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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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 string trimmer. Failure to comply with
these instructions may result in personal injury. When
you see this symbol, HEED ITS WARNING!
WARNING
!
This string trimmer 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 ma-
chine is capable of amputating fingers, hands, toes and
feet and throwing debris. Failure to observe the following
safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.
DANGER
!
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.
WARNING
!
Your Responsibility—Restrict the use of this power machine
to persons who read, understand and follow the warnings
and instructions in this manual and on the string trimmer.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
WARNING
!
GENERAL OPERATION
a. Read this operator’s manual carefully in its entirety before
attempting to assemble this string trimmer. Read, understand,
and follow all instructions on the string trimmer and in the
manuals before operation. Keep this manual in a safe place for
future and regular reference and for ordering replacement parts.
b. Be completely familiar with the controls and the proper use of
this string trimmer before operating it.
c. This string trimmer is a precision piece of power equipment, not
a plaything. Therefore, exercise extreme caution at all times.
This string trimmer has been designed to perform one job: to
mow grass. Do not use it for any other purpose.
d. Never allow children under 14 years of age to operate this string
trimmer. Children 14 and over should read and understand the
instructions and safe operation practices in this manual and on
the string trimmer and should be trained and supervised by an
adult.
e. Only responsible individuals who are familiar with these rules of
safe operation should be allowed to use this string trimmer.
f. 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 trimmer line. Thrown objects can cause serious personal
injury.
g. Plan your trimming operation 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.
h. 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 trimmer while it is in
operation. Stop the string trimmer if anyone enters area.
i. 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.
j. 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 string trimmer
in bare feet, sandals, slippery or light-weight (e.g. canvas) shoes.
k. Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the cutting
deck. Contact with cutting line can amputate fingers, hands,
toes and feet.
l. A missing or damaged discharge cover can cause cutting line
contact or thrown object injuries.
m. Many injuries occur as a result of the trimmer being pulled
over the foot during a fall caused by slipping or tripping. Do
not hold on to the trimmer if you are falling: release the handle
immediately.
n. Never pull the trimmer back toward you while you are walking.
If you must back the trimmer away from a wall or obstruction,
first look down and behind to avoid tripping and then follow
these steps:
1. Step back from trimmer to fully extend your arms forward.
2. Be sure you are well balanced with sure footing.
3. Pull the trimmer back slowly, no more than half way toward
you.
4. Repeat these steps as needed.
o. Do not operate the trimmer while under the influence of alcohol
or drugs.
p. The safety control bar is a safety device. Never at
tempt to bypass
its
operation. Doing so makes the safety device inoperative
and may result in personal injury through contact with the
cutting line. The safety control bar must operate easily in both
directions and automatically return to the disengaged position
when released.
q. Never operate the 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 safety control bar
immediately and the cutting line will stop rotating within three
seconds.
r. Operate only in daylight or good artificial light. Walk, never run.
s. Release the safety control bar when crossing gravel drives, walks
or roads.
