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SAFETY RULES
IMPORTANT WARNINGS AND
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
When using electric gardening appliances, basic safety pre-
cautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and serious injury.
The warnings and safety instructions in this manual must be followed to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock, or injury, and to provide reasonable safety and efficiency in using this unit. The
operator is responsible for following the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the unit.
Read the entire instruction manual before assembling and using the unit! Restrict the use of this
unit to persons who read, understand, and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and
on the unit. Never allow children to use this unit. Do not allow the unit to be used as a toy. Close
attention is necessary when used near children. Always disconnect unit from power source when
not in use, before making repairs or adjustments, and when changing accessories and attach-
ments such as bar, chain, or trimmer line. Nonconforming replacement components or the re-
moval of safety devices may cause damage to the unit and possible injury to the operator or by-
standers. Use only accessories and replacement parts as recommended. Use only for jobs
explained in this manual (or manuals for optional attachments).
SAFETY INFORMATION
ON THE UNIT
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
DANGER:
Never use blades with line
trimmer attachment. Never use flailing de-
vices with any attachment. This unit (when
used with supplied line trimmer attachment) is
designed for line trimmer use only. Use of any
other accessories with line trimmer attach-
ment will increase the risk of injury.
WARNING:
Trimmer line throws ob-
jects violently. You and others can be blinded/
injured. Wear safety glasses, boots, and leg
protection. Keep body parts clear of rotating
line.
HazardZone
Eye Protection
Boots
50 ft.
(15 meters)
Keep children, bystanders, and animals 50 feet
(15 meters) away. If approached stop unit im-
mediately.
If situations occur which are not covered in this
manual, use care and good judgement. If you
need assistance, 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 operation 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 influence of al-
cohol, drugs, or medication. Watch what
you are doing; use common sense.
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Do not handle or operate this unit when you
are fatigued, ill, or upset, or if you have tak-
en alcohol, drugs, or medication. You must
be in good physical condition and mentally
alert. If you have any condition that might
be aggravated by strenuous work, check
with doctor before operating this unit.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
(applies to all attachments)
WARNING:
Avoid a dangerous environment. To reduce
the risk of electrical 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 possibility of electri-
cal shock. Do not use on wet surfaces. Do not
handle extension cord plug or unit with wet
hands. Avoid dangerous situations. Do not
use in the presence of flammable liquids or
gases to avoid creating a fire or explosion
and/or causing damage to unit. Do not abuse
cord. Never carry the unit by the extension
cord or yank extension cord to disconnect
unit. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
Do not use cord as a handle, close a door on
