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SAFETY RULES
I. GENERAL OPERATION
• Read, understand, and follow all instruc-
tions on the machine and in the manual
before starting. Be thor ough ly familiar
with the controls and the proper use of
the machine before starting.
• Do not put hands or feet near or under
rotating parts.
• Keep all parts of your body away from
muffl er and spinning line. A hot muffl er
can cause serious burns.
• Only allow responsible individuals, who
are familiar with the instructions, to oper-
ate the machine.
• Stay away from breakable objects, such
as house windows, auto glass, green-
hous es, etc.
• Clear the area of objects such as rocks,
toys, wire, bones, sticks, etc., which
could be picked up and thrown by the
spinning lines.
• Be sure the area is clear of other people
before trimming, particularly small chil-
dren and pets. Stop machine if anyone
enters the area.
• Wear appropriate clothing such as a
long-sleeved shirt or jacket. Also wear
long trousers or slacks. Do not wear
shorts.
• Do not wear loose clothing which could
get caught in this equipment.
• Do not operate the machine when bare-
foot or wearing open sandals. Always
wear work gloves and sturdy footwear.
Leather work shoes or short boots work
well for most people. These will protect
the operator’s ankles and shins from
small sticks, splinters, and other debris,
and improve traction.
• Do not pull machine backwards unless
absolutely necessary. Always look down
and behind before and while moving
backwards.
• Do not operate the machine without
proper guards, plates or other safety
protective devices in place.
• See manufacturer’s instructions for prop-
er operation and installation of accesso-
ries. Only use accessories approved by
the manufacturer.
• Never use blades, wire, or fl ailing de-
vices. This unit is designed for line trim-
mer use only. Use of other ac ces so ries
or attachments will increase the risk of
injury.
Safety Rules ........................................ 2-4
Assembly.................................................4
Operation............................................. 5-9
Maintenance Schedule..........................10
Maintenance.................................... 10-13
Service and Adjustments................. 14-15
Storage............................................ 15-16
Troubleshooting.....................................17
TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARNING: This trimmer is equipped with an internal com bus tion engine and should
not be used on or near any un im proved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-cov ered
land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting ap-
plicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be main tained in
effective working order by the operator.
In the state of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California
Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on
federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffl er is available through your nearest au tho -
rized service center/department.
The operation of any trimmer can result in foreign objects thrown into
the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety
glasses or eye shields while operating your trimmer or per form ing any
adjustments or repairs. We rec om mend a wide vision safety mask over
spectacles or standard safety glasses.
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