Use unleaded
gasoline and two-stroke oil m ixed a ta
ratio of40:1 (2.5%).
_WARNIN_I:When u sing g arden-
ing appliances,
basic safety precautions
must always befollowed
toreduce the
risk offire and serious injury.
_/L DANGER:
This power tool can
be dangerous!
This unit can cause se-
rious injury including
amputation
or
blindness
to the operator and others.
The warnings
and safety instructions
in this manual must be followed to pro-
vide reasonable
safety and efficiency
in using the unit. The operator is re-
sponsible
for following the warnings
and instructions
in this manual and on
the unit. Read the entire operator's
manual before assembling
and using
the unit! Restrict the use of this unit to
persons who read, understand,
and
follow the warnings
and instructions
in
this manual and on the unit. Never al-
low children to operate this unit.
OPERATOR'S
SAFETY
INFORMATION
MANUAL
ON THE UNIT
A
4_ DANGER:
Never use blades with
line trimmer attachment. Never use flail-
ing devices with any attachment. This
unit (when used with supplied line trim-
mer attachment)
is designed for line
trimmer use only. Use of any other ac-
cessories with line trimmer attachment
will increase the risk of injury.
If situations
occur which are not cov-
ered in this manual, use care and
good judgment.
If you need assis-
tance, contact your Sears Service
Center or call 1-800-235-5878.
OPERATOR
SAFETY
• Dress properly. Always wear safety
glasses 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 op-
eration 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 barefoot or wear sandals.
• Secure hair above shoulder length.
Secure or remove loose clothing and
jewelry or clothing with loosely hang-
ing 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/blade.
• Stay Alert. Do not operate unit when
you are tired, ill, upset or under influ-
ence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
Watch what you are doing; use com-
mon sense.
• Wear hearing protection.
• Never start or run the engine inside
a closed room or building. Breathing
exhaust fumes can kill.
• Keep handles free of oil and fuel.
• Always use the handlebar
and a
properly adjusted
shoulder
strap
with a blade (see ASSEMBLY).
UNIT/MAINTENANCE
SAFETY
_WARNING:
Stop unitand
dis-
connect
the spark plug before per-
forming maintenance
(except carbure-
tor adjustments).
• Look for and replace damaged or
loose parts before each use. Look for
and repair fuel leaks before use. Keep
unit in good working condition.
• Throw away blades that are bent,
warped, cracked, broken, or damaged
in any other way. Replace trimmer
head parts that are cracked, chipped,
broken, or damaged in any other way
before using the unit.
• Maintain unit according to recom-
mended procedures. Keep blade
sharp. Keep cutting line at the proper
length.