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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
1. For safe operation, read and understand al instructions before using the straight shaft trimmer
attachment. Follow all safety instructions. Failure to follow all safety instructions listed below, can
result in serious personal injury.
2. Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use this unit.
3. Wear safety glasses or goggles that are marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1 standards and hearing
protection when operating this unit.
4. Wear heavy long pants, boots, and gloves. Do not wear loose fitting clothing, short pants, jewelry of
any kind, or go barefoot.
5. Secure long hair so it is above shoulder level to prevent entanglement in any moving parts.
6. Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 50 ft (15 m) away.
7. Do not operate this unit when you are tired, ill or under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or
medication.
8. Do not operate in poor lighting.
9. Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach. Overreaching can result in loss of balance or
exposure to hot surfaces.
10. Keep all parts of your body away from any moving part.
11. When using the attachment on a trimmer with a gasoline engine, do not touch areas around the
muffler of cylinder of the power head, these parts get hot from operation. Failure to do so could
result in possible serious personal injury.
12. Always stop the engine and remove the spark plug wire or disconnect from power supply before
making any adjustments or repairs except for carburetor adjustments.
13. Inspect unit before each use for loose fasteners, damaged or missing parts. Correct before using the
straight shaft trimmer attachment. Failure to do so can cause serious injury.
14. Use only original manufacturer’s replacement parts. Failure to do so, may cause poor performance,
possible injury, and will void your warranty.
15. Do not, under any circumstance, use any attachment or accessory on this product which was not provided with
the product or identified as appropriate for use with this product in the Operator’s Manual.
16. Avoid dangerous environment. Do not use the attachment in damp or wet locations.
17. Do not use in rain.
18. Use the right attachment, do not use attachment for any job except that for which it is intended.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR TRIMMER USE
1. Replace string head if cracked, chipped, or damaged in any way. Be sure the string head is properly
installed and securely fastened. Failure to do so can cause serious injury.
2. Make sure all deflectors and handles are properly and securely attached.
3. Use only the manufacturer’s replacement string in the cutting head. Do not use any other cutting
attachment unless specifically noted in operator’s manual.
4. Never operate string trimmer without the grass deflector in place and in good condition.
5. Maintain a firm grip on both handles while trimming. Keep string head below waist bevel. Never cut
with the string head located over (30 in.) 76 cm or more above the ground.
WARNING :
Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may
result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.