WARNING: This machine produces
anelectromagnetic fieldduringoperation. Under
some circumstances, this field may interfere
with active or passive medical implants. To reduce the risk of serious or fatalinjury, werecommend persons with medical implants to consult
their physician and the medical implant
manufacturer before operating this machine.
S Dress properly. Always wear safety
glasses or similar eye protection when operating, or performing maintenance, on
your unit (safety glasses are available).
Eye protection should be marked Z87.
S Always wear face or dust mask if operation
is dusty.
S Always wear heavy, long pants, long
sleeves, boots,and gloves. Wearing safety
leg guards is recommended.
S Always wear foot protection. Do not go
barefoot or wear sandals. Stay clear of
spinning line.
S Secure hair above shoulder length. Secure
or remove loose clothing or clothing with
loosely hanging ties, straps, tassels, etc.
They can be caught in moving parts.
S Being fully covered also helps protect you
from debris and pieces of toxic plants
thrown by spinning line.
S Stay alert. Do not operate this unit when you
are tired, ill, upset or under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication. Watch what you
are doing; use common sense.
S Wear hearing protection.
S Mufflers fitted with catalytic converters get
very hot during use and remain so for some
time after stopping. This also applies at idle
speed. Contact can result in burns to the skin.
Remember the risk of fire!
S Never start or run inside a closed room or
building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill.
S Keep handles free of oil and fuel.
UNIT / MAINTENANCE SAFETY
S D
isconnect the spark plug before performing
maintenance except carburetor adjustments.
S Look for and replace damaged or loose
parts before each use. Look for and repair
fuel leaks before use. Keepin goodworking
condition.
S Replace trimmer head parts that are
chipped, cracked, broken, or damaged in
any other way before using the unit.
S Maintain unit according to recommended pro-
cedures. Keep cutting line at proper length.
S Use only 2mm diameter line. Never use wire,
rope, string, etc.
S Installrequired shield properly before using
the unit. Use only specified trimmer head;
make sure it is properly installed and securely fastened.
S Make sure unit is assembled correctly as
shown in this manual.
S Make carburetor adjustments with lower
end supported to prevent line from contacting any object.
S Keepothers away when making carburetor
adjustments.
S Use only recommended accessories and
replacement parts.
S Have all maintenance and service not ex-
plained in this manual performed by an authorized service dealer.