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SAFETY RULES
WARNING: When using electric
gardening appliances, basic safety pre-
cautionsshould always be followed to re-
duce the risk of fire, electric shock, and
serious injury. Read and follow all
instructions.
SAFETY INFORMATION
ON THE UNIT
This power unit can be dangerous! Opera-
toris responsiblefor foll owing thewar nings
and instructions in this manual and on the
unit. Read entire instruction manual before
using unit! Be thoroughly familiar with the
controls and the proper use of the unit. Re-
strict the use of this unit to persons who
read, understand, and follow unit and
manualwarning and inst ructions. Never al-
low children to operate this unit. Close
attention is necessary when used near
children.
DANGER:Never use blades or flail-
ingdevices. Unit is designed for line trim-
meruse only.Use of any other accesso-
ries or attachments will increase the risk
of injury.
WARNING: Trimmer line throws
objects violently. Youand others can be
blinded/injured. Wear safety glasses,
boots, and leg protection. Keep body
parts clear of rotating line.
Safety Glasses or similar ey e protection
Boots
Hazard Zone
15 m
50 ft.
Keep children, bystanders, and animals
50 feet (15 meters) away.If approached
stop unit immediately.
If situations occur which are not covered
in this manual, use care and good
judgement. If you need assistance,
contact your Authorized Service Dealer
or call 1-800-554-6723.
OPERATORSAFETY
SDress properly. Always wear safety
glasses or similar eye protection when
operating or performing maintenance on
your unit. (Safety glasses are available. )
Always wear face or dust mask if opera-
tion is dusty. Always wear heavy, long
pants, long sleeves, boots, and gloves.
Do not go barefoot or wear sandals.
SSecure hair above shoulder length.
Secure or remove loose clothing and
jewelryor clothing withloosely 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 the influence
of alcohol, drugs, or medication. Watch
whatyou are doing; usecommon sense.
SAvoid unintentional starting of the unit.
Nevercarry unit with your finger on the
switch. Be sure the switch is in OFF
position and never touch the switch
when connecting extension cord.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
WARNING:Avoid a dangerous en-
vironment. To reduce the risk of electri-
cal shock, 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 toavoid the possibil-
ity of electrical shock.
SUse a voltage supply shown on unit.
SAvoid dangerous situations. Do not use
in the presence of flammable liquids or
gases to avoid creating a fire or explo-
sion and/or causing damage to unit.
SToreduce the risk of electrical shock,this
appliance has a polarized plug (one
blade is wider than the other) and will re-
quire the use of a polarized extension
cord. The appliance plug will fit into a po-
larized extension cord only one way. If
the plug does not fit fully into t he exten-
sioncord, r everse the plug. If the plug still
doesnot fit , obtain acorrect pol arizedex -
tension cord. A polarized extension cord
will require the use of a polarized wall
outlet. This plug will fit into the polarized
wall outlet only one way.If pl ugdoes not
fit fully into the wall outlet, reverse the
plug. If the plug still does not fit, contact a
qualified electrician to install the proper
walloutl et. Do not change the equipment
plug, extension cord receptacle, or ex-
tension cord plug in any way.
SToreduce risk of electrical shock, use
extensioncords specifically markedas
suitable for outdoor appliances having