Weed Eater 545117506 Trimmer User Manual


 
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IDENTIFICATION OF SAFETY SYMBOLS
When servicing unit, use only identical replace-
ment parts.
Never allow children to operate this unit.
Hazard zone for thrown o bjects
S Blades can throw objects violently.
S Others can be blinded or injured.
S Keep people and animals 30 feet (10 m) away.
This unit is for household use only and not for commercial
use.
SAFETY RULES
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: Whenusingelectricgar-
dening appliances, basic safety precautions
must always befollowed toreduce the r isk of
fire, electric shock, and serious injury. Read
and follow all instructions.
This power unit can be dangerous! Operator
is responsible for following the warnings and
instructions in this manual and on the unit.
Read entire instruction manual before using
unit! Be thoroughly familiar with the controls
andthep roperu seoftheunit.R estrict t heuse
of this unit to persons who read, understand,
and follow unit and manual warnings and
instructions. Never allow children to operate
this unit. Close attention is necessary when
used near children.
OPERATOR SAFETY
DANGER: RISK OF CUT; KEEP
HANDS AND FEET AWAY FROM BLADE.
Keep both hands on handles when po wer is
on. Do notattempt to clear away cut material
when blades are in motion. Remove battery
pack from unit before removing jammed ma-
terial from blades. Do notgrab orhold unit by
blades.
S Dress properly. A lways wear safety
glasses or similar eye protection when op-
erating,orperformingmaintenanceonyour
unit.(Safetyglassesareavailable.)Always
wearfaceordustmaskifoperationisdusty.
Always wear heavy, long pants, long
sleeves, boots, and gloves. Secure hair
above shoulder length. Do not go barefoot
orwear shortpants,sandals, jewelry,loose
clothing, or clothing with loosely hanging
straps, ties, tassels, etc. They can be
caught in m oving parts.
S Always wear hearing protection when us-
ing this unit.
S Being fully covered also helps protect you
from debrisand pieces oftoxic plantssuch
as poison ivy thrown by the blades, which
couldbemoreofahazardthantouchingthe
plant itself.
S Stay Alert. Do not operate unit when you are
tired, ill, upset or under influence of alcohol,
drugs, ormedication. W atch what youare do-
ing; use common sense.