• Securehairaboveshoulderlength.
Secureor
remove
loose clothing
or clothing
with l oosely
hanging
ties, straps,
tassels,
etc. T hey can
be caught
inmoving
parts.
• Being fully c overed
also h elps protect
you
from debris
and p ieces
oftoxic plants thrown
by spinning
line.
• Stay Alert. Do not operate
this u nit when you
are t ired, ill, u pset or under the i nfluence
of a l-
cohol, drugs, or medication.
Watch what you
are doing; use c ommon
sense.
• Wear hearing
protection.
• Never start orrun inside aclosed room o r
building.
Breathing
exhaust
fumes can k ill.
• Keep handles
free o foil a nd f uel.
UNIT
/ MAINTENANCE
SAFETY
• Disconnect
the spark plug before performing
maintenance
except carburetor adjustments.
• Look for and replace damaged or loose parts
before each use. Look for and repair fuel
leaks
before use.
Keep
in good
working
condition.
• Replace trimmer head parts that are chipped,
cracked,
broken, or damaged
in any other
way before using the unit.
• Maintain unit according to recommended
pro-
cedures.
Keep cutting line at proper length.
• Use only 0.080"
(2 mm) diameter
WEED
EATER brand line.
Never use wire, rope,
string, etc.
• Install required shield properly
before using
the unit.
Use only specified
trimmer
head;
make sure it is properly installed and securely
fastened.
• Make
sure unit is assembled
correctly
as
shown in this manual.
• Make carburetor adjustments
with lower end
supported to prevent line from contacting any
object.
• Keep others away when making carburetor
adjustments.
• Use only recommended
WEED
EATER ac-
cessories
and replacement
parts.
• Have all maintenance
and service
not ex-
plained in this manual performed by an autho-
rized service dealer.
FUEL
SAFETY
• Mix and pour fuel outdoors.
• Keep away from sparks or flames.
• Use a container approved for fuel.
• Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or
the unit.
• Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all fuel spills.
• Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from
fueling site before starting engine.
• Stop engine and allow to cool before remov-
ing fuel cap.
• Always
store
gasoline
in a container
ap-
proved for flammable
liquids.
CUTTING
SAFETY
,_ WAR NI N G: 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.
• Use only for trimming,
scalping, mowing and
sweeping.
Do not use for edging, pruning or
hedge trimming.
• Keep firm footing and balance. Do not over-
reach.
• Keep all parts of your body away from muffler
and spinning
line. Keep engine below waist
level. A hot muffler can cause serious burns.
• Cut from your left to your right.
Cutting on
right side of the shield will throw debris away
from the operator.
• Use only in daylight or good artificial light.
• Use only for jobs explained
in this manual.
TRANSPORTING
AND
STORAGE
• Allow engine to cool; secure unit before stor-
ing or transporting
in vehicle.
• Empty the fuel tank before storing or trans-
porting the unit. Use up fuel left in the carbure-
tor by starting the engine and letting it run until
it stops.
• Store unit and fuel in area where fuel vapors
cannot reach sparks or open flames from wa-
ter heaters, electric motors or switches,
fur-
naces, etc.
• Store unit so line limiter blade cannot acciden-
tally cause injury. The unit can be hung by the
shaft.
• Store unit out of reach of children.
_ILWARNING;
The
engine
exhaust
from this product contains
chemicals
known
to the State of California
to cause 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 ab-
normal
swellings.
Prolonged
use
in cold
weather
has been linked to blood vessel dam-
age in otherwise
healthy people.
Ifsymptoms
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 med-
ical attention.
An anti-vibration
system does
not guarantee
the avoidance
of these
prob-
lems.
Users
who operate
power tools on a
continual
and regular
basis
must
monitor
closely their physical
condition and the condi-
tion of this tool.
SPECIAL
NOTICE:
This unit is equipped
with a temperature
limiting muffler and spark
arresting
screen
which
meets
the require-
ments of California
Codes 4442 and 4443. All
U.S. forest land and the states of California,
Idaho, Maine, Minnesota,
New Jersey,
Ore-
gon,
and Washington
require
by law that
many
internal
combustion
engines
be
equippedwithasparkarresting
screen.
Ifyou
operate in a locale where such regulations
ex-
ist, you are legally responsible
for maintaining
the operating condition
ofthese
parts. Failure
to do so is a violation
of the law.
For normal
homeowner
use, the muffler and spark arrest-
ing screen will not require any service.
After
50 hours of use, we recommend
that your
muffler be serviced or replaced by your autho-
rized service
dealer.