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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 (s ee
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 dam aged 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) diameter Weed
Eater
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brand replacement line. Never use
wire, rope, string, etc.
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Install required shield properly before using
the unit. Use the metal shield for all metal
blade use. Use the plastic shield for all line
trimmer use.
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Use 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. The clutch can fly off and cause se-
rious injury.
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Besureblade ortrimmer headstopsturning
when engine idles.
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Make carburetor adjustments with the low-
er end supported t o prevent blade or trim-
mer line from contacting any object. Hold
unit by hand; do not use the shoulder strap
for support.
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Keep others awaywhen 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 all maintenance and service not ex-
plained in this manual performed by y our
authorized 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 orallow 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
the fueling site before starting engine.
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Stop engine and allow it to cool before 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 unitand fuelin areawhere fuelvapors
cannot reach sparks or open flames from
water heaters, 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 or become entangled in the
blade or trimmer head.
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Keep others including children, animals,
bystanders, andhelpers at least 50 feet (15
meters) away. Stop engi ne 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. Do not
overreach.
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Keepbladeortrimmerheadbelowwaistlevel.
Do not r aise engine above your waist.
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Keep all parts of your body away from
blade, trimmer head, and muffler when en-
gine isrunning. Keep all of yourbody away
from the m uffler whenit is hot. A hot muffler
can cause serious burns.
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Cut 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 muffer away from your body.
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Allow the engine to cool andsecure the unit
before storing or transporting itin a vehicle.
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Empty the fuel tank before storing or trans-
porting the unit. Useupfuel left inthecarbu-
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 in the fingers, hands, and joints of
people prone to circulation disorders or ab-
normal swellings. Prolonged use in cold
weather hasbeen linked toblood vessel dam-
age inotherwise 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 ofthis tool and seekmed-
ical attention. An anti -- vibration system does
not guarantee the a voidance 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 limiting muffler and spark
arresting screen which meets the require-
ments of California Codes 4442 and4443. All
U.S. forest land and the states of C alifornia,
Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey, Ore-
gon, and Washington require by law that
many internal combustion engines be