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SAFETY RULES
WARNING: When using gardening
appliances,basicsafetyprecautionsshould
alwaysbefollowed toreduce therisk offire
and serious injury. Read and follow all
instructions.
Thispowerunitcanbedangerous!Operatoris
responsible for following unit and manual
instructions and warnings. Read entire
Operator’s Manual before using unit! Be
thoroughlyfamiliarwiththecontrols andthe
properuseoftheunit. Restricttheuseofthis
unit to persons who read, understand,and
follow unit and manual instructions and
warnings.Neverallowchildrentooperatethis
unit.
SAFETY INFORMATION
ON THE UNIT
OPERATORS
MANUAL
DANGER: Never use blades, wire or
flailingdevices. Thisunitisdesignedforline
trimmer use only. Use of any other
accessoriesorattachmentswillincreasethe
risk of injury.
WARNING: Trimmer line throws objects
violently. You and others can be
blinded/injured.Wearsafetyglassesandleg
protection. Keepbodypartsclearofrotating
line.
Hazard Zone
Safety glasses or similar eye protection
Boots
50 ft.
(15 m)
Keep children, bystanders,and animals50
feet(15meters)away. If approached,stop
unit immediately.
Ifsituations occurwhich arenot coveredin
thismanual,usecareandgoodjudgment. If
you need assistance, contact your
Authorized Service Dealer or call
1--800--554--6723.
OPERATOR SAFETY
S Always wear safety eye protection.
S Always wear long pants, long sleeves,
boots, and gloves. Wearing safety leg
guards is recommended. Do not go
barefoot or wear sandals. Stay clear of
spinning line.
S Securehairaboveshoulderlength.Secure
or remove loose clothing or clothing with
looselyhanging ties,straps, tassels,etc.
They can be caught in moving parts.
S Donotoperatethisunitwhenyouaretired,
ill,orundertheinfluenceofalcohol,drugs,
or medication.
S Wearhearingprotectionifyouusethisunit
for more than 1 1/2 hours per day.
S Neverstartorruninsideaclosedroomor
building.Breathingexhaustfumescankill.
S Keep handles free of oil and fuel.
UNIT/MAINTENANCE SAFETY
S Disconnect the spark plug before
performingmaintenanceexceptcarburetor
adjustments.
S Look for and replace damaged or loose
partsbeforeeachuse. Lookforandrepair
fuel leaks before use. Keep in good
working condition.
S Replace trimmer head parts that are
chipped,cracked,broken,ordamagedin
any other way before using the unit.
S Makesureunitisassembledcorrectlyas
shown in this manual.
S Make carburetor adjustments with lower
end supported to prevent line from
contacting any object.
S Keepothersawaywhenmakingcarburetor
adjustments.
S Use only recommended WEED EATER
accessories and replacement parts.
FUEL SAFETY
S Mix and pour fuel outdoors.
S Keep away from sparks or flames.
S Use a container approved for fuel.
S Donotsmokeorallowsmokingnearfuelor
the unit.
S Wipe up all fuel spills.
S Moveatleast10feet(3meters)awayfrom
fueling site before starting engine.
S Stop engine and allow to cool before
removing fuel cap.
CUTTING SAFETY
S Use only for trimming, mowing, and
sweeping. Donotuseforedging,pruning,
or hedge trimming.
S Inspecttheareabeforeeachuse.Remove
objects (rocks, brokenglass, nails,wire,
etc.) which canbe thrownby orbecome
entangledinline.Hardobjectscandamage
trimmer head and be thrown causing
serious injury.
S Keep firm footing and balance. Do not
overreach.
S Keep all parts of your body away from
spinning line and muffler. Keep engine
belowwaistlevel. Ahotmufflercancause
serious burns.
S Cuttingwiththelineonleftsideoftheshield
will throw debris away from theoperator.