minutes before starting engine.
12. Never store the machine or fuel container near an open flame, spark or pilot light as on a water
heater, space heater, furnace, clothes dryer or other gas appliances.
13. To reduce fire hazard, keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other debris build-up. Clean up oil or
fuel spillage and remove any fuel soaked debris.
14. Allow machine to cool at least 5 minutes before storing.
General Service
1. Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains carbon
monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas.
2. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the spindle and all moving parts have
stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine to prevent unintended
starting.
3. Check the spindle and engine mounting bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness. Also,
visually inspect spindle for damage. Replace with the original equipment manufacture’s
(O.E.M.) parts only, listed in this manual. “Use of parts which do not meet the original
equipment specifications may lead to improper performance and compromise safety!”
4. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition.
5. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly.
6. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire and ground
against the engine. Thoroughly inspect the string trimmer for any damage. Repair the damage
before starting and operating the string trimmer.
7. Trimmer components, guards and shields are subject to wear and damage which could
expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. For safety protection, frequently check
components and replace immediately
with original equipment manufacturer’s (O.E.M.) parts only, listed in this manual. “Use of parts which
do not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to improper performance and
compromise safety!”
8. Do not change the engine’s governor setting or over-speed the engine. The governor controls
the maximum safe operating speed of the engine.
9. Check fuel line, tank, cap, and fittings frequently for cracks or leaks. Replace if necessary.
10. Do not crank engine with spark plug removed.
11. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary.
12. Observe proper disposal laws and regulations. Improper disposal of fluids and materials can
harm the environment.
Do not modify engine
To avoid serious injury or death, do not modify engine in any way. Tampering with the governor
setting can lead to a runaway engine and cause it to operate at unsafe speeds. Never tamper with
factory setting of engine governor.
Spark Arrestor
WARNING:
This machine is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be
used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush covered or grass-covered land unless
the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrestor meeting applicable local or state
laws (if any).
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