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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 mov-
ing 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 Parts
List for replacement decal information.
15. Use only original-equipment
replacement parts. Parts manufac-
tured by others could present safety
hazards and affect performance even
though they may fit on this machine.
2. Never run the engine inside a
closed area.
3. Never clean, or 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 machine 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
16. Remember – the end of the sea-
son is a good time to inspect equip-
ment prior to storage.
17. To guard against engine overheat-
ing, always keep the engine debris
guard mounted and clean.
18. For units equipped with electric
start:
a) Batteries produce explosive
gases. Keep sparks, flame,
cigarettes, etc., away. Ventilate
area when charging battery. Do
not charge battery in an airtight
space.
b) Do not use a battery charger
other than the one provided with
the unit.
c) The battery contains toxic mate-
rials. Do not damage the battery
case. If the case is broken or
damaged, avoid contact with the
battery contents.
d) Properly dispose of a damaged
or worn out battery. Check with
local authorities for proper dis-
posal methods.
e) Do not short circuit the battery.
Severe burns and fire can
result.
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 replacement decal,
refer to the Parts List in this Manual.
WARNING
THROWN OBJECT HAZARD
Objects will be thrown violently by the
cutting head, resulting in significant hazard!
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.
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READ OWNERS MANUAL
If you need a replacement manual, write to the
address listed on the serial number decal on
this unit.
1918115 (12/99)
At front of deck
On engine, above muffler
On left
handlebar
