• Dress properly.
Always wear safety
glasses orsimilar eye protection
when
operating,
orperforming
maintenance
onyour unit ( safety glasses are avail-
able). Eye protection
should be
marked Z87.
• Always wear face ordust mask i fop-
eration isdusty.
• Always wear hea W ,long p ants, long
sleeves, boots, and gloves.
• Always wear foot p rotection.
Donot
gobarefoot
orwear sandals.
• Secure hair a bove shoulder
length.
Secure orremove loose c lothing or
clothing with loosely hanging
ties,
straps, tassels, etc. T hey c an be
caught inmoving parts.
• Being f ully c overed also helps protect
you from debris and pieces oftoxic
plants thrown by spinning blade.
• Stay a lert. Donot o perate when y ou
are tired, ill, u pset, orunder the influ-
ence o falcohol, drugs, ormedication.
Watch what you are doing; use com-
mon sense.
• Wear hearing protection.
• Never start orrun inside aclosed
room orbuilding.
Breathing
exhaust
fumes can kill.
• Keep h andles free ofoiland fuel.
• Only o perate unit w ith handlebar
installed.
• Keep h ands and feet a way f rom cut-
ting area.
• Never direct discharge
ofmaterial
to-
ward b ystanders
nor a llow anyone
near the area o foperation.
Use care
indirecting
discharge
toavoid g lass
enclosures,
automobiles,
and the like.
FUEL SAFETY
(for gas powerheads)
• Mix and pour fuel outdoors.
• Keep away from sparks or flames.
• Use a container approved for fuel.
• Do not smoke or allow smoking near
fuel or the powerhead.
• Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all
fuel spills before starting the power-
head.
• Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away
from fueling site before starting power-
head engine.
• Stop engine and allow to cool before
removing fuel cap.
• Remove fuel cap slowly.
ELECTRICAL
SAFETY
(for electric
powerheads)
,4I_WARNING:
Avoid a dangerous
environment.
To reduce the risk of
electrical
shock, do not use in rain, in
damp or wet locations,
or around
swimming
pools, hot tubs, etc. Do not
expose
to snow, rain, or water to avoid
the possibility
of electrical
shock. Do
not handle extension
cord plug or unit
with wet hands.
• Use only a voltage supply as shown
on the nameplate of the unit.
• Avoid dangerous
situations.
Do not
use in presence of flammable
liquids
or gases to avoid creating a fire or
explosion
and/or causing damage to
unit.
• Avoid dangerous
environments.
Do
not use in unventilated
areas or
where dust or explosive
vapors can
build up.
• To reduce the risk of electrical shock,
use extension cords specifically
marked as suitable for outdoor ap-
pliances. The electrical rating of the
cord must not be less than the rating
of the unit. The cord must be marked
with the suffix WV-A" (in Canada, "W").
Make sure your extension cord is in
good condition. Inspect extension
cord before use and replace if dam-
aged. An undersized extension cord
will cause a drop in line voltage result-
ing in loss of power and overheating.
If in doubt, use the next heavier
gauge. The smaller the gauge num-
ber, the heavier the cord.
• Do not use multiple cords.
• The powerhead
may have a polarized
plug (one blade is wider than the oth-
er); if so, it will require the use of a po-
larized extension cord. The appliance
plug will fit into a polarized extension
cord only one way. If the plug does
not fit fully into the extension cord, re-
verse the plug. If the plug still does
not fit, obtain a correct polarized ex-
tension cord. A polarized extension
cord will require the use of a polarized
wall outlet. This plug will fit into the po-
larized wall outlet only one way. If plug
does not fit fully into the wall outlet,
reverse the plug. If it still does not fit,
contact a qualified electrician to install
the proper wall outlet. Do not change
the equipment plug, extension cord
receptacle, or extension cord plug in
any way.
• Do not attempt to repair unit. Inspect
the insulation and connectors on the
powerhead
and extension cord before
each use. If there is any damage, do
not use until damage is repaired by
your Sears Service Center.
• Do not pull or carry by cord; do not
use cord as a handle, close a door on