4
S Se curehai raboveshoul derlength. Secureor
remove loose clothing or clothing with loosely
hangingties, straps,tassels, etc.They canbe
cau g h t in mo vi ng pa rt s.
S Being fully covered also helps protect you
from debris and pieces of toxic plants thrown
by spinning line.
S Stay Alert. Donot operate this unit when you
are tired, ill, upset orunder the influence of al-
cohol, drugs, or medication. W atch what you
are doing; use common sense.
S W ear hearing protection.
S Never start or run inside a closed room or
building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill.
S Keep handles free of oil and fuel.
UNIT / MAINTENANCE SAFETY
WARNING: Disconnect t he spark
plug before performing maintenance except
carburetor adjustments.
S Look for and replace damaged or loose parts
before each use. Look for and repair fuel
leaks before use. Keep in good working
condition.
S Replace trimmer head parts that are chipped,
cracked, br oken, or damaged in any other
way bef ore using the u nit.
S M aintain unitaccordingto recommended pro-
cedures. Keep cutting line at proper length.
S Use only 0.080″ (2 mm) diameter WEED
EA TER brand line. Never use wire, rope,
stri n g , et c.
S Install required shield properly before using
the u nit. Use only specified trimmer head;
make sure itis properly installedandsecurely
fastened.
S Ma ke sure uni t is asse mb l e d co r re ct l y a s
shown in this manual.
S M ake carburetor adjustments with lower end
supported to prevent line from contacting any
object.
S Keep others away when making carburetor
adjustments.
S Use only recommended WEED EA TER ac-
cessories and replacement parts.
S Have all maintenance and service not ex-
plained inthis manualperformedby anautho-
rized service dealer .
FUEL SAFETY
S M ix and pour fuel outdoors.
S Keep away from sparks or flames.
S Use a container approved for fuel.
S Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or
the unit.
S A void spilling fuelor oil. Wipeup all fuelspills.
S M ove at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from
fueling site before starting engine.
S Stop engine and allow to cool before remov-
ing fuel cap.
S Always store gasoline in a container ap-
proved for flammable liquids.
CUTTING 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 thetrimmer headand bethrown
causing serious injury.
S Keep others including children, animals,
bystanders,andhelpersat least50feet(15
meters) a way.Bystanders shouldbeencour-
aged to wear safety glasses. Stop engine
immediately if you are approached.
S Use only for trim ming , scalping, mowing and
sweeping. Do not use for edging, pruning or
hedge trimming.
S Keep firm footing and balance. Do not over-
reach.
S Keep allparts of your body away from muf fler
and spinning line. Keep engine below waist
level. A hot muffler can cause serious burns.
S Cutfrom your ri ghttoyour left . Cutting o n l eft
side of the shield will throw debris a way from
the operator .
S Use only in daylight or good artificial light.
S Use only for jobs explained in this manual.
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
S Allow engine to cool; secure unit before stor-
ing or transporting in vehicle.
S Empty the fuel tank before storing or trans-
porting theunit. Use upfuelleftin thecarbure-
tor bystartingthe engineand letting itrununtil
it stops.
S Store unit and fuel in area where fuel vapors
cannot reach sparks oropen flames fromwa-
ter heaters, electric motors or switches, fur-
naces, etc.
S Storeunitsoline limiterbladecannotacciden-
tally causeinjury.Theunit canbehung bythe
shaft.
S Store unit out of reach of children.
WARNING: The engine exhaust
from this product contains chemicals known
totheStateofCaliforniatocausecancer,birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibrations
through prolonged use o f 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 linked to blood vessel damage in
otherwise healthy p eople. If symptoms occur
such as numbness, pain, loss of strength,
change inskin color or texture, or loss of feeling
in the fingers, hands, or joints, discontinue the
use of this tool and seek medical attention. An
anti--vibration system does not g uarantee the
avoidance of these problems. Users who oper-
ate powertools ona continual andregular basis
must monitor closely their physical condition
and the conditi on of this to ol.
SPECIAL NOTICE: This unit is equipped
with a temperature limiting muffler and spark
arresting screen which meets the require-
mentsofCaliforniaCodes4442and4443. All
U.S. forest land and the states of California,
Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey, Ore-
gon, and W ashington require by law that
many internal combustion engines be
equippedwithasparkarrestingscreen. Ifyou
operateinalocalewheresuchregulationsex-
ist,youarelegallyresponsibleform aintaining
theoperatingconditionofthesep arts. Failure
to do so is a violation of the law.
