Section 1: Safety
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3. Never clean, or make adjustments or
repairs with the engine running. Discon-
nect the spark plug wire and keep the wire
away from the plug to prevent accidental
starting. Remove ignition 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 machine
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 neces-
sary, before restarting.
8. Never make adjustments or repairs
while engine is running.
9. Components subject to wear, damage
and deterioration could expose moving
parts or allow objects to be thrown. Fre-
quently check components and replace
with factory recommended parts, when
necessary. Regularly inspect the trimmer
head 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 trim-
mer lines. Let the engine cool.
12. Do not change the engine governor
setting or overspeed the engine. The gov-
ernor controls the maximum safe operat-
ing speed and protects the engine and all
moving parts from damage 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 inspecting, cleaning or
repairing the unit.
14. Maintain or replace safety and instruc-
tional decals. Refer to the Parts List for
replacement decal information.
15. Use only original-equipment replace-
ment parts. Parts manufactured by others
could present safety hazards and affect
performance even though they may fit on
this machine.
16. Remember—the end of the season is
a good time to inspect equipment prior to
storage.
17. To guard against engine overheating,
always keep the engine debris guard
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 replacement decal, please 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)
On top of mower deck
On right side, rear of
mower deck
On left
handlebar
On right
handlebar
STOP
1918304 (02/00)
