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dabWARNING: When using gardening
appliances, basic safety precautions must al-
ways be folfewed to reduce the risk of fire and
serious injury. Read and folfew all instruc-
tions.
This power unit can be dangerous! Operator is
responsible for following instructions and warn-
ings on unit and in manual Read entire instruc-
tion manual before using unit! Be thoroughly 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 folfew 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
_IL DANGER: Never use blades or flailing
devices This unit is designed for line trimmer
use only. Use of any other accessories or at-
tachments witl increase the risk of injury.
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_1_WARNING: Trimmer line throws ob-
jects wefently You and others can be blioded/in-
jured Wear eye and leg protection. Keep body
parts cfear of rotating _ine
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Keep children, bystanders, and animals 50 feet
(f5 meters) awa_ 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 denier or ca_l 1-800-554-8723.
OPERATOR SAFETY
• Dress proberty. Always wear safety gtasses
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,
boots, and gloves Wearing safety leg guards
is recommended
• Always wear foot protection. Do not go bare-
foot or wear sanba_s. Stay clear of spinning
line.
• SecurehairebovesbeuIderlength. Secureor
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 unfl when you
are tired, ilI, upset or under the influence of al-
cobel, 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 fuef
leaks before use Keep in good working
cood_ion.
• 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 0.080" (2 ram) diameter WEED
EATER brand line. Never use wire, rope,
string, etc.
• Install required shield properly before using
the unit. Use only sbecifled trimmer head;
make sure itis properly installed and securely
fastened.
• Make sure unit is assembled correcfly 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 efl maintenance and service not ex-
plained in this manual performed by an autho-
rized service dea_er.
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 fuef or
the unit.
• Avoid spilling fuel or oil W_be up all fuel spills.
• Move at least fO 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.
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