• 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
i fueling site before starting engine.
Stop engine and allow to cool before
removing fuel cap.
• Always
store gasoline
in a container
approved for flammable liquids.
CUTI'ING
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 trimmer bead and be thrown
causing serious injury.
• Use
only for trimming,
mowing
and
sweeping. Do not use for edging, pruning,
or hedge trimming.
• Keep firm footing end balance.
Do not
overreach.
• Keep all parts of your body away from
spinning line and muffler.
Keep engine
below waist level. A hot muffler can cause
serious burns.
Cutting with the line on left side of the shield
i will
away
the operator.
throw debris
from
Use only In daylight or good artificial light.
TRANSPORTING
AND STORAGE
i Allow the engine to cool secure unit before
storing or transporting in vehicle.
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.
• Store unit and fuel in an area where fuel
vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames
from water
heaters,
electric motors or
switches, furnaces, etc.
• Store unit so line limiter blade cannot
accidentally cause injury. Unit can be hung
by the tube.
• Store the unit out of the reach of children.
If situations occur which are not covered in
this manual, use care and good judgment. If
you need assistance, call 1-800-554-6723.
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
abnormal swellings.
Prolonged use in cold
weather has been linked to blood vessel
damage in otherwise healthy people.
If
symptoms occur such as numbness, pain,
loss of strength, change in skin color or
texture, or loss offeeling =nthe fingers, hands,
or joints, discontinue the use of this tool end
seek medical attention.
An anti-vibration
system does not guarantee the avoidance of
these problems. Users who operate 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
requirements of California Codes 4442 and
4443.
All U.S. forest land and the states of
California, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota,
New
Jersey, Oregon, end Washington require by
lawthat manyinternal combustion engines be
equipped with aspark arresting screen. Ifyou
operate in a locale where such regulations
exist,
you
are
legally
responsible
for
maintaining the operating condition of these
parts. Failure to do so is a violation of the law.
For normal homeowner use, the muffler and
spark arresting screen will not require any
service.
After
50
hours
of
use,
we
recommend that your muffler be serviced or
replaced by your Authorized Service Dealer
WARNING:
Make sure your unit ts
properly assembled
and all fasteners
are
secure.
ADJUST
THE HANDLE
• Loosen wing nut on handle.
° Rotate
handle to upright position and
tighten in a comfortable position between
the trigger and the safety label on the tube.
Tighten handle securely.
A'I'FACHTHESHIELD
dBIW/-_HI_III_IU:
The shield must be
properly installed. The shield provides partial
protection from the risk of thrown objects to
the operator and others and is equipped with
a line limiter blade which cuts excess line.
The line limiter blade (on underside of shield)
is sharp and can cut you.
Assemble your shield (Style A or Style B) as
shown.
STYLE
A
• Insert bracket into slot in shield.
Tighten
wing nut securely.
Bracket
Shield
Nut
STYLE B
• Assemble parts as shown; "Rghtenwing nut
securely.