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Before Operating Trimmer
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING TRIMMER.
WARNING
Read and follow all warnings and safety instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious injury to you or bystanders.
1. Avoid Dangerous Environments
a. Do not operate Trimmer while under the influence of alcohol, medications, or drugs.
b. Do not operate Trimmer when you are tired.
c. Do not use this Trimmer if you are mentally or physically unable to operate safely.
2. Inspect Trimmer for damaged parts, and make sure all fasteners and guards are in place and secure. Replace any
damaged parts.
3. Use only 0.080 inch (2 mm) diameter flexible, nonmetallic line with this Trimmer.
DANGER
This Trimmer is not designed for use with a rigid blade. Never use this Trimmer with a rigid blade or other accessories not
specifically approved for use in this manual. Never use alternative cutting members such as wire or wire-rope, which can
break off and become a dangerous projectile.
4. Dress properly when operating Trimmer.
a. Always wear heavy long pants, boots, gloves, and a long-sleeve shirt.
b. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry that can get caught in the moving parts of the Trimmer.
c. Always wear gloves and substantial foot wear when working outside.
d. Always wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
5. Always wear a face or dust mask if operation is dusty.
6. Always wear eye protection that meets or exceeds the requirements of ANSI Z87.1.
7. Always wear hearing protection which meets or exceeds ANSI standards.
8. Thoroughly inspect the area where the Trimmer is to be used and remove all foreign objects.
WARNING
Your equipment can throw small objects at high speed causing personal injury or property damage.
Important Safety Information
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While Operating Trimmer
1. Stay alert. Use common sense. Watch what you are doing.
2. Do not operate Trimmer if it is damaged or not securely and fully assembled.
3. Only well instructed adults should operate Trimmer. Never allow children to operate Trimmer.
4. Keep children away. Keep all bystanders at least 50 ft (15 m) away.
5. This Trimmer is only intended for trimming, scalping, and mowing. Do not use Trimmer for any job except that for which
it is intended. Do not use for edging, pruning or hedge trimming.
6. The Trimmer line may be spinning during carburetor adjustments. Make carburetor adjustments with lower end
supported to prevent Trimmer line from contacting any object.
7. Maintain your balance and proper footing at all times. Do not overreach.
8. Keep rotating trimmer head below waist level. Keep all parts of your body away from cutting area, the rotating trimmer
lines and hot surfaces.
9. Hold the unit firmly with both hands.
10. Always keep engine on the right hand side of your body.
