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fasteners are in place and securely fas-
tened. Parts that are damaged must be re-
pairedorreplacedby anauthorizedservice
dealer. These include head parts that are
cracked, orchipped, guards, andanyother
part that is damaged.
S Have all service and maintenance not ex-
plained inthis manual performed by anau-
thorized service dealer to avoid creating a
hazard.
S Maintain unit according to recommended
procedures. Keep cutting line at proper
length. Follow instructions for changing
trimmer line.
S Makecertainthecuttingheadstopsmoving
when trigger switch is released.
S Do not repair unit yourself.
S Use only 0.080″ (2 mm) diameter WEED
EATERbrandline(seeSERVICEANDAD-
JUSTMENTS). Never use wire, rope,
string, etc.
S Install required shield properly before use.
Useonlyspecifiedtrimmerhead an dspool;
make sure it is properly installed and se-
curely fastened.
S Never douseor squirt theunit with water or
anyother liquid.Cleanunitandlabelswitha
damp sponge. Keep handles dry, clean,
and free from oil and grease.
S Keep the air vents clean and free of debris
to avoid overheating the m otor. Clean after
each use.
S Useonly WEEDEATERreplacementparts
and accessories as recommended.
CUTTING SAFETY
WARNING: Inspect the area to be
trimmed before each use. Remove objects
(rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, etc.) which
canbethrownbyorbecomeentangledinline.
Hard objects can damage the trimmer head
and be thrown causing serious injury .
S Keepfirmfootingandbalance.Donotover-
reach o r use from unstable surfaces such
as ladders, trees, steep slopes, rooftops,
etc.
S Keep all parts of your body away from cut-
ting head and spinning line.
S Keepthecuttingheadbelowwaist level.Do
notraisehandles aboveyour waist.Cutting
head can come dangerously close to your
body .
S Use unit properly. Use only for trimming,
edging,scalping,and mowing.Donotforce
unit.Itwilldothejobbetterandwithlessrisk
of injury at the rate for which it was de-
signed.
S Cut from your right to your left. Cutting on
left sideof t heshield willthrow debris away
from the operator.
S Useonly indaylightoringoodartificiallight.
S Use only for jobs explained in this manual
(or manuals for optional attachments).
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
S Stop the unit and disconnect the power
source when not in use.
S Carry the unit with motor stopped.
S Store the unit so the line limiter blade (on
underside of shield) cannot cause injury.
S Store unitindoors inahigh, dryplace outof
thereachof children. Storeunitunplugged.
S Donothangunitsothatthetrigger switchis
depressed.
SAFETYNOTICE: Exposuretovibrations
through prolonged use of hand tools could
cause blood vessel or nerve damage in the
fingers, hands, and joints of people prone to
circulation disorders or abnormal swellings.
Prolonged use in cold weather has been
linked to blood vessel damage 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 the
fingers, hands, or joints, discontinue the use
of this tool and seek medical attention. An
anti--vibration systemdoes notguaranteethe
avoidance ofthese problems. Users who op-
erate power tools on a continual and regular
basis mustmonitorclosely theirphysicalcon-
dition and the condition of this tool.
RECOMMENDED ATTACHMENTS
This model is equipped with a coupler, which
enables thefollowing optionalattachments tobe
installed:
MODEL:
Edger PP1000E....................
Cultivator PP2000T.................
Blower PP3000B...................
Pruner PP5000P...................
WARNING: Use of any other attach-
ments besides those listed above and the at-
tachment provided with this unitmight present a
risk of injury to the operator or bystanders. Only
those attachments listed above and the attach-
mentprovidedwiththis unithavebeen testedfor
use with this powerhead.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES
FOR OPTIONAL ATTACHMENTS
WARNING: Foreachoptionalattach-
mentused,readentireinstruction manualbe-
fore use and follow all warnings and instruc-
tions in m anual and on attachment.
NOTE: Use the assist handle included with
your unit (as shown below) when operating
the following attachments.
Assist Handle
BLOWER SAFET Y
WARNING: Never puthandsorother
objects into blower housing to avoid serious
injury from rotating impeller.
WARNING: Inspect a rea before
starting unit. Remove alldebris andhard ob-
jects such as rocks, glass, wire, e tc. thatcan
ricochet, bethrown, orotherwisecauseinjury
or damage during operation.