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SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES
This Symbol Points Out Important Safety Information Which, If Not Followed, Could Endanger The
Personal Safety And/or Property Of Yourself And Others. Read And Follow All Instructions In This
Manual Before Attempting To Operate Your Trimmer. Failure To Comply With These Instructions May
Result In Personal Injury. When You See This Symbol–Heed Its Warning.
DANGER:
Your unit was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this
manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can
result in serious personal injury. This trimmer is capable of amputating hands and feet. Failure to
observe the following instructions could result in serious injury or death.
WARNING:
Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit
chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE OPERATING
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Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with
the controls and proper use of the unit.
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Do not operate this unit when tired, ill, or under
the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
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Children and teens under the age of 15 must not
use the unit, except for teens guided by an adult.
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Inspect the unit before use. Replace damaged
parts. Check for fuel leaks. Make sure all fasten-
ers are in place and secure. Replace cutting
attachment parts that are cracked, chipped, or
damaged in any way. Make sure the cutting
attachment is properly installed and securely fas-
tened. Be sure the cutting attachment shield is
properly attached, and positioned as recom-
mended. Failure to so can result in personal injury
to the operator and bystanders, as well as dam-
age to the unit.
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Use only 0.080 inch (2.03 mm) diameter genuine
manufacturer’s replacement line. Never use
metal-reinforced line, wire, chain, or rope, etc.
These can break off and become a dangerous
projectile.
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Be aware of the risk of injury to the head, hands
and feet.
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Clear the area to be cut before each use. Remove
all objects such as rocks, broken glass, nails,
wire, or string which can be thrown or become
entangled in the cutting attachment. Clear the
area of children, bystanders, and pets. At a mini-
mum, keep all children, bystanders and pets out-
side a 50 feet (15 m) radius; there still may be a
risk to bystanders from thrown objects.
Bystanders should wear eye protection. If you are
approached, stop the engine and cutting attach-
ment immediately.
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Squeeze the throttle control and check that it
returns automatically to the idle position. Make all
adjustments or repairs before using unit.
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This unit was not designed to be used as a
brushcutter. Do not attach or operate this unit
with any type of brushcutting blade or brushcut-
ting attachment.
SAFETY WARNINGS FOR GAS TRIMMERS
WARNING: Gasoline is highly flammable, and its
vapors can explode if ignited. Take the following pre-
cautions:
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Store fuel only in containers specifically designed
and approved for the storage of such materials.
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Always stop the engine and allow it to cool before
filling the fuel tank. Never remove the cap of the
fuel tank, or add fuel, when the engine is hot.
Never operate the unit without the fuel cap
securely in place. Loosen the fuel tank cap slowly
to relieve any pressure in the tank.
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Add fuel in a clean, well-ventilated area outdoors
where there are no sparks or flames. Slowly
remove the fuel cap only after stopping engine.
Do not smoke while fueling or mixing fuel. Wipe
up any spilled fuel from the unit immediately.
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Avoid creating a source of ignition for spilled fuel.
Do not start the engine until fuel vapors dissipate.
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Move the unit at least 30 feet (9.1 m) from the
fueling source and site before starting the engine.
Do not smoke, keep sparks and open flames from
the area while adding fuel or operating the unit.
WHILE OPERATING
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Never start or run the unit inside a closed room or
building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill.
Operate this unit only in a well ventilated area
outdoors.
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Wear safety glasses or goggles that are marked
as meeting ANSI Z87.1 standards, and ear/hear-
ing protection when operating this unit. Wear a
face or dust mask if the operation is dusty.
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Wear heavy, long pants, boots, gloves and a long
sleeve shirt. Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry,
short pants, sandals or go barefoot. Secure hair
above shoulder level.
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The cutting attachment shield must always be in
place while operating the unit. Do not operate
unit without both trimming lines extended, and
the proper line installed. Do not extend the trim-
ming line beyond the length of the shield.
