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SAFETY RULES
WARNING:
When using gardening
appliances, basic safety precautions must al-
ways befollowed to reduce the risk of fire and
serious injury. Read and follow all instruc-
tions.
This power unit can be dangerous!
Operator is
responsible for following instructions and warn-
ings on unit and in manual. Read entire instruc-
tion manual befor e using unit! Be thoroughly fa-
miliarwith the c ontrolsand the properuse ofthe
unit. Restrict the use of this unit to persons w ho
have read, understand, and will follow the
instructions and war nings on the unit and in the
manual. Never allow children to operate this
unit.
SAFETY INFORMATION
ON THE UNIT
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
DANGER:
Neveruse blades orflailing
devices. This unit is designed for line trimmer
use only. Use of any other accessories or at-
tachments will increase the risk of injury.
WARNING:
Trimmer line thr o w s ob-
jects violently. Youand others can be blinded/in-
jured. Wear eye and leg protection. Keep body
parts clear of rotating line.
Eye Protection
Boots
HazardZone
50 ft.
(15 m)
Keep children, bystander s, and animals 50 feet
(15 meters) away. If approached stop unit im-
mediately.
If situations occur which are not covered in
this manual, use care and good judgment. If
youneed assistance, contact yourauthorized
service dealer or call 1-800- 554--6723.
OPERATOR SAFETY
S
Dress properly. Always w ear safety glasses
or similar eye protection when operating, or
performing maintenance, on your unit (safety
glasses ar eavailable). Eye protection should
be m ar ked Z87.
S
Always w ear face ordust mask if operation is
dusty.
S
Always wearheavy , long pants, long sleeves,
boots, and gloves. Wearingsafety leg guards
is r ecom mended.
S
Always w ear foot protection. Do not go bare-
foot or w ear sandals. Stay cl ear of spinning
line.
S
Securehairaboveshoulder length. Secureor
remove loose clothing or clothing with loosely
hanging ties, straps, tassels, etc. They can
be caught in moving parts.
S
Being fully covered also helps protect you
from debris and pieces of toxic plants thrown
by spi nning line.
S
Stay Alert. Do not oper ate this unit w hen you
are tired, ill, upset or under the influence of al-
cohol, drugs, or medication. Watch what you
are doing; use c ommon sense.
S
Wear hearing protection.
S
Never start or run inside a closed r oom or
building. Br eathing exhaust fumes can kill.
S
Keep handles free of oil and fuel.
UNIT / MAINTENANCE SAFETY
S
Disconnect the spark plug before per forming
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 head par ts that arechipped,
cracked, broken, or damaged in any other
way before using the unit.
S
Maintain unit according to recommendedpro-
cedures. Keep cutting line at proper length.
S
Use only 0.080
!
(2 mm) diameter Weed Eat-
er
"
brand line. Never u se wir e, rope, string,
etc.
S
Install required shield proper ly before using
the unit. Use only specified trimmer head;
make sure it isproperly installed and securely
fastened.
S
Make sur e unit is assembled correctly as
shown in this m anual.
S
Make carburetor adj ustments with l ower end
supported to prevent line from contacting any
object.
S
Keep others away when making car bur etor
adjustments.
S
Use only recommended Weed Eater
"
ac-
cessories and replacement parts.
S
Have all maintenance and ser vice not ex-
plained in thismanual per form edby anautho-
rized service dealer.
FUEL SAFETY
S
Mix and pour fuel outdoors.
S
Keep aw ay from spar ks or flames.
S
Use a container approved for fuel.
S
Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or
the unit.
S
Av oidspillingfuel or oil. Wipe up all fuelspills.
S
Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away fr om
fueling site befor e starting engine.
S
Stop engine and allow to c ool before rem ov-
ing fuel cap.
S
Always store gasoline in a container ap-
proved for flammable l iquids.