• SAFETY & INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS •
This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product. Read the operator's
manual for complete safety, assembly, operating and maintenance and repair information.
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SYMBOL
MEANING
SYMBOL
MEANING
• SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
Indicates danger, warning or caution. May be used in
conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.
• READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL
WARNING:
Read the operator’s
manual(s) and follow all warnings and safety
instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious
injury to the operator and/or bystanders.
• WEAR EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION
WARNING:
Thrown objects and loud
noise can cause severe eye injury and hearing loss.
Wear eye protection meeting current ANSI / ISEA
Z87.1 standards and ear protection when operating
this unit. Use a full face shield when needed.
• UNLEADED FUEL
Always use clean, fresh unleaded fuel.
• OIL
Refer to operator’s manual for the proper type of oil.
• DO NOT USE E85 FUEL IN THIS UNIT
WARNING:
It has been proven that fuel
containing greater than 10% ethanol will likely
damage this engine and void the warranty.
• ON/OFF STOP CONTROL
ON / START / RUN
• ON/OFF STOP CONTROL
OFF or STOP
• PRIMER BULB
Push primer bulb, fully and slowly, 10 times.
• CHOKE CONTROL
1. • FULL choke position
2. • PARTIAL choke position
3. • RUN choke position
• THROWN OBJECTS AND ROTATING CUTTER CAN
CAUSE SEVERE INJURY
WARNING:
Small objects can be
propelled at high speed, causing injury. Keep away
from the rotating rotor.
• KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY
WARNING:
Keep all bystanders,
especially children and pets, at least 50 feet (15 m)
from the operating area.
• HOT SURFACE
WARNING:
Do not touch a hot muffler
or cylinder. You may get burned. These parts get
extremely hot from operation. When turned off they
remain hot for a short time.
• SHARP BLADE
WARNING:
Sharp blade on trimmer
attachment shield. To prevent serious injury, do not
touch the line cutting blade.
OTHER SAFETY WARNINGS
•
All service, other than the maintenance procedures described in
this manual, should be performed by a Sears or other qualified
service dealer.
•
Before inspecting, servicing, cleaning, storing, transporting or
replacing any parts on the unit:
1. Stop the unit.
2. Make sure all moving parts have stopped.
3. Allow the unit to cool.
4. Disconnect the spark plug wire.
•
Secure the unit while transporting.
•
Never store the unit with fuel in the tank, inside a building where
fumes may reach an open flame (pilot lights, etc.) or sparks
(switches, electrical motors, etc.).
•
Store the unit in a dry place, secured or at a height to prevent
unauthorized use or damage. Keep the unit out of the reach of
children.
•
Never douse or squirt the unit with water or any other liquid.
Keep handles dry and clean (free from debris, oil and grease).
Clean the unit after each use. Refer to
Cleaning and Storage
. Do
not use solvents or strong detergents.
•
Keep these instructions. Refer to them often and use them to
instruct other users. If you loan this unit to others, also loan
them these instructions.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
