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trimmer. Receptacles are available hav-
ing built-in
GFCI
protection and may be
used for this measure of safety.
S
Inspect entire unit, including guards, be-
fore each use. Have damaged parts re-
placed by a qualified service dealer.
Make sure all fasteners are in place and
securely fastened.
S
Before using the unit, have your service
dealer replace blades or parts that are
cracked, chipped, broken, or damaged in
any other way. Throw away damaged or
bent blades.
S
Use only Weed Eater
R
blades.
OPERATING SAFETY
S
Don’t force the unit; it will do the job better
and with less likelihood of a risk of injury at
the rate for which it was designed.
S
Inspect area to be trimmed before each
use. Remove objects (rocks, broken
glass, nails, wire, string, etc.) which can
wrap around or be thrown by blades.
S
Keep children away. Keep others includ-
ing children, animals, bystanders and
helpers outside the 30 foot (10 meter)
Hazard Zone. Stop the unit immediately if
you are approached.
S
Always keep unit in front of your body.
S
Don’t overreach or stand on unstable
support such as ladders, stools, truck
beds, etc. Keep firm footing and balance
at all times.
S
Do not raise unit above your shoulders.
The blades can come dangerously close
to your body.
S
Keep all parts of body away from blades.
S
Use unit properly. Use only for jobs ex-
plained in this manual.
S
Use only in daylight or good artificial light.
MAINTENANCE SAFETY
S
Maintain unit according to recommended
procedures.
S
Keep blades/air vents free of debris.
S
Disconnect unit from the power supply
before performing maintenance.
S
Use only genuine Weed Eater replace-
ment parts as recommended.
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
S
Clean unit and labels with a damp sponge
and mild household detergent. Keep
handles dry, clean, and free from oil and
grease.
S
Disconnect unit from the power supply
when not in use.
S
Hand carry unit with the motor stopped
and the blades away from your body.
S
Secure the unit before storing or trans-
porting it in a vehicle.
S
Store unit so blades cannot accidentally
cause injury. The unit can be hung by the
hole in the blades.
S
Store unit indoors, unplugged in a high,
dry place out of the reach of children.
If situations occur which are not covered in
this manual, use care and good judgment.
If you need assistance, contact your Autho-
rized Service Dealer or call the Customer
Assistance Hotline, 1-800-554-6723.
Allow blades to stop
before removing
them from the cut.
WARNING
Blades can throw objects violently
.
D
You can be blinded or injured.
D
Wear safety glasses.
WARNING
Hazard zone for thrown objects
D
Blades can throw objects violently.
D
Others can be blinded or injured.
D
Keep people and animals 30 feet
(10 m) away.
Boots
Blades move
momentarily
after the
trigger is
released.
WARNING
Blades move momentarily after the
trigger is released.
D
The blades can seriously cut you or
others.
D
Allow blades to stop before
removing them from the cut.
30 ft.
(10 m)
Safety
Glasses
WARNING
Blades can cut extension cord
.
D
Keep extension cord away from blades.
D
A cut extension cord can cause serious electrical
shock to you or others.
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