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SAFETY RULES
WARNING:
When using electric
gardening appliances, basic safety pre-
cautions should always be followed to re-
duce the risk of fire, electric shock, and
serious injury. Read and follow all
instructions.
SAFETY INFORMATION
ON THE UNIT
This power unit can be dangerous!
Opera-
tor is responsible for following the warnings
and instructions in this manual and on the
unit. Read entire instruction manual before
using unit! Be thoroughly familiar with the
controls and the proper use of the unit. Re-
strict the use of this unit to persons who
read, understand, and follow unit and
manual warning and instructions. Never al-
low children to operate this unit. Close
attention is necessary when used near
children.
DANGER:
Never use blades or flail-
ing devices. Unit is designed for line trim-
mer use only. Use of any other accesso-
ries or attachments will increase the risk
of injury.
WARNING:
Trimmer line throws
objects violently. You and others can be
blinded/injured. Wear safety glasses,
boots, and leg protection. Keep body
parts clear of rotating line.
Safety Glasses or similar eye protection
Boots
Hazard Zone
15 m
50 ft.
Keep children, bystanders, and animals
50 feet (15 meters) away. If approached
stop unit immediately.
If situations occur which are not covered
in this manual, use care and good
judgement. If you need assistance,
contact your Authorized Service Dealer
or call 1-800-554-6723.
OPERATOR SAFETY
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Dress properly. Always wear safety
glasses or similar eye protection when
operating or performing maintenance on
your unit. (Safety glasses are available.)
Always wear face or dust mask if opera-
tion is dusty. Always wear heavy, long
pants, long sleeves, boots, and gloves.
Do not go barefoot or wear sandals.
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Secure hair above shoulder length.
Secure or remove loose clothing and
jewelry or clothing with loosely hanging
ties, straps, tassels, etc. They can be
caught in moving parts.
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Being fully covered also helps protect
you from debris and pieces of toxic
plants thrown by spinning line.
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Stay alert
.
Do not operate unit when you
are tired, ill, upset or under the influence
of alcohol, drugs, or medication. Watch
what you are doing; use common sense.
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Avoid unintentional starting of the unit.
Never carry unit with your finger on the
switch. Be sure the switch is in
OFF
position and never touch the switch
when connecting extension cord.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
WARNING:
Avoid a dangerous en-
vironment. To reduce the risk of electri-
cal shock, do not use in rain, in damp or
wet locations, or around swimming
pools, hot tubs, etc. Do not expose to
snow, rain, or water to avoid the possibil-
ity of electrical shock.
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Use a voltage supply shown on unit.
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Avoid dangerous situations. Do not use
in the presence of flammable liquids or
gases to avoid creating a fire or explo-
sion and/or causing damage to unit.
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To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this
appliance has a polarized plug (one
blade is wider than the other) and will re-
quire the use of a polarized extension
cord. The appliance plug will fit into a po-
larized extension cord only one way. If
the plug does not fit fully into the exten-
sion cord, reverse the plug. If the plug still
does not fit, obtain a correct polarized ex-
tension cord. A polarized extension cord
will require the use of a polarized wall
outlet. This plug will fit into the polarized
wall outlet only one way. If plug does not
fit fully into the wall outlet, reverse the
plug. If the plug still does not fit, contact a
qualified electrician to install the proper
wall outlet. Do not change the equipment
plug, extension cord receptacle, or ex-
tension cord plug in any way.
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To reduce risk of electrical shock, use
extension cords specifically marked as
suitable for outdoor appliances having
