Warning – Weed Eater 545186831 User Manual

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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.

Being fully covered also helps protect you

from debris and pieces of toxic plants thrown

by spinning line.

Stay Alert. Do not operate this unit when you

are tired, ill, upset or under the influence of al-

cohol, drugs, or medication. Watch what you

are doing; use common sense.

Wear hearing protection.

Never start or run inside a closed room or

building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill.

Keep handles free of oil and fuel.

UNIT / MAINTENANCE SAFETY

WARNING:

Disconnect the spark

plug before performing maintenance 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 in good working

condition.

Replace trimmer head parts that are chipped,

cracked, broken, or damaged in any other

way before using the unit.

Maintain unit according to recommended pro-

cedures. Keep cutting line at proper length.

Use only 0.080″ (2 mm) diameter WEED

EATER brand line. Never use wire, rope,

string, etc.

Install required shield properly before using

the unit. Use only specified trimmer head;

make sure it is properly installed and securely

fastened.

Make sure unit is assembled correctly as

shown in this manual.

Make carburetor adjustments with lower end

supported to prevent line from contacting any

object.

Keep others away when making carburetor

adjustments.

Use only recommended WEED EATER ac-

cessories and replacement parts.

Have all maintenance and service not ex-

plained in this manual performed by an autho-

rized 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.

Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all fuel spills.

Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from

fueling site before starting engine.

Stop engine and allow to cool before remov-

ing fuel cap.

Always store gasoline in a container ap-

proved for flammable liquids.

CUTTING SAFETY

WARNING:

Inspect the area before

each use. Remove objects (rocks, broken

glass, nails, wire, etc.) which can be thrown

by or become entangled in line. Hard objects

can damage the trimmer head and be thrown

causing serious injury.

Keep others including children, animals,

bystanders, and helpers at least 50 feet (15

meters) away. Bystanders should be encour-

aged to wear safety glasses. Stop engine

immediately if you are approached.

Use only for trimming, scalping, mowing and

sweeping. Do not use for edging, pruning or

hedge trimming.

Keep firm footing and balance. Do not over-

reach.

Keep all parts of your body away from muffler

and spinning line. Keep engine below waist

level. A hot muffler can cause serious burns.

Cut from your right to your left. Cutting on left

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

Allow engine to cool; secure unit before stor-

ing or transporting in vehicle.

Empty the fuel tank before storing or trans-

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

tor 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 wa-

ter heaters, electric motors or switches, fur-

naces, etc.

Store unit so line limiter blade cannot acciden-

tally cause injury. The unit can be hung by the

shaft.

Store unit out of reach of children.

WARNING:

The engine exhaust

from this product contains chemicals known

to the State of California to cause cancer, birth

defects or other reproductive harm.

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 abnor-

mal swellings. Prolonged use in cold weather

has been linked to blood vessel damage 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 medical attention. An

anti--vibration system does not guarantee the

avoidance of these problems. Users who oper-

ate power tools on a continual and regular basis

must monitor closely their physical condition

and the condition 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

equipped with a spark arresting screen. If you

operate in a locale where such regulations ex-

ist, you are legally responsible for maintaining

the operating condition of these parts. Failure

to do so is a violation of the law.