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Use only recommended accessories and replacement parts.
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Have all maintenance and service not explained in this manual performed by your authorized service
dealer.
CUTTING SAFETY
WARNING:
Inspect area before starting unit. Remove all debris and hard objects such as rocks, glass,
wire, etc., that can ricochet, be thrown, or otherwise cause injury or damage during operation.
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Keep others including children, animals, bystanders, and helpers at least 50 feet (15meters) away.
Bystanders should be encouraged to wear safety glasses. Stop engine immediately if you are
approached.
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Always keep engine on the right--hand side of your body.
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Hold the unit firmly with both hands.
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Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach.
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Keep blade or trimmer head below waist level. Do not raise engine above your waist.
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Keep all parts of your body away from blade, trimmer head, and muffler when engine is running. A
hot muffler can cause serious burns.
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Cut from your left to your right. Cutting on right side of the shield will throw debris away from the
operator.
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Use only in daylight or good artificial light.
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Use only for jobs explained in this manual.
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
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Stop the unit before transporting.
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Keep the muffler away from your body.
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Allow the engine to cool and secure the unit before storing or transporting it in a vehicle.
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Empty the fuel tank before storing or transporting the unit. Run out of fuel left in the carburetor by
starting the engine and letting it run until it stops.
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Store unit and fuel in area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters,
electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
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Store unit so the blade or line limiter blade cannot accidentally cause injury. The unit can be hung by
the shaft.
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Store unit out of reach of children.
SAFETY NOTICE:
Exposure to vibrations through prolonged use of gasoline powered hand tools could
cause blood vessel or nerve damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of people prone to circulation
disorders or abnormal swellings. Prolonged use in cold weather has been linked to blood vessel damage
in otherwise healthy people. If symptoms occur such as numbness, pain, loss of strength, change in skin
color or texture, or loss of feeling in the fingers, hands, or joints, discontinue the use of this tool and seek
medical attention. A reduced-vibration system does not guarantee the avoidance of these problems. Users
who operate power tools on a continual and regular basis must monitor closely their physical condition
and the condition of this tool.
Children
Sever injury can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children in the immediate area.
Children are often attracted to the mowing activity. Never assume that children will remain where you
last saw them.
