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SAFETY RULES AND PRECAUTIONS
Failure to follow safety rules and precautions could result in serious personal injury.
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KNOW YOUR UNIT
1. Read your Operator's Manual carefully until
you completely understand and can follow
all safety rules, precautions and operating
instructions before operating the unit.
2 Restrict your unit to users who understand
and follow all safety rules, precautions, and
operating instructions found in this manual.
B. PLAN AHEAD
Always wear eye protection. The
1. splash deflector/line iimiter will not
prevent rocksand debris frombeing
thrown or ricocheting into the eyes
--and face which can result In loss of vision or
serious personal injury.
2. Dress safely in long pants and wear boots or
safety shoes. Do not wear loose clothing,
jewelry, short pants or sandals; or go barefoot.
3. Do not operate the unit when you are tired,
ill, or upset; or if you have taken alcohol or
drugs/medication.
4. Inspect the area to be cut before starting the
unit. Remove all debris and objects that can
ricochet,be thrown,become entangledinthecutting
head, or cause injuryor damage duringcutting.
5. Keep children, bystanders and animals a safe
distance away from the work area -- a minimum
of 30 feet (10 meters).
C. HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION
1. Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame (in-
eluding smoking, open flames, or work that
could cause sparks) in the areas where fuel
is mixed, poured, or stored.
2. Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area; store fuel in
a cool, dry, well-ventilated place; and use an
approved, marked container for allfuel purposes.
3. DO .n_oLsmoke while handling fuel or while
operating the unit.
4. Wipe up all spills before starting the eng'ine.
5. Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from
fuel and fueling site before starting the
engine.
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OPERATE YOUR UNIT SAFELY
1. Inspect the entire unit before each use for loose,
missing or damaged parl_Do not use until the unit
isin proper workingorder.
2. Use only flexible, non-metalic, monofilament
cutting line. Do notuseothermaterialssuchas rope,
wire,etc. Wirecan break offduring cutting and be -
come a dangerous missile.
3. Make sure the cutting head stops turning
when the throttle trigger is released and the
engine runs at idle speed. For correction,
refer to "Carburetor Adjustments," page 9.
4. Keep the handles free of oil and fuel.
5. Never start or run the engine inside a closed
room or building. Exhaus[ _LJmes contain
dangerous carbon monoxide.
Keep your body clear of the cutting head
while the unit is in use.
Do not operate in a position over waist high.
Do not overreach. Keep firm footing and
balance at att times.
Run the engine at full throttle only when
cutting.
Stop the engine before removing the fuel
cap.
Use only for jobs explained in this manual.
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MAINTAIN YOUR UNIT PROPERLY
1. Maintain the unit according to recommend.
ed procedures.
2. Disconnect spark plug before performing
maintenance except for carburetor adjustment.
3. Use only recommended replacement •parts.
The use of any part, or accessory not specifically
designed forthis unit could create a hazardand/or void
your warranty.
4. Drain fuel from the fuel tank before storing
for 30 or more days.
5. Do not store theunit or fuel in a closed area
where fuelvaporsocan reach sparks or an
open flame from hot water heaters, furnaces,etc.
6. Store in a dry ar.ea out of the reach of
children.
i_WAR NI NG
The lower unit of this machine is designed as a line
trimmer only, and must not be equipped with any type
blade. Serious injury can occur to the user or
bystanders because:
The necessary protective devices for blade use are
not part of-the lower unit.
-- Some blades are not designed for the high speed
this engine produces. This can cause Injury due to
blade failure.
Do not use any attachment with this engine other than
those supplied by the manufacturer and specifically
recommended for this power head. Serious injury to
the user or damage tothe engine can resultotherwise,
STATE AN D LOCAL
ORDINANCE REQUIREMENTS
Your engine is equipped with a temperature limiting
muffler and spark arresting screen which meets the
requirements of California Codes 4442 and 4443. All
U.S. Forest Land and the states of California, Maine,
Oregon, and Washington require bylaw that certaininter-
nal combustion engines operated on forest, brush, and
grass covered areas be equipped with a temperature
limiting muffler and/or spark .arresting screen. If you
operate an internal combustion engine in a state or
locale where such regulations exist, you are legally
responsible for maintaining the operating condition of
these parts. Failure to do so can subject you to
liability or to a fine.