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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:
Never use blades or flail-
ing devices. This unit is designed for line trim-
mer use only. Useof anyother accessories or
attachments 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 meter s) away. Stop unit immediately if ap-
proached.
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 wear safety
glasses or similar eye protection when op-
erating, or performing maintenance, on
your unit (safety glasses are available).
Eye protection should be marked Z87.
S
Always wear face or dust mask if operation
is dusty.
S
Always wearheavy , long pants, long sleeves,
boots, and gloves. Wearingsafety leg guards
is r ecom mended.
S
Always wear foot protection. Do not go
barefoot or wear sandals. Stay clear of
spinning line.
S
Secure hair above shoulder length. Secure
or remove loose clothing or clothing with
loosely hanging ties, straps, tassels, etc.
They can b e caught in moving parts.
S
Being fully covered also helps protect you
from debris 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 influ-
ence o f alcohol, drugs, or medication.
Watch what you are doing; use common
sense.
S
Wear hearing protection.
S
Never start or run inside a closed room or
building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill.
S
Keep handles free of oil and fuel.
UNIT / MAINTENANCE SAFETY
S
Disconnect the spark plug before perform-
ing maintenance except carburetor adjust-
ments.
S
Look for and replace damaged or loose
parts before each use. Look for and repair
fuel leaks before use. Keepin goodworking
condition.
S
Replace trimmer head parts that are
chipped, cracked, broken, or damaged in
any other way before using the unit.
S
Maintain unit according to recommended
procedures. Keep cutting l ine at proper
length.
S
Use only 0.080
!
(2 mm) diameter Weed Eat-
er
"
brand replacement line. Never use
wire, 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 sure unit is assembled correctly as
shown in this manual.
S
Make carburetor adjustments with lower
end supported to prevent line from contact-
ing any obj ect.
S
Keep others away when making carburetor
adjustments.
S
Use only recommended Weed Eater
r
ac-
cessories and replacement parts.
S
Have all maintenance and service not ex-
plained in this manual performed by an au-
thorized service dealer.
FUEL SAFETY
S
Mix and pour fuel outdoors.
S
Keep away from sparks or flames.
S
Use a container approved for fuel.
S
Do not smoke orallow smoking near fuel or
the unit.
S
Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all fuel
spills.
S
Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from
fueling site before starting engine.
S
Stop engine and allow to cool before re-
moving fuel cap.
S
Always store gasoline in a container ap-
proved for flammable liquids.