Weed Eater FeatherLitet 530087877 - Manual (Page 2)

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SAFETY RULES
WARNING: When using gardening
appliances,basic safety precautions should
always be followed to reduce the risk of fire
and serious injury. Read and follow all
instructions.
Thispowerunitcanbedangerous!Operatoris
responsible for following unit and manual
instructions and warnings. Read entire
Operator’s Manual before using unit! Be
thoroughly familiar with the controls and the
properuseoftheunit. Restrict theuse ofthis
unit to persons who read, understand, and
follow unit and manual instructions and
warnings.Neverallowchildrentooperatethis
unit.
SAFETY INFORMATION
ON THE UNIT
OPERATORS
MANUAL
DANGER: Never use blades, wire or
flailing devices. This unit is designed forline
trimmer use only. Use of any other
accessories orattachmentswillincreasethe
risk of injury.
WARNING: Trimmer line throws objects
violently. You and others can be
blinded/injured. Wearsafety glasses andleg
protection. Keepbody parts clear ofrotating
line.
Hazard Zone
Safety glasses or similar eye protection
Boots
50 ft.
(15 m)
Keep children, bystanders, and animals 50
feet (15 meters) away. If approached, stop
unit immediately.
If situations occur which are not covered in
this manual, use care and goodjudgment. If
you need assistance, contact your
Authorized Service Dealer or call
1--800--554--6723.
OPERATOR SAFETY
S Always wear safety eye protection.
S Always wear long pants, long sleeves,
boots, and gloves. Wearing safety leg
guards is recommended. Do not go
barefoot or wear sandals. Stay clear of
spinning line.
S Securehairaboveshoulderlength.Secure
or remove loose clothing or clothing with
loosely hanging ties, straps, tassels, etc.
They can be caught in moving parts.
S Donotoperatethis unit whenyou aretired,
ill, or under the influenceof alcohol,drugs,
or medication.
S Wear hearingprotectionif youuse this unit
for more than 1 1/2 hours per day.
S Never start or run inside a closed roomor
building. Breathingexhaustfumes cankill.
S Keep handles free of oil and fuel.
UNIT/MAINTENANCE SAFETY
S Disconnect the spark
plug before
performingmaintenanceexceptcarburetor
adjustments.
S Look for and replace damaged or loose
parts beforeeachuse. Look for andrepair
fuel leaks before use. Keep in good
working condition.
S Replace trimmer head parts that are
chipped, cracked, broken, or damaged in
any other way before using the unit.
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 Keepothersawaywhenmakingcarburetor
adjustments.
S Use only recommended WEED EATER
accessories and replacement parts.
FUEL SAFETY
S Mix and pour fuel outdoors.
S Keep away from sparks or flames.
S Use a container approved for fuel.
S Donotsmokeor allowsmokingnear fuelor
the unit.
S Wipe up all fuel spills.
S Moveatleast10feet(3meters) away from
fueling site before starting engine.
S Stop engine and allow to cool before
removing fuel cap.
CUTTING SAFETY
S Use only for trimming, mowing, and
sweeping. Donot usefor edging,pruning,
or hedge trimming.
S Inspecttheareabeforeeachuse.Remove
objects (rocks, broken glass, nails, wire,
etc.) which can be thrown by or become
entangledinline.Hardobjects candamage
trimmer head and be thrown causing
serious injury.
S Keep firm footing and balance. Do not
overreach.
S Keep all parts of your body away from
spinning line and muffler. Keep engine
below waist level. A hotmuffler cancause
serious burns.
S Cuttingwiththeline onleft sideof theshield
will throw debris away from the operator.