OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
Bring
the engine
to cutting
speed
before
entering
the material
to be cut.
•
Do not
run the
engine
at
a higher
speed
than
necessary.
The cutting
line will cut effi-
_hrottently when the engine is run at less than
full
le. At lower speeds, there is less engine noise
and vibration.
The cutting
llne will last longer
and will be less likely to "weld" onto the spool.
•
If the trimmer
head
does not turn when
the
engine
is in operation,
make sure the tube is
properly seated in engine
shrou&
Refer to "As-
sembly-Tube."
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USING YOUR TRIMMER
•
Alwa_s
release
the
throttle
trigger
and al-
low the engine
to return
to idle speed
when
not cutting.
•
To stop engine:
•
Release the throttle t_ggex.
•
Push and hold down the momentery
switch
until the engine has stopped completely.
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Face
Boots
Shield
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(20 meter)
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Hazard Zone
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Semi-Automatic
Trimmer Head
(see Accessory
List for part number)
Replacement
Parts
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WARNING-
THROWS
OBJECTS
The rapidly moving line causes objects to be
thrown
violently. The shield will not provide
complete protection
to the operator or others.
_e
operator
must
wear
a safety
face
shield
or goggles.
Always
wear heav_
longpants
and boots. Keep others
at Ieast
30 feet (10 meters)
awa_
WARNING - HAZARDZONE
This tool will throw objects and cut. Keep oth-
ers including
children,
animals,
bystand-
ers end helpers
at least 30 feet ( 10 meters)
away
f_om
the operator
and
tool.
Stop
the engine
if you are approached.
WARNING
- DAMAGED
TRIMMER HEAD
Trimmer head parts that are chipped_ cracked
or damaged in any other way can fly apart and
cause serious
injury.
Do not
use.
Replace
damaged
parts before
using
the tool
A. LINE
TRIMMER
SAFETY
1. OPERATOR
SAFETY
a. Always wear safety eye protection.
b. Always
wear long pants,
boots,
and gloves,
Wearing safety
leg guards
is recommended.
See _Accessories. _Do not go barefoot
or wear
sand_, jewelry, s hortpants, loose clothing, or
clot l _ng with loosely hanging ties, straps, or
tassels; theycan be-caughtin moving parts.
c. Securehairso itisabove shoulderlength.
d. Do notoperatethis unltwhenyou aretired, ill,
or under the influenceof alcohol, drugs,or
medication.
e. Do notswing theunitwith such force thatyou
are in danger oflosing your balance.
f. Never start or run the engine inside a closed
room or building. Breathing exhaust fumes
can kiil.
g. Keep handlesfreeofoiland fuel.
2. TOOL
SAFETY
a, Look forand replacedamaged or looseparts
beforeeach use. Look forand repairfuel leaks
beforeuse. Keep the unit in good working
condition.
b. Use only SEARS
.080" diameter line. Never
use wire,rope, string, etc.
c. Make sure theunit isassembledcorrectly a s
listed i n this manual.
d. Make carburetor a_justmentswith the lower
end supported to prevent the trimmer line
from contacting
anyobject.
e. Keep othersawaywhen making carburetor a d-
justments.
f. Use onlySEARS accessories orattachmentsas
recommended.
3. C_G
SAFETY
a. Inspect the area to be cut before each use. Re-
move objects (rocks, broken glass, nails, wire,
string, etc.) which can be thrown or become en-
tangled in thetrimmer head.
b. Always keep the engine on the right-hand
sideofyour body.
c. Hold the tool fLrmlywith both hands.
d. Kee_ firm footingand balance. Do not over-
rcaCIL
e. Keep the trimmer head below waistlevel.
f. Do not raise the engineaboveyour waist.
g. When possible, c ut with the leftsideof the
trimmer head.
h. Keep allparts o fyourbody away from thetrim-
mer head and mufflerwhen engineisrunning.
i. Use only for jobs explained
in this manual.
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