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Section 1: Safety
and debris shield. Make sure they are
not bent, damaged, or loose.
10. Only use eighteen-inch long .130"
or .155" diameter trimmer line. Never
use other lengths, diameters or material
as trimmer line.
11. Trimmer line moves at high speed
and can cut. Always
stop the engine and let
all moving parts stop
before replacing the
trimmer lines. Let the
engine cool.
12. Do not change the engine gover-
nor setting or overspeed the engine.
The governor controls maximum safe
operating speed and protects the en-
gine and all moving parts from dam-
age caused by overspeed. Authorized
service shall be sought if a problem
exists.
13. Do not touch engine parts which
may be hot from operation. Allow
parts to cool completely before in-
specting, cleaning or repairing the unit.
14. Maintain or replace safety and in-
structional decals. Refer to the sepa-
rate Parts Catalog for replacement
decal information.
15. For units equipped with electric
start:
a) Batteries produce explosive
gases. Keep sparks, flame,
2. Never run the engine inside a
closed area.
3. Never clean, make adjustments or
repairs with the engine running.
Disconnect the spark plug wire and
keep the wire away from the plug to
prevent accidental starting. Remove
key on electric start models.
4. Keep all nuts and bolts tight, espe-
cially the trimmer head attachment
bolts, and keep equipment in good
condition. Check mounting hardware
on trimmer head every time you
change trimmer line and prior to each
use.
5. Never tamper with safety devices.
Check their proper operation regularly.
6. To reduce fire hazard, keep mower
free of grass, leaves or other debris
build-up. Clean up oil or fuel spills. Let
machine cool before storing.
7. After striking an object, stop the
engine and disconnect the spark plug
wire. Inspect the trimmer/mower and
repair, if necessary, before restarting.
8. Never make adjustments or repairs
while engine is running.
9. Components subject to wear,
damage and deterioration could ex-
pose moving parts or allow objects to
be thrown. Frequently check compo-
nents and replace with factory recom-
mended parts, when necessary.
Regularly inspect the trimmer head
cigarettes, etc., away. Venti-
late the area when charging
the battery. Do not charge the
battery in an airtight space.
b) Do not use a battery charger
other than the one provided to
you.
c) The battery contains toxic ma-
terials. Do not damage the
battery case. If the case is bro-
ken or damaged, avoid contact
with the battery contents.
d) Properly dispose of a dam-
aged or worn out battery.
Check with local authorities
for proper disposal methods.
e) Do not short circuit the bat-
tery. Severe burns and fire can
result.
16. Use only original-equipment re-
placement parts. Parts manufactured
by others could present safety hazards
and affect performance even though
they may fit on this trimmer/mower.
17. Remember– the end of the season
is a good time to inspect equipment
prior to storage.
18. To guard against engine overheat-
ing, always have the engine debris filter
mounted and clean.
Safety Decals
Make certain that all safety decals on this equipment
are kept clean and in good condition. The decals are
shown (at reduced sizes) below. If you need a re-
placement decal, please refer to the Parts List in this
Manual.
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DANGER
KEEP HANDS and FEET AWAY
CAUTION
Read Owner's Manual before operating this
machine. If you need a replacement manual,
write to the address listed on the serial
number decal on this unit.
Keep trimmer head, foam debris guard, deck
and other surface areas clean. Before cleaning,
shut off engine and disconnect spark plug.
ROTATING CUTTING HEAD
Do not service or adjust cutting head or other
moving parts unless engine is stopped and
spark plug wire is disconnected.
IMPORTANT: Do not operate this machine with debris shield open.
WARNING
THROWN OBJECT HAZARD
• Wear eye protection!
• Objects can be thrown up
to 50 feet!
• Be alert to hidden obstacles!
WARNING
THROWN OBJECT HAZARD
Objects such as rocks, pebbles and
small debris will be thrown violently by
the cutting head, resulting in significant
hazard to eyes and exposed body parts!
Keep children, pets and bystanders 50
feet away from machine while operating.
Be alert to hidden obstacles.
ROTATING CUTTING HEAD
Do not service or adjust cutting head or
other moving parts unless engine is stopped
and spark plug wire is disconnected.
1904403 (1/97)
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At top of clear plastic shield facing operator
At front of deck
At rear of deck housing
on right side
At rear of deck
housing on left side
At front of deck
On left
handlebar
At top of debris shield brace
SEE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS UNDER DEBRIS SHIELD
To open, pull up debris shield, then tip forward.
