RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
• SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS •
This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols
and pictographs that may appear on this product. Read the
operator's manual for complete safety, assembly, operating,
maintenance, and repair information.
• SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
Indicates danger, warning or caution. May be used in
conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.
• HOT SURFACE WARNING
Do not touch a hot muffler or cylinder. You may get
burned. These parts get extremely hot from operation.
When turned off they remain hot for a short time.
• READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL
WARNING:
Read the operator’s manual(s) and follow
all warnings and safety instructions. Failure to do so can
result in serious injury to the operator and/or bystanders.
• WEAR EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION
WARNING:
Thrown objects and loud noise can
cause severe eye injury and hearing loss. Wear eye
protection meeting ANSI Z87.1-1989 standards and
ear protection when operating this unit. Use a full face
shield when needed.
• KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY
WARNING:
Keep all bystanders, especially children
and pets, at least 50 feet (15 m.) from the operating area.
• THROWN OBJECTS AND ROTATING CUTTER CAN
CAUSE SEVERE INJURY
WARNING:
Small objects can be propelled at high
speed, causing injury. Keep away from the rotating rotor.
SYMBOL
MEANING
SYMBOL
MEANING
• CHOKE CONTROL
1. • FULL choke position
2. • PARTIAL choke position
3. • RUN choke position
• UNLEADED FUEL
Always use clean, fresh unleaded fuel
• OIL
Refer to operator’s manual for the proper type of oil.
• ON/OFF STOP CONTROL
ON / START / RUN
• ON/OFF STOP CONTROL
OFF or STOP
3
• SHARP BLADE
WARNING:
Sharp blade on cutting attachment
shield. To prevent serious injury, do not touch the line
cutting blade.
• Avoid accidental starting. Be in the starting position whenever pulling
the starter rope. The operator and unit must be in a stable position
while starting. Refer to Starting/Stopping Instructions.
• Use the right tool. Only use this tool for its intended purpose.
• Do not overreach. Always keep proper footing and balance.
• Always hold the unit with both hands when operating. Keep a firm grip
on both handles or grips.
• Keep hands, face, and feet at a distance from all moving parts. Do not
touch or try to stop the cutting attachment when it rotates.
• Do not touch the engine, gear housing or muffler. These parts get
extremely hot from operation, even after the unit is turned off.
• Do not operate the engine faster than the speed needed to cut, trim or
edge. Do not run the engine at high speed when not cutting.
• Always stop the engine when cutting is delayed or when walking from
one cutting location to another.
• If you strike or become entangled with a foreign object, stop the engine
immediately and check for damage. Do not operate before repairing
damage. Do not operate the unit with loose or damaged parts.
• Stop the unit, switch the engine to off, and disconnect the spark plug
for maintenance or repair.
• Use only original equipment manufacturer replacement parts and
accessories for this unit. These are available from your authorized service
dealer. Use of any unauthorized parts or accessories could lead to
serious injury to the user, or damage to the unit, and void your warranty.
• Keep unit clean of vegetation and other materials. They may become
lodged between the cutting attachment and shield.
• To reduce fire hazard, replace a faulty muffler and spark arrestor. Keep
the engine and muffler free from grass, leaves, excessive grease or
carbon build up.
OTHER SAFETY WARNINGS
• Never store a fueled unit inside a building where fumes may reach an
open flame or spark.
• Allow the engine to cool before storing or transporting. Be sure to
secure the unit while transporting.
• Store the unit in a dry area, locked up or up high to prevent
unauthorized use or damage, out of the reach of children.
• Never douse or squirt the unit with water or any other liquid. Keep
handles dry, clean and free from debris. Clean after each use, see
Cleaning and Storage instructions.
• Keep these instructions. Refer to them often and use them to instruct
other users. If you loan someone this unit, also loan them these
instructions.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
KNOW YOUR UNIT
APPLICATIONS
As a trimmer:
•
Cutting grass and light weeds.
•
Edging
•
Decorative trimming around trees,
fences, etc.
Other optional accessories may be
used.
Throttle
Control
EZ-Link™
D-Handle
Air Filter Cover
Spark Plug
Gear Box
Muffler
On/Off Stop
Control
Shaft Grip
Fuel Cap
Cutting Head
Starter Rope
Grip
Choke Lever
Primer Bulb
Line Cutting
Blade
Oil Fill Plug
Cutting Head Shield
