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SAFETY RULES
WARNING:
Whenusing gar deningap-
pliances, basic safety precautions should al-
ways be followed to reduce the risk of fire and
ser io us injury. Read and follow all instr uc tio ns .
This power unit can be dangerous !
Operator
is responsible for following unit and manual
instructions and warnings. Read entire in-
struction manual bef ore using unit! Be thor-
oughly familiar with the controls and the prop-
er use of the unit. Restrict the use of this unit
to persons who read, understand, and follow
unit and manual instructions and warnings.
Never allow children to operate this unit.
SAFETY INFORMATION
ON THE UNIT
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
DANGER:
Never use blades, wire or
flailing devices. Unit is designed for line trim-
meruseonly. Useofanyother accessories or
attachments will increase the risk of injury.
WARNING:
Trimmer line throws ob-
jects violently. Youand others can beblinded/
injured. Wear safety glasses and leg protec-
tion. Keep body parts clear of rotating line.
Safety Glasses or similar eye protection
Boots
50 ft.
(15 m)
HAZARD ZONE
Keep children, bystanders, and animals 50
feet (15meters)away.Ifapproached stopunit
immediately.
If situations occur w hich are not covered in
this manual, use care and good judgement. If
youneed assistance, contact yourauthorized
service dealer or call 1-800-554-6723.
OPERATOR SAFETY
S
Dress properly. Always wear safety glasses
or similar eye protection when operating, or
performing maintenance, on your unit (safety
glasses areavailable). Eye protection should
be marked Z87.
S
Always wearface or dust m askif operation is
dusty.
S
Alwayswearheavy ,longpants, long sleeves,
boots, andgloves. Wearing s afetylegguards
is recommended.
S
Always wearfoot protection. Do not gobare-
foot or wear sandals. Stay clear of spinning
line.
S
Securehairaboveshoulderlength. Secureor
remove looseclothing orclothingwithloosely
hanging ties, straps, tassels, etc. They can
be caught i n moving parts.
S
Being fully covered also helps protect you
from debris and pieces of toxic plants thrown
by spinning l ine.
S
Stay Alert. Do not operate this unit when you
are tir ed, ill, upset orundertheinfluence of al-
cohol, drugs, or m edication. Watch what you
are doing; use common sense.
S
Wear hearing protection.
S
Never start or run inside a closed room or
building. Breathing exhaust f um es can kill.
S
Keep handles free of oil and f uel.
UNIT / MAINTENANCE SAFETY
DANGER:
Never start the engine with
the clutch shroud removed. The clutch will fly
apart and cause serious injury.
S
Tur nengine of fanddisconnectspark plugbe-
foreperforming m aintenance exceptcarbure-
tor adjustments.
S
Inspect unit before use. Look for and r eplace
damaged or loose parts before each use.
Make sureall handles, guards, and fasteners
are in place and securely fastened. Look for
andrepairfuel leaksbeforeuse.Keep ingood
wor king condition.
S
Replace trimmer head that is chipped,
cracked, broken, or damaged in any other
way before using the unit.
S
Maintain unitaccording torecommendedpro-
cedures. Keep cutting line at proper length.
S
Use only 0.115” diameter Weed Eater
R
brand cut length line (see REPLACING
THE LINE). Never use wire, rope, string,
etc.
S
Make sure unit is assembled correctly as
shown in this manual.
S
Make carburetor adjustments with lower
end supported to prevent line from contact-
ing any object.
S
Keep others away when making carburetor
adjustments.
S
Use only recommended Weed Eater
R
ac-
cessories and replacement parts.
S
Have all maintenance and service not ex-
plained inthis manualperformedbyanautho-
rized service dealer .
FUEL SAFETY
S
Mix and pour f uel outdoors.
S
Keep away from sparks or flames.
S
Use a c ontainer approved for fuel.
S
Do not smoke orallow smoking near fuel or
the unit.
S
Av oidspillingfueloroil. Wipe u pall fuelspills.