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SAFETY RULES
cAUT|oNI ALWAYS D SCONNECT SPARK PLUG RE A........ I Wl ND PLACE WIRE WHERE IT CANNOT
CONTACT SPARK PLUG TO PREVENTACCIDENTALSTARTING WHEN SETTING UP, TRANSPORTING,
ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS.
OPERATOR SAFETY
• Alwayswear safetyeye protection,
• Always wear longpants, tongsleeves,bootsand
gloves.Wearing safety leg guardsis recom-
mended. Do notgo barefoot or wear sandals,
shortpants, shortsleeves.Beingfully covered
heJpsto protectyou from piecescf toxicplants
thrownby the bladeor cuttinghead.
• Secure hair soit isabove shoulderlength. Secure
looseclothingorjewelry, or clothingwithloosely
hangingties, straps,tassels,etc.;theycan be
caught in movingparts.
• Do not operatethisunitwhen youare tired,it!,or
underthe influenceof alcohol,drugs,or medica-
tion.
• Wear hearingprotectionifyou usethisunitfor
more than 1-1/2 hoursper day.
• Never startor runthe engine insideaclosed
roomor building. Breathingexhaustfumes can
kill.
• Keep handlesfree of oiland fuel
• Alwaysuse the handlebarand a properlyadjusted
shoulderharness.
• If situationsoccurwhichare notcoveredin this
manual, usecare and good judgement.
UNIT MAINTENANCE/SAFETY
• Lookfor and replacedamaged or loosepartsbe-
fore each use. Lookfor and repairfue!leaksbe-
fore use. Keep theunit in goodworkingcondi-
lion.
° Throw away bladesthat are bent,warped,
cracked, broken,or damaged inanyotherway.
• Replace trimmerhead parts thatarechipped,
cracked, broken,ordamaged inany otherway
beforeusing theunit.
° Use only.080" diameter monofilamentline.
Never use wire, rope,string, etc.
• Keep the bladesharpand thecuttinglineat the
properlength.
• Make sure the unitis maintainedand assembled
correctlyas listedinthis manual.
• Installthe requiredshield properlybefore using
the unit. Use themetal blade shieldfor blades_
and theplasticlinetrimmer shieldfor linetrimmer
use.
• Use onlythe specifiedbladeor trimmerhead.
• Be sure blade ortrimmerhead stopsturning
when engine idles,
• Make carburetoradjustmentswiththelowerend
supportedto preventthe blade ortrimmerline
from contactingany object. Hold unitbyhand;do
not useshoulderharnessfor support.
• Keep othersaway when makingcarburetorad-
justments.
• Use only goodquality SEARS accessories and
replacement parts as recommended for this unit.
• Have air maintenance and service not explained
in this manual performed by your SEARS Service
Center.
FUEL SAFETY
• Mix and pourfue!outdoors.
• Keep away fromsparks orflames.
• Use a containerapprovedfor fuel.
• Do not smokeor allowsmokingnear fuel or the
unitor whileusingthe unit.
• Wipe up all fuel spillsbefore startingengine.
• Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) awayfromfuel-
ingsitebeforestarlingengine.
• Stop engine and allowthe engine tocool before
removingfuel cap.
CUTTING SAFETY
• Inspectthe area tobe cutbefore each use. Re-
moveobjects(rocks,broken glass,nails,wire,
string,etc.)whichcan be thrownor become en-
tangled in the blade ortdmmer head.
• Keep others includingchildren,animals, bystand-
ers and helpers at least 50 feet (15 meters) away.
Stop the engine immediately if youare
approached.
• Always keep the engineon the right-hand side of
yourbody.
• Hold the unitfirmly with both hands.
• Keep firm footing and balance. Do not over-
reach.
• Keep the blade or trimmerhead below waist level.
• Do not raise theengine above yourwaist.
• Keep all partsofyour bodyaway from the blade
or trimmerhead and muffler when engine is run-
ning.
• Cut from your right to your left.
• Use only for jobs explained in this manual.
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
° Stop the unitbeforetransporting.
• Allowthe engine tocool, and secure the unit be-
fore storingor transportingin a vehicle.
• Emptythe fuel tankbefore storingor transporting
the unit. Use up any fuel left inthe carburetor by
startingthe engineand lettingthe engine rununtil
it stops.
• Store unitand fuel inan area where fuel vapors
cannotreach sparksor openflames from water
heaters,electricmotors or switches,furnaces,
etc.
• Store unitso the bladeor line fimiter cannot acci-
dentallycause injury.
• Store the unitout of the reach of children.
I SAFETY'NOTICE . .............
JExposure to vibrations through prolonged use of gasoline powered hand toots could cause blood vessel or nerve damage in the
I fingers, hands, and joints of people prone to circulation disorders or abnormal swel|ings. 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 of feeling in the fingers, hands or joints, discontinue the use of this unit and seek medical a_en-
Itton. An anti-vibration system does not guarantee the avoidance of these problems. Users who operate power tools on a continu-
I al and regular basis must monitor closely their physical condition and the condition of this unit.
LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.
IT MEANS - AI"FENTIONtll BECOME ALERTllf YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
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