SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES
This Symbol Points Out Important Safety Information Which, If Not Followed, Could Endanger The Personal Safety And/or Property Of Yourself And Others. Read And Follow All Instructions In This Manual Before Attempting To Operate Your Trimmer. Failure To Comply With These Instructions May Result In Personal Injury. When You See This
DANGER: Your unit was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious personal injury. This trimmer is capable of amputating hands and feet. Failure to observe the following instructions could result in serious injury or death.
WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE OPERATING
•Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the controls and proper use of the unit.
•Do not operate this unit when tired, ill, or under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
•Children and teens under the age of 15 must not use the unit, except for teens guided by an adult.
•Inspect the unit before use. Replace damaged parts. Check for fuel leaks. Make sure all fasten- ers are in place and secure. Replace cutting attachment parts that are cracked, chipped, or damaged in any way. Make sure the cutting attachment is properly installed and securely fas- tened. Be sure the cutting attachment shield is properly attached, and positioned as recom- mended. Failure to so can result in personal injury to the operator and bystanders, as well as dam- age to the unit.
•Use only 0.080 inch (2.03 mm) diameter genuine manufacturer’s replacement line. Never use
•Be aware of the risk of injury to the head, hands and feet.
•Clear the area to be cut before each use. Remove all objects such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, or string which can be thrown or become entangled in the cutting attachment. Clear the area of children, bystanders, and pets. At a mini- mum, keep all children, bystanders and pets out- side a 50 feet (15 m) radius; there still may be a risk to bystanders from thrown objects. Bystanders should wear eye protection. If you are approached, stop the engine and cutting attach- ment immediately.
•Squeeze the throttle control and check that it returns automatically to the idle position. Make all adjustments or repairs before using unit.
•This unit was not designed to be used as a brushcutter. Do not attach or operate this unit with any type of brushcutting blade or brushcut- ting attachment.
SAFETY WARNINGS FOR GAS TRIMMERS
WARNING: Gasoline is highly flammable, and its vapors can explode if ignited. Take the following pre- cautions:
•Store fuel only in containers specifically designed and approved for the storage of such materials.
•Always stop the engine and allow it to cool before filling the fuel tank. Never remove the cap of the fuel tank, or add fuel, when the engine is hot. Never operate the unit without the fuel cap securely in place. Loosen the fuel tank cap slowly to relieve any pressure in the tank.
•Add fuel in a clean,
•Avoid creating a source of ignition for spilled fuel. Do not start the engine until fuel vapors dissipate.
•Move the unit at least 30 feet (9.1 m) from the fueling source and site before starting the engine. Do not smoke, keep sparks and open flames from the area while adding fuel or operating the unit.
WHILE OPERATING
•Never start or run the unit inside a closed room or building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill. Operate this unit only in a well ventilated area outdoors.
•Wear safety glasses or goggles that are marked as meeting ANSI Z87.1 standards, and ear/hear- ing protection when operating this unit. Wear a face or dust mask if the operation is dusty.
•Wear heavy, long pants, boots, gloves and a long sleeve shirt. Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry, short pants, sandals or go barefoot. Secure hair above shoulder level.
•The cutting attachment shield must always be in place while operating the unit. Do not operate unit without both trimming lines extended, and the proper line installed. Do not extend the trim- ming line beyond the length of the shield.
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