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TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
S Allow engine to cool; secure unit before
storing or transporting in vehicle.
S Empty the fuel tank before storing or
transporting the unit. Use up fuel left in the
carburetor by starting the engine and letting it
run until it stops.
S Store unit and f uel in area where fuel vapors
cannot reach sparks or open flames from
water heaters, electric motors or switches,
furnaces, etc.
S Store unit so line limiter blade cannot
accidentally cause injury. The unit can be
hung by the shaft.
S Store unit out of r each of children.
WARNING: The engine exhaust
from this product contains chemicals known
totheStateof C aliforniatocause cancer,birth
defects or other reproductive harm .
SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibrations
through prolonged use of 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 people. If symptoms o ccur
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 t ool and seek medical attention. An
anti--vibration system does not guarantee the
avoidance of these problems. Users w ho oper-
ate power tools on a continual and regular basis
must monitor closely their physical condition
and the condition of this tool.
SPECIAL NOTICE: This unit is equipped
with a temperature limiting muffler and spark
arresting screen which meets the require-
ments o fCalifornia Codes 4442and 4443. All
U.S. forest land and the states of California,
Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey, Ore-
gon, and Wa shington require by law that
many internal combustion engines be
equippedwith aspark arresting screen. If you
operateina localewheresuch regulationsex-
ist, you arelegally responsible formaintaining
the oper atingcondition oftheseparts. Failure
to do so is a violation of the law. For norm al
homeowner use,the mufflerand sparkarrest-
ing screen will not require any service. After
50 hours of use, we recommend that your
mufflerbeserviced orreplaced byyourautho-
rized service dealer.
LINE TRIMMER 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 the trimmer head and be thrown
causing serious injury.
S Use only for trimming, scalping, mowing
and sweeping. Do not use for edging,
pruning or hedge trimming.
S Cut from your left t o your right. Cutting on
right side of the shield will throw debris
away from the operator.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES
FOR OPTIONAL ATTACHMENTS
WARNING: For each optional at-
tachment used, r ead entire instruction manu-
al before use and f ollow all warnings and in-
structions in manual and on attachment.
WARNING: Ensure handlebar is
installed when using brushcutter attachment.
Attach handlebar abov e arrow on safety label
on theupper shaft (engineend ofunit). If your
brushcutter attachment does not include a
handlebar, a handlebar accessory kit
(#530071451) is available from your autho-
rized service dealer.
Handlebar
EDGER SAFETY
WARNING: Inspect the area to be
edged before each use. Remove objects
(rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, etc.) which
can be thrown by the blade or can wrap
around the shaft.
WARNING: Blade rotates momen-
tarily after the trigger is released or engine i s
turned off. The bladecan seriously cut you or
others. Allow blade tostop before removing it
from the cut.
S Throw away blades that are bent, warped,
cracked, broken or damaged in any other
way. Replace parts that are cracked,
chipped, or damaged before using the unit.
S Do not attempt to remove cut material nor
hold material to be cut when the engine is
running or when cutting blade is moving.
S Always keep the wheel and depth adjusting
skid in contact with the ground.
S Always push the unit slowly over the
ground. Stay alert for uneven sidewalks,
holes in the t errain, large root s, etc.
BLOWER/VACUUM SAFETY
WARNING: Inspect area before
starting unit. Remove all debris and hard ob-
jects such as rocks, glass, wire, etc. that can
ricochet, bethrown, orotherwise c ause injury
or damage during operation.
