Homelite Expand-it UT15522F - Manual (Page 4)

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Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpreta-
tion of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer.
SYMBOL NAME EXPLANATION
SYMBOLS
Safety Alert Symbol
Read Your Operator’s Manual
Wear Eye and Hearing
Protection
Keep Bystanders Away
Precautions that involve your safety.
To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand oper-
ator’s manual before using this product.
Wear eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1
as well as hearing protection when operating this equipment.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
 Replace string head if cracked, chipped, or damaged
in any way. Be sure the string head is properly installed
and securely fastened. Failure to do so can cause serious
injury.
 Make sure all deflectors and handles are properly and
securely attached.
� Use only flexible, non-metallic line recommended by the
manufacturer. Never use wire, wire rope, or flail blades,
which can break off and become dangerous projectiles.
� Never operate string trimmer without the grass deflector
in place and in good condition.
� Maintain a firm grip on both handles while trimming.
 Keep string head below waist level. Never cut with
the string head located over 30 in. or more above the
ground.
 Clear the work area before each use. Remove all objects
such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, or string which
can be thrown or become entangled in the cutting line .
 Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and
use them to instruct others who may use this tool.
If you loan someone this tool, loan them these in-
structions also to prevent misuse of the product and
possible injury.
Keep all bystanders at least 50 ft. (15 m) away.
Ricochet
Thrown objects can ricochet and result in personal
injury or property damage.
No Blade
Do not install or use any type of blade on a product
displaying this symbol.