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UNIT/MAINTENANCE SAFETY
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Look for and replace damaged or loose
parts before each use. Look for and repai r
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” (2 mm) diameter Weed
Eater
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brand 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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Besure blade ortrimmerhead stops turning
when engine idles.
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Disconnect the spark plug before perform-
ing maintenance (except carburetor adjust-
ments).
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Make c arburetor 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.
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Keep others away when making carburetor
adjustments.
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Use only r ecommended Weed Eater ac-
cessories and replacement parts.
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Have al l maintenance and service not ex-
plained in this manual performed by your A u-
thorized Ser v ice 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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Wipe upallfuel spillsbefore starting engine.
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Moveatleast10 feet(3 m eter s)aw ayfromfu-
eling site bef or e starting engi ne.
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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 the unit.
Use up fuel left in the carburetor by starting
the engine and letting it run until it stops.
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Store unit andfuel inarea wherefuel vapors
cannot reach sparks or open flames from
water heaters, electric motors or switches,
furnaces, etc.
CUTTING SAFETY
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Inspect the area to be cut before each use.
Remove objects (rocks, broken glass,
nails, wire, string, etc.) whichcan b ethrown
or become entangled in the blade or trim-
mer head.
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Keep others including children, animals, by-
standers, andhelpers at l east 50feet (15 m e-
ters)aw ay. S topengineimmediatelyif youare
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 andbalance. Donot over-
reach.
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Keep blade or trimmer head below waist
level.
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Do not raise engi ne above your waist.
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Keep all parts of your body away from
blade, trimmer head, and muffler when en-
gine is running.
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Cut from your right to your left.
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Use onl y 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 engine to cool and secure unit bef ore
storing or transporting it in a vehicle.
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Empty the fuel tank before storing or tr ans-
porting the unit. Useupfuel left inthe carbu-
retor by starting the engine andletting it run
until it stops.
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Store unit and fuel in an ar ea where fuel va-
pors cannot reach spar ks or open flames
from water heaters, electric motors or
switches, furnaces, e tc.
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Store unit so the blade or line limiter cannot
accidentally cause injury. The unit can be
hung by t he 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 or nerve
damage i n the fingers, hands, and joints of
people prone to circulation disorders or ab-
normal swellings. Prolonged use in cold
weather has beenlinked to blood vessel dam-
age in otherwise healthy people. If symptoms
occur such as numbness, pain, loss of
strength, change in skin color or texture, or
loss of feeling in t he fingers, hands, or joints,
discontinue the useof this tool and seekmed-
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 limiting muffler and spark
arresting screen which meets the require-
ments of California Codes 4442 and 4443. 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 with a spark arrestor screen. If you
operate inalocale wheresuch regulations ex-
ist, you are legally responsible for installing
and maintaining the operating condition of
these parts. Failure to do so is a violation of
the law. Refer to the SERVICE section for
maintenance of the spark arrestor.