Weed Eater TE400 LE Manual De Instrucciones página 2

_WARNING:
When using gardening
appliances, basic safety precautions should
always be followed to reduce the risk of fire
and serious injury. Read and follow all
instructions.
This power unit can be dangerous! Operator is
responsible for following unit and manual
instructions and warnings. Read entire instruc-
tion manual before using unit! Be thoreughly fa-
miliar with the controls and the proper use of the
unit. Restrict the use of this unit to persons who
read, understand, and follow unit and manual
instructions and warnings. Never allow children
to operate this unit.
INSTRUCTION SAFETY INFORMATION
MANUAL ON THE UNIT
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dll DANGER:
Never use blades, wire or
flailing devices. This unit is designed for line
trimmer use only. Use of any other accesso-
ries or attachments will increase the risk of
injury.
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_WARNING:
Trimmer line throws ob-
jects violently. You and others can be blinded/
injured. Wear safety glasses and leg protec-
tion. Keep body parts clear of rotating line.
Safety Glasses or similar eye protection
Keep children, bystanders, 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 judgement. If
you need assistance, contact your authorized
service dealer or call 1-800-554-6723.
OPERATOR SAFETY
• 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.
• Always wear face or dust mask if operation
is dusty.
• Always wear heavy, long pants, long
sleeves, boots, and gloves. Wearing safety
leg guards is recommended.
• Always wear foot protection. Do not go
barefoot or wear sandals. Stay clear of
spinning line.
• Secure hair above shoulder length Se-
cure or remove loose clothing or clothing
with loosely hanging ties, straps, tassels,
etc. They can be caught in moving parts.
• Being fully covered also helps protect you
from debris and pieces of toxic plants
thrown by spinning line.
• Stay Alert. Do not operate this unit when
you are tired, ill, upset, or under the influ-
ence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
• Wear hearing protection.
• Never start or run inside a closed room or
building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill.
• Keep handles free ofoil and fuel.
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 work-
ing 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 pre-
cadures. Keep cutting line at proper length.
• Use only g.080" (2 mm) diameter Poulan/
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 se-
curely fastened.
• Make sure unit is assembled correctly as
shown in this manual.
• Make carburetor adjustments with lower
end supported to prevent line from contact-
ing 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 au-
thorized 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 re-
moving fuel cap.
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