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CUTTINGSAFETY
,_ WARNING: Inspect the area before
each use Remove objects (rocks, broken
g_ass, nails, wire, etc.) which can be thrown
by or become entangled in line. Hard objects
can damage the trimmer head and be thrown
causing serious injury.
• Use only for trimming, scalping, mowing and
sweeping. Do not use for edging, pruning or
hedge trimming
• Keep firm footing and peiance. Do not over-
reach.
• Keep all parts of your body away from muffler
and spinning Iine. Keep engine below waist
level A hot muffler can cause serious burns.
• Cut from your right to your left. Cutting on left
side of the shield will throw debris away from
the operatoE
• Use only in daylight or good art_icial light
• Use only for jobs explained in this manual
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
•AlIow engine to cool; secure unit before stor-
ing or transporting in vehicle.
• Empty the fuel tank before storing or trans-
porting the unit. Use up fuel Ieft in the carbure-
tor by starting the engine and letting it run until
it stops.
• Store unit and fuel in area where fuel vapors
cannot reach sparks or open flames from wa-
ter heaters, electric motors or sw_tches, fur-
naces, etc.
• Store unit so line limiter blade cannot acciden-
tally cause injury. The unit can be hung by the
shaft
• Store unit out of reach of children.
4_,WAHNINr_: The engine exhaust
from this product contains chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
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 ab-
normal swelIings Prolonged use in cold
weather has been linked to blood vesset dam-
age in otherwise healthy people. Ifsymptoms
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 tool and seek med-
icaI attention. An anti-vibration system does
not guarantee the avoidance of these prob-
lems. Users who operate power tools on a
continual and regular basis must monitor
closely their physical condition and the condi-
tion of this tool
SPECIAL NOTICE: This unit is equipped
with a temperature limiting muffler and spark
arresting screen which meets the require-
ments of California Codes 4442 and 4443. AIi
U.S. forest land and the states of California,
Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey, Ore-
gon, and Washington require by law that
many internaI combustion engines be
equipped with a spark arresting screen, tfyou
operate in a locale where such regulations ex-
ist, you are _egally responsible for maintaining
the operating condition of these parts. FaiIure
to do so is a violation of the law. For normal
homeowner use, the muffler and spark arrest-
ing screen will not require any service After
50 hours of use, we recommend that your
muffler be serviced or replaced by your autho-
rized service dealer.
A_I_WARNING: If received assembled,
repeat all stepsto ensure yourunit isproperly
assembled and alI fasteners are secure.
Examine parts for damage. Donot 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 fuel filter to rattle in the
empty fuel tank.
Findingfuel or oilresidue on muffler is normal
due to carburetor adjustments and testing
done by the manufacturer
ADJUSTING THE HANDLE
'I_ WARNING: Whenadjustingtheassist
handle,besure itremainsabovethesafetylaPel
and below the mark or arrow onthe shaft.
1 Loosenwing nuton handle.
2. Rotatethe handfeontheshaftto anupright
position;retightenwing nut.
ATTACHING SHIELD
_WARNING: Theshieldmustbeprop-
erlyinstalled. The sNeld provides partial protec-
tion from the risk of thrown objects to the opera-
tor and others and is equipped with a line limiter
blade which cuts excess Iine to the proper
length. The lille limiter blade (on underside of
shield) is sharp and can cut you.
For proper oflentation of sNeld, see KNOW
YOUR TRIMMER illustration in OPERATION
section.
1. Remove wing nut from shield.
2. Insert bracket into slot as shown.
3. Pivot shield urr_lpett passe_ through hole in
bracket.
4 Securely tighten wing nut onto bolt.
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