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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 under the age of 15 must not
use the unit; teens may operate the unit
with adult guidance.
•I
nspect the unit before use. Replace
damaged parts. Check for fuel leaks. Make
sure all fasteners 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 fastened.
Be sure that the cutting attachment shield
is properly attached, and positioned as
recommended. Failure to do so can result
in personal injury to the operator and
bystanders, as well as damage to the unit.
•U
se only 0.080 inch (2.03 mm) diameter
original equipment manufacturer
replacement line. Never use metal-reinforced
line, wire, chain or rope. These can break off
and become dangerous projectiles.
• Be aware of risk of injury to the head,
hands and feet.
•C
lear the area to be cut before each use.
Remove rocks, broken glass, nails, wire,
string and other objects which may be
thrown or become entangled in the cutting
attachment. Clear the area of children,
bystanders and pets; keep them outside a
50-foot (15 m.) radius, at a minimum. Even
then, they are still at risk from thrown
objects. Encourage bystanders to wear
eye protection. If you are approached,
stop the unit immediately.
• Squeeze the throttle control and check
that it returns automatically to the idle
position. Make all adjustments or
repairs before using the 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 brushcutting attachment.
SAFETY WARNINGS FOR GAS TRIMMERS
• 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 fuel tank cap 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, well-ventilated
outdoor area where there are no sparks or
flames. Remove the fuel cap slowly, and
only after the engine stops. Do not smoke
while fueling or mixing fuel. Wipe up any
spilled fuel from the unit immediately.
• 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 away 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 be fatal. Operate this unit only
in a well-ventilated outdoor area.
• Wear safety glasses or goggles that meet
ANSI Z87.1 standards and are marked as
such. Wear ear/hearing 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
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
WARNING:
Gasoline is
highly flammable, and its
vapors can explode if ignited.
Take the following precautions:
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WARNING:
When using the
unit, you must follow the
safety rules. Please read these
instructions before operating
the unit in order to ensure the
safety of the operator and any
bystanders. Please keep these
instructions for later use.
• IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS •