Weed Eater 530086828 User Manual

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Keep handles free of oil and fuel.

Always use the handlebar and a properly

adjusted shoulder strap with a blade (see

ASSEMBLY).

UNIT/MAINTENANCE SAFETY

WARNING:

Stop unit and disconnect

the spark plug before performing mainte-

nance (except carburetor adjustments).
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Look for and replace damaged or loose

parts before each use. Look for and repair

fuel leaks before use. Keep unit in good

working condition.

Throw away blades that are bent, warped,

cracked, broken, or damaged in any other

way. Replace trimmer head parts that are

cracked, chipped, broken, or damaged in

any other way before using the unit.

Maintain unit according to recommended

procedures. Keep blade sharp. Keep cut-

ting line at the proper length.

Use only 0.080! (2 mm) diameter Weed

Eater" brand replacement line. Never use

wire, rope, string, etc.

Install required shield properly before using

the unit. Use the metal shield for all metal

blade use. Use the plastic shield for all line

trimmer use.

Use only specified blade or trimmer head;

make sure it is properly installed and se-

curely fastened.

Never start engine with clutch shroud re-

moved. The clutch can fly off and cause se-

rious injury.

Be sure blade or trimmer head stops turning

when engine idles.

Make carburetor adjustments with the low-

er end supported to prevent blade or trim-

mer line from contacting any object. Hold

unit by hand; do not use the shoulder strap

for support.

Keep others away when making carburetor

adjustments.

Use only recommended Weed Eaterr ac-

cessories and replacement parts.

Have all maintenance and service not ex-

plained in this manual performed by your

authorized service dealer.

FUEL SAFETY

Mix and pour fuel outdoors.

Keep away from sparks or flames.

Use a container approved for fuel.

Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or

the unit or while using the unit.

Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all fuel

spills before starting engine.

Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from

the fueling site before starting engine.

Stop engine and allow it to cool before re-

moving fuel cap.

Empty the fuel tank before storing or trans-

porting the unit. Use up fuel left in the car-

buretor by starting the engine and letting it

run until it stops.

Store unit and fuel in area where fuel vapors

cannot reach sparks or open flames from

water heaters, electric motors or switches,

furnaces, etc.

Always store gasoline in a container ap-

proved for flammable liquids.

CUTTING SAFETY

WARNING:

Inspect the area to be

cut before each use. Remove objects (rocks,

broken glass, nails, wire, string, etc.) which

can be thrown or become entangled in the

blade or trimmer head.
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Keep others including children, animals,

bystanders, and helpers at least 50 feet (15

meters) away. Stop engine immediately if

you are approached.

Always keep engine on the right--hand side

of your body.

Hold the unit firmly with both hands.

Keep firm footing and balance. Do not

overreach.

Keep blade or trimmer head below waist level.

Do not raise engine above your waist.

Keep all parts of your body away from

blade, trimmer head, and muffler when en-

gine is running. Keep all of your body away

from the muffler when it is hot. A hot muffler

can cause serious burns.

Cut from your left to your right. Cutting on

right side of the shield will throw debris

away from the operator.

Use only in daylight or good artificial light.

Use only for jobs explained in this manual.

TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE

Stop the unit before carrying.

Keep muffer away from your body.

Allow the engine to cool and secure the unit

before storing or transporting it in a vehicle.

Empty the fuel tank before storing or trans-

porting the unit. Use up fuel left in the carbu-

retor by starting the engine and letting it run

until it stops.

Store unit so the blade or line limiter blade

cannot accidentally cause injury. The unit

can be hung by the tube.

Store unit out of reach of children.

SAFETY NOTICE:

Exposure to vibrations

through prolonged use of gasoline powered

hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve

damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of

people prone to circulation disorders or ab-

normal swellings.

Prolonged use in cold

weather has been linked to blood vessel dam-

age in otherwise healthy people. If symptoms

occur such as numbness, pain, loss of

strength, change in skin color or texture, or

loss of feeling in the fingers, hands, or joints,

discontinue the use of this tool and seek med-

ical attention. An anti--vibration system does

not guarantee the avoidance of these prob-

lems. Users who operate power tools on a

continual and regular basis must monitor

closely their physical condition and the condi-

tion of this tool.

SPECIAL NOTICE:

This unit is equipped

with a temperature limiting muffler and spark

arresting screen which meets the require-

ments of California Codes 4442 and 4443. All

U.S. forest land and the states of California,

Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey, Ore-

gon, and Washington require by law that

many internal combustion engines be