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Keep handles free of oil and fuel.
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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).
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Look for and replace damaged or loose
parts before each use. Look for and repair
fuel leaks before use. Keep unit in good
working condition.
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Throw away blades that are bent, warped,
cracked, broken, or damaged in any other
way . Replace trimmer head parts that are
cracked, chipped, broken, or damaged in
any other way before using the unit.
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Maintain unit according to recommended
procedures. Keep blade sharp. Keep cut-
ting line at the proper length.
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Use only 0.080
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(2 mm) diam eter Weed Eat-
er
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brand replacement line. Never use
wire, rope, string, etc.
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Install required shield proper ly befor e u sing
the unit. Use the metal s hield for all m etal
blade use. Use the plastic s hield for all line
trimmer use.
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U se only specified blade or trimmer head;
make sure it is properly installed and se-
curely fastened.
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Never start engine with clutch shroud re-
moved. Theclutch canfly off and cause se-
rious injury.
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Besureblade ortrimmer head stops turning
when engine idles.
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Make carburetor adjustments with the low-
er end supported to prevent blade or trim-
mer line from c ontacting any object. Hold
unit by hand; do not use the shoulder strap
for support.
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Keep others away when making carburetor
adjustments.
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Use only recommended Weed Eater
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ac-
cessories and replacement parts.
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Have al l maintenance and service not ex-
plained in this m anual performed by your au-
thorized service dealer.
FUEL SAFETY
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Mix and pour fuel outdoors.
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Keep away from sparks or flames.
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Use a container approved for fuel.
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Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or
the unit or while using the unit.
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Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all fuel
spills before starting engine.
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Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from
fueling site before starting engine.
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Stop engine and allow it to cool bef ore re-
moving fuel cap.
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Empty the fuel tank before storing or trans-
porting the unit. Use up fuel left in the car-
buretor by starting the engine and letting it
run until it stops.
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Store unit and fuel in area where fuel vapor s
cannot reach sparks or open flames from
water heat er s, electric motors or switches,
furnaces, etc.
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Always store gasoline in a container ap-
proved for flammable liquids.
CUTTING SAFETY
WARNING:
Inspect the area to be
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.
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Keep others including children, animals,
bystanders, and helpers at least 50 feet (15
meters) away. Stop engine immediately if
you are approached.
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Always keep engine on the right--hand side
of your body.
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Hold the unit firmly with both hands.
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Keep firm footing and balance. Donot over-
reach.
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Keep blade or trimmer head below waist
level. D o not raise engine above y our waist.
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Keep all parts of your body away from
blade, trimmer head, and muffler when en-
gine isrunning. A hot mufflercan cause se-
rious burns.
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Cut only from your left to your right. Cutting
on right side of the shield will throw debris
away from the operator.
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Use only in daylight or good artificial light.
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Use only for jobs explained in this manual.
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
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Stop the unit before carrying.
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Keep muffler away from your body.
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Allow the engine to cool and secure the unit
before storing or transporting it in a vehicle.
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Empty the fuel tank before storing or trans-
porting the unit. Use upfuel left in the carbu-
retor by starting the engine and letting it run
until it stops.
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Store unit so the blade or line limiter blade
cannot accidentally cause injury. The unit
can be hung by the tube.
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Store unit out of reach of children.
SAFETY NOTICE:
Exposure to vibrations
through prolonged use of gasoline powered
hand tools could cause blood vessel ornerve
damage i n t he fingers, hands, and joints of
people prone to circulation disorders or ab-
normal swellings. Prolonged use in cold
weather has beenlinked toblood vessel dam-
age in otherwise healthy people. Ifsymptoms
occur such as numbness, pain, loss of
strength, change in skin color or texture, or
loss of feeling in the fingers, hands, or joints,
discontinue the use of this tool and seek med-
ical attention. An anti--vibration system does
not guarantee the avoidance of these prob-
lems. Users who operate power tools on a
continual and regular basis must monitor
closely their physical condition and the condi-
tion of this tool.
SPECIAL NOTICE:
This unit is equipped
with a temperature l imiting muffler and spark
arresting screen which meets the require-
ments of California Codes 4442 and4443. All
U.S. forest land and the states of California,
Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey, Ore-
gon, and Washington require by law that
many internal combustion engines be
equipped withasparkarresting screen. Ifyou