WARNING:
When using gardening
appliances,
basic safety precautions
must al-
ways be followed to reduce the risk of fire and
serious
injury. Read and follow
all instruc-
tions.
This power unit eat? be dangerous! Operator
is
responsible
for following instructions
and warn-
ings on unit and in manual. Read entire instruc-
tion manuaI before using unit! Be tt_oroughty fa-
miliar 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
_
DANGER:
Never use blades or flailing
devices.
This unit is designed
for line trimmer
use only. Use of any other accessories
or at-
tachments
will increase
the risk of injury.
QQO
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WARNING:
Trimmer line throws ob-
jects violently. You and others can be blinded/in-
jured. Wear eye and leg protection. Keep body
parts clear of rotating line.
Eye Protection
_
_t_/V
_ iZa
zard zone
lm* Boots
Keep children, bystanders, and animats 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 judgment.
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 operating, 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,
beets, and gloves. Wearing safety leg guards
is recommended.
• Always wear foot protection.
Do not go bare-
foot 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 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 influence of al-
cohol, 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.
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.O8O" (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.