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S Se curehairaboveshould erlength. Secureor
remove loose clothing or clothing with loosely
hanging ties, straps, tassels, etc. They can
be caught in m oving parts.
S Being fully covered also helps protect you
from de bris and pieces of toxic plants thrown
by spinning line.
S Stay Alert. Do not operate this unit when you
are tired, ill, upset or under the influence of al-
cohol, drugs, or medication. W atch what you
are doing; use common sense.
S W ear hearing protection.
S Never start or run inside a closed room or
building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill.
S Keep hand les free of oil and fuel.
UNIT / MAINTENANCE SAFETY
WARNING: Disconnect t he spark
plug before performing maintenance except
carburetor adjustments.
S Look for and replace damaged or loose parts
before each use. Look for and repair fuel
leaks before use. Keep in good working
condition.
S Replace trimmer headparts that are chipped,
cracked, br oken, or damaged in any other
way bef ore u sing the uni t.
S M aintain unitaccording torecommended pro-
cedures. Keep cutting line at proper length.
S Use only 0.080″ (2 mm) diameter WEED
EATER brand line. Never use wire, rope,
string, etc.
S Install required shield properly before using
the unit. Use only specified trimmer head;
make sure itis properly installedandsecurely
fastened.
S Make sure u n i t is a ssem bled co rr e ctly as
shown in this manual.
S M ake carburetor adjustments with lower end
supported to prevent line from contacting any
object.
S Keep others away when making carburetor
adjustments.
S Use only recommended WEED EA TER ac-
cessories and replacement parts.
S Have all maintenance and service not ex-
plained inthis manual performedby anautho-
rized service dealer .
FUEL SAFETY
S M ix and pour fuel ou tdoors.
S Keep away from sparks or flames.
S Use a container approved for fuel.
S Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or
the unit.
S A void spilling fuelor oil. Wipe upall fuelspills.
S M ove at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from
fueling site before starting engine.
S Stop en gine and allow to cool before remov-
ing fuel cap.
S Always store gasoline in a container ap-
proved for flammable liquids.
CUTTING SAFETY
WARNING: Inspect the area before
each use. Remove objects (rocks, broken
glass, nails, wire, etc.) which can be thrown
by or become entangled in line. Hard objects
can damage thetrimmer headand be thrown
causing serious injury.
S Keep others including children, animals,
bystanders,andhelpersat least50 feet(15
meters) away . Bystanders should beencour-
aged to wear safety glasses. Stop engine
immediately if you a re approached.
S Use only for trimming, scalping, mowing,
edging and sweeping. Do not use for prun-
ing or hedge trimming.
S Keep firm footing and balance. Do not over-
reach.
S Keep all parts of your body away frommuffler
and spinning line. Keep engine below waist
level. A hot muf fler can cause serious burns.
S Cutfrom your rightto your le ft. Cutting onleft
side of the shield will throw debris away from
the operator .
S Use only in daylight or good artificial light.
S Use only for jobs explained in this manual.
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
S Allow engine to cool; secure unit before stor-
ing or transporting in vehicle.
S Empty the fuel tank before storing or trans-
porting theunit.Use upfuelleftin thecarbure-
tor by starting the engineand letting it rununtil
it stops.
S Store unit and fuel in area where fuel vapors
cannot reachsparks or openflames from wa-
ter heaters, electric motors or switches, fur-
naces, etc.
S Storeunit soline limiterbladecannotacciden-
tally cause injury . Theunit canbehung bythe
shaft.
S Store unit out of reach of children.
WARNING: The engine exhaust
from this product contains chemicals known
totheStateofCalifornia tocausecancer,birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
SAFETY NO TICE: Exposure to vibrations
through prolonged use o f gasoline powered
hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve
damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of
people prone to circulation disorders or abnor-
mal swellings. Prolonged use in cold weather
has been linked to blood vessel damage in
otherwise healthy p eople. If symptoms occur
such as numbness, pain, loss of strength,
change in skin color or texture, or loss o f feeling
in the fingers, hands, or joints, discontinue the
use of this tool and seek medical attention. An
anti--vibration system does not guarantee the
avoidance of these problems. Users whooper-
ate power tools ona continualand regular basis
must monitor closely their physical condition
and the condition of this tool.
SPECIAL NOTICE: This un it is equipped
with a te mperat ure lim itingmuffl erand spark ar-
resting screen which meets the requirements of
California Codes 4442and 4443. All U.S. forest
land and the states of California, Idaho, Maine,
Minnesota, New Jersey , Oregon, andWashing-
ton require by law that many internal combus-
tion engines beequipped with a spark arresting
screen. If you operate in a locale where such
regulations exist, you are legally responsible for
maintaining the operating condition of these
parts. Failure to do so is a violation of the law .