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• Stopengineandallowtocoo]beforeremov-
ingfuelcap.
• Alwaysstoregasolineinacontainerap-
provedforflammableliquids
CUTTING SAFETY
_ILWARNING: Inspect the area before
each use Remove objects (rocks, broken
gtass, nails, wire, etc.) which can be thrown
by or become entangled in line. Hard objects
can damage trimmer head and be thrown
causing serious injury.
• Use unit properly. Use only for trimming,
mowing, and sweeping. Do not use for edg-
ing, pruning, or hedge trimming. Do not force
unit. It will do the job better, and w_h less risk
of injury, at the rate for which it was designed.
• Keep firm footing and palance. Do not over-
reach.
• Keep alt parts of your body away from spin-
n_eg line and muffler Keep engine and cuttJeg
head below waist level A hot muffler can
cause serious burns
• Cutonlyfromyour righttoyourleft. Cutting
with the line on right side of the shield wil]
throw debris away from the operator.
• Use onty in daylight or in good artificiaIIight.
• Use only for jobs explained in this manual.
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
• Stop the unit when not in use.
• Carry or transport the unit with engine
stopped
• Allow the engine to cool; secure unit before
storing or transporting in vehicle.
• Empty the fuel tank before storing or trans-
porting the unit. Use up fuel left in the car-
buretor by starting the engine and letting it
run until it stops.
• Store unit and fuel in an area where fuel va-
pors cannot reach sparks or open flames
from water heaters, eleotdc motors or
switches, furnaces, etc.
• Store the und out of the reach of children
_iL WARNING: The engine exhaust from
this product contains chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer, birth de-
fects or other reproductive harm.
SPECIAL NOTICE: This unit is not
equipped with a temperature limiting muffler and
spark arresting screen which meets the require-
ments of California Codes 4442 and 4443. All
U.S. forest land and the states of California Ida-
ho, Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey, Oregon,
and Washington require by law that many inter-
nat combustion engines to be equipped with a
spark arrestor screen. If you operate in a locale
where such regulations exist, you are legalIy re-
sponsible for installing and maintaining the oper-
ating condition of these parts. Failure to do so is
a violation of the law. if a spark arrestor is re-
quired in your area. contact your authorized ser-
vice dealer for the proper kif.
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 abnor-
mal swellings. Prolonged use in cold weather
has been IJnked to blood vessel damage in
otherwise healthy people, ff symptoms occur
such as numbness, pain, loss of strength,
change in skin oalor or texture, or loss of feelieg
in the fingers, hands, or joints, discontinue the
use of this tooI and seek medical attention. An
anti-vibration system does not guarantee the
avoidance of these problems. Users who oper-
ate power tools on a continual and regular basis
must monitor cIosely their physical cond_Jon
and the condi_on of this tool.
.& WARNING: If received assembled,
repeat all steps to ensure your unit isproperly
assembled and alI fasteners are secure.
Examine parts for damage. Do not use dam-
aged parts
NOTE: If you need assistance or find parts
missing or damaged, call 1-800-554-6723.
It is normal for the fue_ filter to rattle in the
empty fuel tank.
Finding fuel or oil residue on muffler is normal
due to carburetor adjustments and testing
done by the manufacturer
ATTACH THE HANDLE
1. Remove upper wing nut and curved head
tube bolt from upper handle
2. Loosen lower wing nut on lower handle.
3. Insert upper handle over lower handle
NOTE: Ensure upper handle grips are in
position as shown in the following illustrations
(throttle handle grip on left side)
4. Align holes and insert curved head tube
bolt through upper and lower handles.
5. Re-instaltand securely tighten upper wing
nut onto bolt.
6. Retighten lower wing nut securely.
_Upper handIe
_T;': _ Lower handle
Tube bolt
Upper wing nut _,_ T_ bebc
Lower wing nut _4,-_
/I"'7'¢_\
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