Sometimes branches or grass get caught between
the shield and cutting attachment. Always stop the
engine before cleaning.
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cause serious burns.
BLADE SAFETY
Install the required shield properly before using the
machine.
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harness with the blade.
Cut from your right to your left.
The blade can thrust violently away from material it
does not cut and can cause amputation of arms or
legs. Always maintain control of the machine.
Do not use the trimmer head as a fastening device
for the blade.
The blade continues to spin after the trigger is
released or engine is turned off. The coasting blade
can throw objects or seriously cut you if accidentally
touched. Stop the blade by contacting the left hand
side of the coasting blade with material already cut.
Throw away and replace blades that are bent,
warped, cracked, broken or damaged in any other
way.
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properly installed and securely fastened.
Blades are sharp. Handle carefully and wear gloves
when handling.
VIBRATIONS
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powered hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve
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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
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use of this tool and seek medical attention.
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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.
MAINTENANCE SAFETY
Make sure the machine is assembled correctly as
shown in this manual.
Keep the machine in good working condition.
Maintain the machine according to recommended
procedures.
Have all maintenance and service not explained
in this manual performed by an authorized service
dealer.
Look for and replace damaged or loose parts before
each use.
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cracked, broken, or damaged in any other way
before using the machine.
Use only the recommended accessories and
replacement parts.
Look for and repair fuel leaks before each use.
Disconnect the spark plug before performing
maintenance except idle speed adjustments.
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it is properly installed and securely fastened.
Use only the recommended trimmer line. Other
sizes of line will not advance properly and can cause
serious injury. Do not use other materials such
as wire, string, or rope. Wire can break off during
cutting and become a dangerous projectile that can
cause serious injury.
Keep the trimmer line at the proper length.
Make idle speed adjustments with the lower end
supported to prevent the cutting attachment from
contacting any object.
Keep others away when making idle speed
adjustments.
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accessories can result in serious personal injury or
the death of the operator or others.
SPARK ARRESTOR
Some locales 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.
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arresting screen will not require any service. After
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serviced or replaced by your authorized service dealer.
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
Switch off the engine before moving to another area.
Fit the transport guard on the grass blade before
carrying or transporting the machine any distance.
Allow the engine to cool before transporting.
Secure the machine before storing or transporting in
a vehicle.
Empty the fuel tank before storing or transporting the
machine. Use up fuel left in the carburetor by starting
the engine and letting it run until it stops.
Stow the machine and fuel in an area where fuel
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items such as water heaters, electric motors,
electrical switches, and furnaces.
Stow the machine so the trimmer line limiter blade
cannot accidentally cause injury.
Stow the machine in the starting position or hang by
the shaft.
Transport the machine in the starting position.
Stow the machine out of reach of children.
