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fasteners are in place and securely fas-
tened. Parts that are damaged must be re-
paired or replaced by an authorized service
dealer. These include head parts that are
cracked, or chipped, guards, and any other
part that is damaged.
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Have all service and maintenance not ex-
plained in this manual performed by an au-
thorized service dealer to avoid creating a
hazard.
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Maintain unit according to recommended
procedures. Keep cutting line at proper
length. Follow instructions for changing
trimmer line.
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Make certain the cutting head stops moving
when trigger switch is released.
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Do not repair unit yourself.
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Use only 0.080
″
(2 mm) diameter WEED
EATER brand line (see SERVICE AND AD-
JUSTMENTS). Never use wire, rope,
string, etc.
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Install required shield properly before use.
Use only specified trimmer head and spool;
make sure it is properly installed and se-
curely fastened.
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Never douse or squirt the unit with water or
any other liquid. Clean unit and labels with a
damp sponge. Keep handles dry, clean,
and free from oil and grease.
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Keep the air vents clean and free of debris
to avoid overheating the motor. Clean after
each use.
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Use only WEED EATER replacement parts
and accessories as recommended.
CUTTING SAFETY
WARNING:
Inspect the area to be
trimmed before each use. Remove objects
(rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, etc.) which
can be thrown by or become entangled in line.
Hard objects can damage the trimmer head
and be thrown causing serious injury.
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Keep firm footing and balance. Do not over-
reach or use from unstable surfaces such
as ladders, trees, steep slopes, rooftops,
etc.
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Keep all parts of your body away from cut-
ting head and spinning line.
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Keep the cutting head below waist level. Do
not raise handles above your waist. Cutting
head can come dangerously close to your
body.
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Use unit properly. Use only for trimming,
edging, scalping, and mowing. Do not force
unit. It will do the job better and with less risk
of injury at the rate for which it was de-
signed.
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Cut from your right to your left. Cutting on
left side of the shield will throw debris away
from the operator.
S
Use only in daylight or in good artificial light.
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Use only for jobs explained in this manual
(or manuals for optional attachments).
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
S
Stop the unit and disconnect the power
source when not in use.
S
Carry the unit with motor stopped.
S
Store the unit so the line limiter blade (on
underside of shield) cannot cause injury.
S
Store unit indoors in a high, dry place out of
the reach of children. Store unit unplugged.
S
Do not hang unit so that the trigger switch is
depressed.
SAFETY NOTICE:
Exposure to vibrations
through prolonged use of hand tools could
cause blood vessel or nerve damage in the
fingers, hands, and joints of people prone to
circulation disorders or abnormal swellings.
Prolonged use in cold weather has been
linked to blood vessel damage in otherwise
healthy people. If symptoms occur such as
numbness, pain, loss of strength, change in
skin color or texture, or loss of feeling in the
fingers, hands, or joints, discontinue the use
of this tool and seek medical attention. An
anti--vibration system does not guarantee the
avoidance of these problems. Users who op-
erate power tools on a continual and regular
basis must monitor closely their physical con-
dition and the condition of this tool.
RECOMMENDED ATTACHMENTS
This model is equipped with a coupler, which
enables the following optional attachments to be
installed:
MODEL:
Edger
PP1000E
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cultivator
PP2000T
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Blower
PP3000B
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pruner
PP5000P
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
WARNING:
Use of any other attach-
ments besides those listed above and the at-
tachment provided with this unit might present a
risk of injury to the operator or bystanders. Only
those attachments listed above and the attach-
ment provided with this unit have been tested for
use with this powerhead.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES
FOR OPTIONAL ATTACHMENTS
WARNING:
For each optional attach-
ment used, read entire instruction manual be-
fore use and follow all warnings and instruc-
tions in manual and on attachment.
NOTE:
Use the assist handle included with
your unit (as shown below) when operating
the following attachments.
Assist Handle
BLOWER SAFETY
WARNING:
Never put hands or other
objects into blower housing to avoid serious
injury from rotating impeller.
WARNING:
Inspect area before
starting unit. Remove all debris and hard ob-
jects such as rocks, glass, wire, etc. that can
ricochet, be thrown, or otherwise cause injury
or damage during operation.
