The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your
attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols,
and their explanations, deserve your careful attention
and understanding. The safety warnings do not by
themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or
warnings they give are not substitutes for proper
accident prevention measures.
SYMBOL MEANING
_ I L SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL: Indicates
danger, warning or caution. Attention is
required in order to avoid serious personal
injury. May be used in conjunction with
other symbols or pictographs.
NOTE: Advises you of information or instructions vital
to the operation or maintenance of the
equepment.
SYMBOL MEANING
_;L DANGER: Failure to 0bey a safetywaming
will result in serious injury to yourself or to
others. Always follow the safety
precautions to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock and personal injury.
_L WARNING: Failureto obey a safety
warning Can result in injury to yourself and
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others. Always follow the safety
precautions to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock and personal injury.
_ ' L CAUTION: Failure to 0bey a safety warning
may result in property damage or personal
injury to yourself or to others. Always follow
the safety precautions to reduce the risk of
fire, electric shock and personal injury.
California Proposition 65 Warning:
THE ENGINE EXHAUST FROM THIS
PRODUCT CONTAINS CHEMICALS
KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
TO CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH DEFECTS
OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE OPERATING
A WARNING:When usingthe unit, you must I
A_I, follow the safety rules.For your own safety
and that of bystanders, please read these I
I instructions before operating the unit. I
P ease keep the nstruct ons for ater use. J
• Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the
controls and proper use of the unit.
• Do not operate this unit when tired, ill or under the
influence of alcohol, drugs or medication.
• Children under the age of 15 must not use the unit;
teens may operate the unit with adult guidance.
• Inspect the unit before use. Replace damaged parts.
Check for fuel leaks. Make sure all fasteners 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 fastened. Be sure that the cutting
attachment shield is properly attached, and positioned
as recommended. Failure to do so can result in
personal injury to the operator and bystanders, as well
as damage to the unit.
• Be aware of risk of injury to the head, hands and feet.
• Use only 0.105 inch (2.667 mm) diameter original
equipment manufacturer's replacement line. Never use
metal-reinforced line, wire, chain or rope. These can
break off and become dangerous projectiles.
• Clear the area to be cut before each use. Remove rocks,
broken glass, nails, wire, string and other objects which
may be thrown or become entangled in the cutting
attachment. Clear the area of children, bystanders and
pets; keep them outside a 50-foot (15 m.) radius, at a
minimum. Even then, they are still at risk from thrown
objects. Encourage bystanders to wear eye protection. If
you are approached, stop the unit immediately.
• Squeeze the throttle control and check that it returns
automatically to the idle position. Make all adjustments
or repairs before using the unit.
SAFETY WARNINGS FOR GAS TRIMMERS
i_I WARNING: Gasoline is highly flammable, and ]
its Vapors Can explode if ignited. Take the |
following precautions: ]
• Store fuel only in containers specifically designed and
approved for the storage of such materials.
• 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.
• Add fuel in a clean, well-ventilated outdoor area 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.
• Avoid creating a source of ignition for spilled fuel. Do
not start the engine until fuel vapors dissipate.
• 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 away from the
area while adding fuel or operating the unit.
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