This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could
endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and
follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine.
Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury.When you
see this symbol. HEED ITS WARNING!
This machine was built to be operated according to the safe operation practices
in this manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on
the part of the operator can result in serious injury. This machine is capable of
amputating fingers, hands, toes and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe
the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.
GENERAL OPERATION
• Read this operator's manual carefully in its entirety before attempting to
assemble this machine. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the
machine and in the manual(s) before operation. Keep this manual in a safe
place for future and regular reference and for ordering replacement parts.
• Be completely familiar with the controls and the proper use of this machine
before operating it.
• This machine is a precision piece of power equipment, not a plaything.
Therefore, exercise extreme caution at all times. This machine has been
designed to perform one job: to cut vegetation and grass. Do not use it for any
other purpose.
• Never allow children under 14 years of age to operate this machine. Children
14 and over should read and understand the instructions and safe operation
practices in this manual and on the machine and should be trained and
supervised by an adult.
• Only responsible individuals who are familiar with these rules of safe operation
should be allowed to use this machine.
• Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used. Remove all
stones, sticks, wire, bones, toys and other foreign objects, which could be
tripped over or picked up and thrown by the string trimmer. Thrown objects can
cause serious personal injury.
• Plan your trimming pattern to avoid discharge of material toward roads,
sidewalks, bystanders and the like. Also, avoid discharging material against
a wall or obstruction, which may cause discharged material to ricochet back
toward the operator.
• To help avoid trimmer line contact or a thrown object injury, stay in operator
zone behind handles and keep children, bystanders,helpers and pets at least 75
feet from string trimmer while it is in operation. Stop machine if anyone enters
area.
• Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during operation and while
performing an adjustment or repair to protect your eyes.Thrown objects which
ricochet can cause serious injury to the eyes.
• Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and close-fitting slacks and shirts. Shirts
and pants that cover the arms and legs and steel-toed shoes are recommended.
Never operate this machine in bare feet, sandals, slippery or lightweight (e.g.
canvas) shoes.
• Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of discharge
area at all times as the rotating spindle and trimmer lines can cause injury.
• Never operate the string trimmer without proper shields, guards, control lever
or other safety protective devices in place and working.
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WARNING
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain
or emit chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or
other reproductive harm.
Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and
reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
• Never operate the string trimmer with damaged safety devices. Failure to do so,
can result in personal injury.
• Many injuries occur as a result of the string trimmer being pulled over the
foot during a fall caused by slipping or tripping. Do not hold on to the string
trimmer if you are falling; release the handle immediately.
• Never pull the string trimmer back toward you while you are walking. If you
must back the string trimmer away from a wall or obstruction first look down
and behind to avoid tripping and then follow these steps:
a. Step back from string trimmer to fully extend your arms.
b. Be sure you are well balanced with sure footing.
c. Pull the string trimmer back slowly, no more than half way toward you.
d. Repeat these steps as needed.
• Do not operate the string trimmer while under the influence of alcohol or
drugs.
• Do not engage the self-propelled mechanism on machines so equipped while
starting engine.
• The control lever is a safety device. Never attempt to bypass its operation.
Doing so makes the safety device inoperative and may result in personal injury
through contact with the rotating trimmer line. The control lever must operate
easily in both directions and automatically return to the disengaged position
when released.
• Never operate the string trimmer in wet grass. Always be sure of your footing.
A slip and fall can cause serious personal injury. If you feel you are losing your
footing, release the control lever immediately and the spindle will stop rotating
within three seconds.
• Operate only in daylight or good artificial light.Walk, never run.
• Stop the spindle when crossing gravel drives,walks or roads.
• If the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine and check
immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.
• Shut the engine off and wait until the spindle comes to a complete stop before
cleaning the discharge area. The spindle continues to rotate for a few seconds
after the control lever is released. Never place any part of the body in the
trimmer line area until you are sure the spindle has stopped rotating.
• Never operate string trimmer without proper trail shield, discharge cover,
control lever or other safety protective devices in place and working. Never
operate string trimmer with damaged safety devices. Failure to do so can result
in personal injury.
• Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn. Do not touch.
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