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Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or
the unit.
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Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all fuel
spills.
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Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from
fueling site before starting engine.
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Stop engine and allow to cool before
removing fuel cap.
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Always store gasoline in a container
approved for flammable liquids.
CUTTING SAFETY
WARNING:
Inspect the area 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 trimmer head and be thrown
causing serious injury.
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Use only for trimming, mowing, and
sweeping. Do not use for edging, pruning,
or hedge trimming.
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Keep firm footing and balance. Do not
overreach.
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Keep all parts of your body away from
spinning line and muffler. Keep engine
below waist level. A hot muffler can cause
serious burns.
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Cutting with the line on left side of the shield
will throw debris away from the operator.
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Use only in daylight or good artificial light.
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
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Allow the engine to cool; secure unit before
storing or transporting in vehicle.
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Empty the fuel tank before storing or
transporting the unit. Use up fuel left in the
carburetor by starting the engine and letting
it run until it stops.
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Store unit and fuel in an area where fuel
vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames
from water heaters, electric motors or
switches, furnaces, etc.
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Store unit so line limiter blade cannot
accidentally cause injury. Unit can be hung
by the tube.
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Store the unit out of the reach of children.
SAFETY NOTICE:
Exposure to vibrations
through prolonged use of gasoline powered
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 operate power
tools on a continual and regular basis must
monitor closely their physical condition and
the condition of this tool.
SPECIAL NOTICE:
This unit is equipped
with a temperature limiting muffler and spark
arresting
screen
which
meets
the
requirements of California Codes 4442 and
4443. All U.S. forest land and the states of
California, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New
Jersey, Oregon, and Washington require by
law that many internal combustion engines be
equipped with a spark arresting screen. If you
operate in a locale where such regulations
exist, you are legally responsible for
maintaining the operating condition of these
parts. Failure to do so is a violation of the law.
For normal homeowner use, the muffler and
spark arresting screen will not require any
service.
After 50 hours of use, we
recommend that your muffler be serviced or
replaced by your Authorized Service Dealer.
ASSEMBLY
WARNING:
Make sure your unit is
properly assembled and all fasteners are
secure.
ADJUST THE HANDLE
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Loosen wing nut on handle.
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Rotate handle to upright position and
tighten in a comfortable position between
the trigger and the safety label on the tube.
Tighten handle securely.
ATTACH THE SHIELD
WARNING:
The shield must be
properly installed. The shield provides partial
protection from the risk of thrown objects to
the operator and others and is equipped with
a line limiter blade which cuts excess line to
the proper length. The line limiter blade (on
underside of shield) is sharp and can cut you.
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Insert bracket into slot in shield. Tighten
wing nut securely.
Bracket
Shield
Slot
Wing
Nut
FUEL YOUR UNIT
WARNING:
Remove fuel cap slowly
when refueling.
This engine is certified to operate on
unleaded gasoline. Gasoline must be mixed
with a good quality synthetic 2--cycle
air--cooled engine oil designed to be mixed at
a ratio of 40:1. Poulan/Weed Eater brand
synthetic oil is recommended. (A 40:1 ratio is
obtained by mixing 3.2 ounces of oil with 1
gallon of unleaded gasoline). When mixing
fuel follow the instructions printed on the
container. Always read and follow the safety
rules under FUEL SAFETY.
