection when operating, servicing, or performing maintenance on unit. Wearing eye protection will help to prevent rocks or debris from being blown or ricochet- ing into eyes and face which can result in blindness and/or serious injury. Eye protec- tion should be marked ANSi Z87.

•Always wear foot protection. Do not go barefoot or wear sandals.

•Always wear respirator or face mask when working with unit in dusty environments.

•Secure hair above shoulder length. Secure or remove jewelry, loose clothing, or cloth- ing with loosely hanging straps, ties, tas- sels, etc. They can be caught in moving parts.

•Do not operate unit when you are tired, ill, up- set, or if you are under the influence of alco- hol, drugs, or medication.

•Keep children, bystanders, and animals away from work area a minimum of 30 feet (10 meters) when starting or operating unit. Do not point blower nozzle in the direction of people or pets.

HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION, IT IS

HIGHLY FLAMMABLE

•Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame (in- cluding smoking, open flames, or work that can cause sparks) in the areas where fuel is mixed, poured, or stored.

•Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area; store fuel in a cool, dry, well ventilated place; use an approved, marked container for all fuel pur- poses.

•Do not smoke while handling fuel or while operating the unit.

•Make sure the unit is properly assembled and in good operating condition.

•Do not fill fuel tank while engine is running.

•Avoid spilling fuei or oil. Wipe up fuel spills be- fore starting engine.

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•Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from fuel and fueling site before starting engine.

•Always store gasoline in a container ap- proved for flammable liquids.

OPERATE YOUR UNIT SAFELY

•inspect unit before each use for wore, loose, missing, or damaged parts. Do not use until unit is in proper working order.

•Keep outside surfaces free from oil and fuel.

•Never start or run engine inside a closed room, building or other unventilated area. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill.

•To avoid static electricity shock, do not wear rubber gloves or any other insulated gloves while operating unit.

•Do not set unit on any surface except a clean, hard area while engine is running. Debris such as gravel, sand, dust, grass, etc. could be picked up by the air intake and thrown out through discharge opening, damaging unit, property, or causing serious injury to bystanders or operator.

•Avoid dangerous environments. Do not use in unventilated areas or where explosive vapors or carbon monoxide build up could be present.

•Do not overreach or use from unstable sur-

faces such as ladders, trees, steep slopes,

rooftops, etc. Keep firm footing and balance at all times.

•Never place objects inside the blower tubes; always direct the blowing debris away from people, animals, glass, and solid objects such as trees, automobiles, walls, etc. The force of air can cause rocks, dirt, or sticks to be thrown or to ricochet which can hurt people or animals, break glass, or cause other damage.

•Never run unit without the proper equip- ment attached. When using your unit as a blower, always install blower tube.

•Check air intake opening and blower tube frequently, always with engine stopped and spark plug disconnected. Keep vents and discharge tubes free from debris which can accumulate and restrict proper air flow and cause damage to the unit.

•Never use for spreading chemicals, fertiliz- ers, or other substances which may contain toxic materials.

•To avoid spreading fire, do not use near leaf or brush fires, fireplaces, barbecue pits, ashtrays, etc.

•Use only for jobs explained in this manual.

MAINTAIN YOUR UNIT PROPERLY

•Have all maintenance other than the rec- ommended procedures described in the in-

struction manual performed by an autho- rized service dealer.

•Disconnect spark plug before performing

maintenance except for carburetor adjust- ments.

•Use only recommended WEED EATER parts; use of any other parts may void your warranty and cause damage to your unit.