4'LWARNING:
When using gar-
dening appliances,
basic safety pre-
cautions
must always be followed to
reduce the risk of fire and serious
injury. Read and follow all instructions.
This power unit can be dangerous!
Op-
erator is responsible for following
instructions and warnings on unit and in
manual. Read entire instruction manual
before using unit! Be thoroughly familiar
with the controls and the proper use of
the unit. Restrict the use of this unit to
persons who have read, understand,
and will follow the instructions and
warnings on the unit and in the manual.
Never allow children to operate this unit.
INSTRUCTION
SAFETY
INFORMATION
MANUAL
ON THE
UNIT
A
DANGER:
Never use blades
with line trimmer attachment.
Never
use flailing devices with any attach-
ment. This unit (when used with sup-
plied line trimmer attachment)
is de-
signed for line trimmer use only. Use
of any other accessories
with line trim-
mer attachment
will increase
the risk
of injury.
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all.WARNING:
Trimmer line throws
objects violently. You and others can be
blinded/injured.
Wear eye and leg
protection. Keep body parts clear of ro-
tating line.
Eye Protection
/
Hazard 7one
lm* Boots
Keep children, bystanders,
and animals
50 feet (15 meters) away. Stop unit im-
mediately if approached.
If situations
occur which are not cov-
ered in this manual, use care and
good judgment.
If you need assis-
tance, contact your Sears Service
Center or call 1-800-235-5878.
OPERATOR
SAFETY
• Dress properly.
Always wear safety
glasses or similar eye protection
when operating,
or performing
main-
tenance,
on your unit (safety
glasses are available).
Eye protec-
tion should be marked Z87.
• Always wear face or dust mask if op-
eration 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.
Secure 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 pro-
tect 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 un-
der the influence of alcohol, drugs,
or medication.
Watch what you are
doing; use common
sense.
• Wear hearing protection.
• Never start or run inside a closed
room or building.
Breathing exhaust
fumes can kill.
• Keep handles free of oil and fuel.
• Always keep engine on the right
hand side of your body.
• Hold the unit firmly with both hands.
• Keep trimmer head (or other option-
al attachment)
below waist level and
away from all parts of your body. Do
not raise engine above your waist.
• Keep all parts of your body away
from muffler and spinning line (or
other optional
attachment).
Keep en-
gine below waist level. A hot muffler
can cause serious burns.
• Keep firm footing and balance.
Do
not overreach
or use from unstable
surfaces
such as ladders, trees,
steep slopes, rooftops, etc.
• Use only in daylight or good artificial
light.
• Use only for jobs explained
in this
manual (or manuals
for optional at-
tachments).
UNIT / MAINTENANCE
SAFETY
• Disconnect
tile spark plug before
performing
maintenance
except car-
buretor adjustments.