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electrical rating not less than the rating
of unit. Cord must be marked with suf-
fix “W--A” (in Canada “W”). Make sure
your extension cord is in good condi-
tion. Inspect extension cord before use
and replace if damaged. Do not use a
damaged cord. Cord insulation must
be intact with no cracks or deteriora-
tion. Plug connectors must be undam-
aged. An undersized extension cord
will cause a drop in line voltage result-
ingin loss ofpower and overheating. If
in doubt, use the next heavier gauge.
The lower the gauge number, the
heavier the cord (see SELECT AN EX-
TENSION CORD). Do not use multiple
cords.
SDonot abuse cord. Never carry theunit
by the extension cord or yank exten-
sion cord to disconnect unit.
SUse cord retainer to prevent discon-
nection of extension cord from unit.
SeeATTACH THE EXTENSION CORD TO
YOURTRIMMER in the OPERATION sec -
tion.
SDo not use the unit if the switch does
notturn the unit on and off properly. Re-
pairs to the switch must be made by
your authorized service dealer.
SKeep the extension cord clear of oper-
ator and obstacles at all times. Do not
expose cords to heat, oil, water, or
sharp edges.
STo avoid the possibility of electric
shock, avoid body contact with any
grounded conductor, such as metal
fences or pipes.
SGroundFault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)
protection should be provided on cir-
cuit or outlet to be used. Receptacles
are available having built-in GFCI
protection and may be used for this
measure of safety.
UNIT SAFETY
SInspect unit before use. Replacedam-
aged parts. Make sure all handles,
guards, and fasteners are in place and
securely fastened. Parts that are dam-
aged must be repaired or replaced by
an authorized service dealer. This in-
cludes head parts that are cracked, or
chipped, guards, and any other part
that is damaged.
SDo not repair unit yourself.
SUse only 0.065” (1.65 mm) diameter
recommendedtrimmer line (see ACCE-
SORIES). Never use wire, rope, string,
etc.
SUse specified trimmer spool. Make
sure spool is properly installed and all
parts are securely fastened.
SUse only recommended Weed Eaterr
replacement parts and accessories.
CUTTING SAFETY
SInspectarea to be cut. Remove objects
(rocks,broken glass, nails, wire, string,
etc.) which can be thrown or become
entangled in cutting head.
SDo not overreach or stand on unstable
support. Keep firm footing and balance.
SKeepthe cutting headbelow waist lev -
el. Do not raise handles above your
waist. Cutting head can come danger-
ously close to your body.
SKeepaway from cutting head and spin-
ning line.
SUse unit properly. Use only for trim-
ming, edging, and mowing. Do not
force unit; it will do the job better and
with less risk of injury at the rate for
which it was designed.
SUse only in daylight or in good artificial
light.
MAINTENANCE SAFETY
WARNING: Disconnect unit from
the power supply before performing
maintenance,or when changing trimmer
line.
SMaintain unit according to recom-
mended procedures. Keep cutting line
atproper length. Follow instructions for
changing trimmer line.
SHave all service and maintenance not
explained in this manual performed by
an authorized service dealer to avoid
creating a hazard.
SNever douse or squirt the unit with water
or any other liquid. Clean unit and labels
with a damp sponge. Keep handles dry,
clean, and free from oil and grease.
SKeep the air vents clean and free from
debris to avoid overheating the motor.
Clean after each use.
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
SStopthe unit and disconnect the power
source when not in use.
SCarry the unit with motor stopped.
SStore the unit so that the line limiter
blade (on underside of shield) cannot
cause injury.
SStore unit indoors in a high, dryplace
out of the reach of children. Store unit
unplugged.
DOUBLE INSULATION
CONSTRUCTION
This unit is double insulated to helppro -
tect against electric shock. Double in-
sulation construction consists of two
separate “layers” of electrical insulation
instead of grounding.