Powermate P-WFT-16022 - Manual (Page 2)

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Oil Fill Location
Do Not Overfill
Gasoline Fill Location
Slow Throttle Fast Throttle / Start Position
Engage Trimmer Head Disengage Trimmer Head
Engine Stop
PUSH TO PRIME
Push primer 3 times before starting a
cold engine. Important: Do not prime to
restart a warm engine.
Indicates WARNING, DANGER, or
CAUTION.
Wear eye protection complying with
ANSI Z87.1 and hearing protection.
Read operator’s manual before operating
this machine. Failure to follow directions
could result in serious injury.
Disconnect spark plug wire when not
in use or before servicing, cleaning, or
performing maintenance on the unit.
Thrown objects. Remove all rocks, stones,
and foreign objects which could be thrown
by machine
Rotation direction of trimmer line
Keep bystanders at a safe distance (15m
/50 ft). NEVER use if children are present.
Engine exhaust contains carbon
monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas.
NEVER run unit indoors or in a poorly
ventilated area.
Do NOT trim up and down slopes. Trim
across slopes.
Do NOT touch hot muffler or cylinder.
These parts are extremely hot from
operation and may remain hot for a short
time after operation.
Rotating parts can cause serious injury.
Keep hands and feet away.
To reduce risk of fire, clean spilled gas
and oil and keep unit free from debris.
Gasoline is extremely flammable. Allow
machine to cool before refueling.
Safety Definitions
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Safety Warning Symbols
Control and Operating Symbols
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor/moderate injury, or
equipment/property damage.
DANGER
CAUTION
WARNING
The following symbols are used on the product and in this manual to alert the operator of potential safety hazards. Read
them carefully, and understand their meaning.
Safety Alert Symbols
The following symbols can be found on your trimmer. Carefully read and understand their meaning.
Important
Safety
Information
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15m/50ft