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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
WARNING: Do not attempt to operate this
trimmer until you thoroughly read and com-
pletely understand all instructions, safety rules,
etc. contained in this manual. Failure to comply
can result in accidents involving fire, electric
shock, or serious personal injury.
Save operator’s manual and review frequently
for continuing safe operation, and instructing
others who may use this tool.
READ ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• For safe operation, read and understand all
instructions before using the trimmer. Follow
all safety instructions. Failure to follow all safe-
ty instructions listed below, can result in seri-
ous personal injury.
• Exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, a
colorless, odorless poisonous gas. Inhaling car-
bon monoxide can cause serious brain injury or
death.
• Clear the work area before each use. Remove
all objects such as rocks, broken glass, nails,
wire, or string which can be thrown or become
entangled in the string head.
• Wear full eye and hearing protection while
operating this unit.
• Wear heavy long pants, boots, and gloves.
Do not wear loose fitting clothing, short pants,
jewelry of any kind, or go barefoot.
• Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at
least 15 m (50 ft.) away.
• Do not operate this unit when you are tired,
ill, or under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or
medication.
• Do not operate in poor lighting.
• Keep firm footing and balance. Do not over-
reach. Overreaching can result in loss of bal-
ance or exposure to hot surfaces.
• Keep all parts of your body away from any
moving part.
• Do not touch areas around the muffler or cyl-
inder of the trimmer, these parts get hot from
operation.
• Always stop the engine and remove the spark
plug wire before making any adjustments or
repairs except for carburetor adjustments.
• Inspect the unit before each use for loose
fasteners, fuel leaks, etc. Replace any damaged
parts before use.
• The string head will rotate during carburetor
adjustments.
FOR YOUR INFORMATION: It has been re-
ported that vibrations from hand-held tools
may contribute to a condition called Raynaud’s
Syndrome in certain individuals. Symptoms
may include tingling, numbness and blanch-
ing of the fingers, usually apparent upon ex-
posure to cold. Hereditary factors, exposure to
cold and dampness, diet, smoking and work
practices are all thought to contribute to the
development of these symptoms. It is presently
unknown what, if any, vibrations or extent
of exposure may contribute to the condition.
There are measures that can be taken by the
operator to possibly reduce the effects of vi-
bration:
a) Keep your body warm in cold weather.
When operating the unit wear gloves to keep
the hands and wrists warm. It is reported that
cold weather is a major factor contributing to
Raynaud’s Syndrome.
b) After each period of operation, exercise to
increase blood circulation.
c) Take frequent work breaks. Limit the amount
of exposure per day.
d) Keep the tool well maintained, fasteners
tightened and worn parts replaced.
If you experience any of the symptoms of this
condition, immediately discontinue use and
see your physician about these symptoms.
CAUTIONS FOR FUEL AND REFUEL HANDLING
• Gasoline is extremely flammable and can be
explosive under certain conditions, creating
the potential for serious burns. When refuel-
ing, servicing fuel system, draining gasoline
and/or adjusting the carburetor:
Stop engine and allow it to cool before refuel-
ing. DO NOT smoke.
• Make sure the area is well-ventilated and
free from any source of flame or sparks, includ-
ing the pilot light of any appliance.
• DO NOT fill the tank so the fuel level rises
into the filler neck or level surface of level
gauge. If the tank is overfilled, heat may cause
the fuel to expand and overflow through the
vents in the tank cap. Wipe off any spilled gas-
oline immediately.
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