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WARNING: T he blade continues to
spin after the throttle is released or , engine is
turned off. T he coasting bl ade can throw obj ects
or seriously cut if accidentally touched. Stop the
blade by contacting the right hand side of the
coasting blade with material already cut.
Stop coasting
blade by contact
with cut material.
OPERATOR SAFETY
WARNING: This machine produces
anelectromagnetic field duringoperation. Under
some circumstances, this field may interfere
with active or passive medical implants. To re-
ducethe ri sk o f seri ousor fatalinjury, werecom-
mend persons with medical implants to consult
their physician and the medical implant
manufacturer before operating this machine.
S Dress properly. Always wear safety
glasses or similar eye protection when op-
erating, or performing maintenance, on
your unit (safety glasses are available).
Eye protection should be marked Z87.
S Always wear face or dust mask if operation
is dusty .
S Always wear heavy, long pants, lo ng
sleeves,boots,andgloves. Wearingsafety
leg guards is recommended.
S Always wear foot protection. Do not go
barefoot or wear sandals. Stay clear of
blade/spinning line.
S Secure hairabove shoulderlength. Secure
or remove loose clothing or clothing with
loosely hanging ties, straps, tassels, etc.
They can be caught in moving parts.
S Being fully covered also helps protect you
from debris and pieces of toxic plants
thrown by spinning line.
S Stay alert. Do not operate this unit when you
are tired, ill, upset orunder theinfluence of al-
cohol, drugs, or medication. W atch what you
are doing; use common sense.
S Wear hearing protection. Long or continu-
ous exposure to high noise levels may
cause permanent hearing impairment.
S Muffle rs fitted with catal ytic co nverters get
very hot during use and remain so for some
time after stopping. This also applies at idle
speed. Contact can result in burns to t heskin.
Remember the risk of fire!
S Never start or run inside a closed room or
building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill.
S Keep handles free of oil and fuel.
S Always use the handlebar and a properly
adjusted shoulder strap with a blade (see
ASSEMBLY).
UNIT / MAINTENANCE SAFETY
WARNING: Stop unit anddisconnect
the spark plug before performing mainte-
nance (except carburetor adjustments).
S Throw away blades that are bent, warped,
cracked, broken, or dam aged in any other
way. Replace trimmer head parts that are
cracked, chipped, broken, or damaged in
any other way before using the unit.
S Maintain unit according to recommended
procedures. Keep blade sharp. Keep cut-
ting line at the proper length.
S Use only 3 m m diameter McCulloch brand
replacement line. Never use w ire, rope,
string, etc.
S Install required shield properly before using
the u nit.
S Use only specified blade or trimmer head;
make sure it is properly installed and se-
curely fastened.
S Never start engine with clutch shroud re-
moved. Theclutchcanfly offand causese-
rious injury.
S Besurebladeortrimmer headstopsturning
when engine idles.
S Make carburetor adjustments with the low-
er end supported to prevent blade or trim-
mer line from contacting any object. Hold
unit by hand; do not use the shoulder strap
for support.
S K eepothers away when makingcar bure-
tor adjustments.
S Use only recommended M cCulloch accesso-
ries and replacement parts.
S Have all maintenance and service not ex-
plained i n this m anual performed by your au-
thorized service dealer .
FUEL SAFETY
S Mix and pour fuel outdoors.
S Keep away from sparks or flames.
S Use a container approved for fuel.
S Do notsmoke orallow smokingnear fuelor
the unit.
S Avoid spilling fuel oroil. Wipe up all f uel spills.
S Move at least 3 meters away from fueling
site before starting engine.
S Stop engine and allow to cool before re-
moving fue l cap.
S Always store gasoline in a container ap-
proved for flammable liquids.
CUTTING SAFETY
WARNING: Inspect thearea tobe cut
before each use. Remove objects (rocks,
broken glass, nails, wire, string, etc.) which
can be thrown o r become entangled in the
blade or trimmer head.
S Keep others including children, animals,
bystanders,and helpersat least 5 0feet (15
meters) away. Stop engine immediately if
you are approached.
S Always keep engineon the r ight--hand side
of your body.
S Hold the unit firmly with both hands.