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OPERATOR SAFETY
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Dress properly. Always wear safety
glasses or similar eye protection when op-
erating, 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 bare-
foot 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
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Do not operate unit when you are
tired, ill, upset or under influence of alcohol,
drugs, or medication. Watch what you are
doing; use common sense.
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Avoid unintentional starting of the unit.
Keep hands and fingers away from the trig-
ger switch while carrying the unit.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
WARNING:
Avoid a dangerous envi-
ronment. To reduce the risk of electrical shock,
do not use on wet grass. 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 electrical
shock.
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Only use the charger provided with your
unit when charging the battery. Use of any
other charger could permanently damage
the battery, charger, and/or the unit.
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Use charger with standard household electri-
cal outlets only (120 volt). Do not abuse the
charger or charger cord. Never carry the unit
by the charger cord or yank cord to discon-
nect from receptacle. Do not use the charger
if the charger or charger cord is damaged.
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Use the charger indoors only.
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Store and charge this unit in a dry location
and out of the reach of children.
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Avoid dangerous situations. Do not charge
the battery or use the unit in an explosive or
corrosive environment. Avoid areas where
flammable liquids or gases are present to
avoid creating a fire or explosion and/or
causing damage to unit.
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Do not operate unit while it is attached to the
charger.
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Do not attempt to repair unit, battery or char-
ger. Inspect insulation and connectors on the
unit and charger before each use. If there is
any damage, do not use until damage is re-
paired by your authorized service dealer.
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Do not insert any object into the motor area.
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Battery-powered units do not have to be
plugged into an electrical outlet to operate;
therefore, they are always in operating condi-
tion. Be aware of possible hazards when you
are not using your battery-powered unit.
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Do not dispose of the battery in a fire. The cell
may explode. Check with local code for prop-
er disposal. Do not open or mutilate the bat-
tery. Released electrolyte is corrosive and
may cause damage to the eyes or skin. It may
be toxic if swallowed.
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When handling batteries, take care not to
short the battery with conducting materials
such as rings, bracelets, and keys. The bat-
tery or conductor may overheat and cause
burns.
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Do not use the unit if the trigger switch does
not turn the unit on and off properly. Repairs to
the switch must be made by your authorized
service dealer.
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Never immerse any part of the unit or char-
ger into any liquid.
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Inspect charger cord periodically and if
damaged, have it repaired or replaced by
an authorized service dealer.
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Disconnect charger from receptacle when
not in use to reduce the risk of electric
shock or serious personal injury.
UNIT SAFETY
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Inspect unit before use. Replace damaged
parts. Make sure all handles, guards, and
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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Do not repair unit yourself.
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Use only 0.065 inch (1.65 mm) diameter
recommended trimmer line (see USER RE-
PLACEABLE SERVICE PARTS in the
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS section).
Never use wire, rope, string, etc.
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Use specified trimmer spool. Make sure
spool is properly installed and all parts are
securely fastened.
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Use only WEED EATER replacement parts
and accessories as recommended.
CUTTING SAFETY
WARNING:
Inspect area to be cut.
Remove objects (rocks, broken glass, nails,
wire, string, etc.) which can be thrown or be-
come entangled in cutting head.
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Do not overreach or stand on unstable sup-
port. Keep firm footing and balance.
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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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Keep away from cutting head and spinning
line.
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Use unit properly. Use only for trimming,
scalping, and mowing. Do not force unit. It
will do the job better and with less risk of in-
jury at the rate for which it was designed.
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Use only in daylight or in good artificial light.
MAINTENANCE SAFETY
WARNING:
Stop unit before per-
forming maintenance. Keep hands and fin-
gers away from the trigger switch to avoid ac-
cidental starting during maintenance, or when
changing trimmer line.
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Maintain unit according to recommended pro-
cedures. Keep cutting line at proper length.
Follow instructions for changing trimmer line.
