,="=WARNING:
Failure
to
follow
all
Safety
Rules and Precautions
can result in
serious
injury.
DANGER:
THIS POWER
TOOL CAN
BE DANGEROUS!
This unit can cause serious
injury including amputation
or blindness
to the
operator and others, The warnings and safety
instructions
in this manual must be followed to
provide reasonable
safety and e_ciency
in us-
ing this unit, The operator is responsible
for fol-
lowing
the warnings
and instructions
in this
manual and on the unit, Never allow children to
use this tool
KNOW
YOUR
UNIT
• Read your instruction
manual carefully
until
you compietely
understand
and can follow
all warnings
and safety rules before operat-
ing the unit.
• Restrict
unit to users who understand
and
will follow
all warnings
and safety
rules in
this manual
and on the unit.
PLAN
AHEAD
WARNING:
inspect area before start-
ing unit, Remove
all debris and hard objects
such as rocks, glass, wire, etc, that can rico-
chet, be thrown, or otherwise
cause injury or
damage during operation.
• Always wear eye protection when operating,
servicing, or performing
maintenance
on unit.
Wearing eye protection
will help to prevent
brush or debris from being thrown or ricochet-
ing into eyes and face which can result in
blindness and/or serious injury. Eye protec-
tion should be marked Z87,
• Wear
hearing
protection
when
using this
unit.
• Secure hair above shoulder length. Secure
or remove jewelry,
loose clothing,
or cloth-
ing with
loosely
hanging
straps,
ties, tas-
sels, etc. They
can be caught
in moving
parts.
• Stay alert. Do not operate unit when you are
tired, ill, upset, or if you are under the influence
of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
• Keep
children,
bystanders,
and animals
away from work area a minimum
of 30 feet
(10 m) when starting
or operating
unit.
HANDLE
FUEL
WITH
CAUTION
• Eliminate
all sources of sparks or flame (in-
cluding smoking, open flames, or work that
can cause sparks) in the areas where fuel is
mixed,
poured, or stored.
• Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor
area; store
fuel in a cool, dry, well ventilated
place; use
an approved,
marked
container
for all fuel
purposes.
• Do not smoke
while handling
fuel or while
operating
the unit.
• Do not fill fuel tank while engine is running.
• Make sure the unit is properly
assembled
and in good operating
condition.
• Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up fuel spills
before starting the engine.
• Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from
fuel and fueling
site before starting
engine.
• Always
store gasoline
in a container
ap-
proved for flammable
liquids.
OPERATE
YOUR
UNIT
SAFELY
_,DANGER:
RISK
OF
CUT;
KEEP
HANDS
AWAY
FROM
BLADE-Blade
moves
momentarily
after the trigger
is re-
leased. Do not attempt to clear away cut ma-
terial when the blade is in motion.
Make sure
the switch
is in the OFF position,
the spark
plug wire is disconnected,
and the blade has
stopped
moving
before
removing
jammed
material from the cutting blade. Do not grab or
hold the unit by the cutting blade.
• Inspect
unit
before
each
use
for worn,
loose, missing,
or damaged
parts. Do not
use until unit is in proper working
order.
• Keep outside surfaces
free from oil and fuel.
• Never
start or run engine inside
a closed
room or building.
Breathing
exhaust fumes
can kill.
• Avoid dangerous
environments.
Do not use
in unventilated
areas or where
explosive
vapors or carbon
monoxide
build up could
be present.
• Do not overreach
or use from unstable sur-
faces such as ladders, trees, steep slopes,
rooftops,
etc. Keep firm footing and balance
at all times.
• Do not raise unit above your shoulders;
the
cutting
blade can come dangerously
close
to your body.
• Always keep unitinfront
ofyour body. Keep
all parts of your body away from the cutting
blade.
• Keep the cutting
blade and air vents free
from debris.
• Use only for jobs explained
in this manual.
MAINTAIN
YOUR
UNIT
PROPERLY
• Have all maintenance
other than the rec-
ommended
procedures
described
in the in-
struction
manual
performed
by an autho-
rized service dealer.
• Disconnect
spark
plug before performing
maintenance
except for carburetor
adjust-
ments.
• Do
not use
a cutting
blade
that is bent,
warped, cracked,
broken, or damaged in any
other way. Have worn or damaged parts re-
placed by an authorized service dealer,
• Use only recommended
Weed Eater® cut-
ting blades
and replacement
parts; use of
any other parts may void your warranty
and
cause damage
to your unit.
• Empty fuel tank before storing the unit. Use
up fuel left in carburetor by starting engine and
letting it run until it stops.
• Hand carry the unit with the engine stopped
and the muffler and cutting blade away from
your body.
• Allow engine to cool, empty the fuel tank,
and secure the unit before storing or trans-
porting
it in a vehicle.
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