Operator's Manual
Rolling String Trimmer 600050V, 600050B
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A: Warning!
B: Read Owner's Manual Before Operating Machine
C: Do Not Operate While Others Are Around
D: Remove Objects that Could Be Thrown By This Machine.
E: Never Operate Machine Up and Down Slopes, ALWAYS
Operate Trimmer Across Slopes
F: Be Aware of Moving and Rotating Parts
G: Wear Ear and Eye Protection At All Times
H: Do Not Service or Adjust Moving Parts Unless Engine is
Stopped and Spark Plug Wire is Disconnected.
I: Look Behind and Around you Before and While Moving
Backwards.
J: Toxic Fumes—Do Not Operate in Unventilated Areas
K: Hot Surfaces
L: Fire Hazards.
hazard Symbols and meanings
11. It is advisable to wear protective headgear to
prevent the possibility of being struck by small flying
particles, or being struck by low hanging branches,
twigs, or other objects which may be unnoticed by
the operator.
1. Do not operate the trimmer without proper guard or
other safety protective devices in place.
13. Use this equipment for its intended purpose only.
14. See manufacturer’s instructions for proper operation
and installation of accessories. Only use accessories
approved by the manufacturer.
15. Operate only in daylight or good artificial light.
16. Do not operate product when fatigued or under
the influence of alcohol, drugs or other medication
which can cause drowsiness or affect your ability to
operate this machine safely.
17. Never operate trimmer in wet grass. Always be sure
of your footing; keep a firm hold on the handle and
walk; never run.
18. Before each use, inspect the throttle control lever
and cable. Make sure that the cable is free and that
the lever is not damaged. Also check the cable
linkage running to the carburetor for kinks, loose
fittings, and obstructions. Verify that the control bail
is working properly.
19. Stop the rotating trimmer head when crossing gravel
drives, walks, or roads. Wait for the cutting lines to
stop rotating.
0. Watch for traffic when operating near, or when
crossing roads.
1. Stop the engine (motor) whenever you leave the
equipment, before cleaning, repairing or inspecting
the unit, be sure the trimmer head and all moving
parts have stopped. Let the engine cool, disconnect
the spark plug wire and move it away from the spark
plug.
. If the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally,
stop the engine (motor), disconnect the spark plug
wire and prevent it from touching the spark plug.
Check immediately for cause. Vibration is generally a
warning of trouble.
3. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine (mo-
tor). Remove the wire from the spark plug. Inspect
the trimmer for damage. If damaged, repair before
starting and operating the trimmer.
4. Never leave the trimmer unattended when the
engine is running. Remove the wire from the spark
plug.
5. Regularly inspect the trimmer. Make sure parts are
not bent, damaged or loose.
6. Allow muffler and engine areas to cool before
touching. Never pick up or carry the trimmer while
the engine is running.
7. Prolonged exposure to noise and vibration from
gasoline engine powered equipment should be
avoided. Take intermittent breaks and/or wear ear
protection from engine noise as well as heavy work
gloves to reduce vibration in the hands.
SAfEtY WARning SYmboLS
ContRoL And oPERAting SYmboLS
Pictured below are control and operating symbols on the
unit or in this manual. Before you operate your unit, learn
and understand the purpose for each symbol.
Pictured below are safety and hazard symbols on the unit
or in this manual. Before you operate your unit, learn and
understand the purpose for each symbol.
A
h
g
f
d
C
b
E
L
k
J
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