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A WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS co . d)

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A OPERATOR SAFETY

1. Always wear a safety face shield or safety goggles. See

'_ccessories?'

2. Keephair, fingers, and aHother parts of thebody a_. from

openings and movingparts. Alwayswear heavy, long pants,

boots, and gloves. Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry,

short pants, sandals, or go barefoot. Secure hair so it is

above shoulder length. Being fully covered will help pro-

tect you from pieces of toxic plants (such aspoison ivy)

thrown by the Trimmer Head, which could be more of a

hazard than touching the plant itself.

3. Do not operate thistool when you are tired, ill, or under the

influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.

4. Always use the assist handle. See "Assembly."

5. Wear hearing protection if you use this tool for more than

1V2hours per day.

6. Never start or run the engine inside a closed room or build-

ing. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill.

7. Keep handles free ofoil and fuel.

& CUTTING SAFETY

1. Inspect the area to be cut before each use. Remove objects

(rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, string,etc.) which can be

thrownor become entangled in the trimmer head.

2. Keep others including children, animals, bystanders, and

helpers outside the 60 foot (20 meter) Hazard Zone. Stop

the engine immediately if you are approached.

3. Always keep the engine on the right side of your body.

4. Hold the tool firmly with both hands.

5. Do not overreach or use from unstable surfaces such as

ladders, trees, steep slopes, rooftops, etc. Use extra care

when cleaning on stairways. Keep firm footing and balance

at all times.

6. Keep trimmer head below waist level.

7. Do not raisethe engine above your waist. The trirranerhead

can come dangerously close to your body.

8. Keep allparts ofyour body awayfrom the trimmer head and

muffler when the engine is running.

9. Use only for jobs explained in this manual.

,a, TOOL SAFETY

1. Inspectentiretoolbeforeeachuse. P,eptacedamaged pa_s.

Check for fuet leaks andmake sure all fasteners are inplace

and securely fastened.

2. Replace trimmer head parts that are cracked, chippexl,

broken, or damaged inany other waybefore using the tool.

3. Use only .080" diameter Sears Laser Line._ Never use

wire, rope, string, etc.

4. Be sure the shield is properly attached.

5. Use only the specifiedtrimmer head. See "Specifications"

Make sure the trimmer head is properly installed and

fastened. Refer to "Assembly."

6. Besure the trimmer head stops turning when engine idles.

See "Carburetor Adjustments."

7. Make carburetor adjustments with the drive shaft housing

supported to prevent the trimmer line from contacting any

object. Hold the tool by hand; do not use the optional

shoulder strap for support.

8. Keep others away when making carburetor adjustments.

9. Use only accessories or attachments as recommended for

this tool by Sears.

A FUEL SAFETY

1. Move at least 10feet(3 meters) awayfrom fueling site be-

fore starting engine.

2. Use a container approved for fuel.

3. Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or the tool or

while using the tool.

4. Wipe up all fuel spills before starting engine.

5. Stop engine before removing fuel cap. Allow the engine

to cool before refueling.

6. Before storing the tool, use up fuel left in the fuel lines

and carburetor by starting the engine and letting it run

until it stops.

7. Storetool and fuelinan area where fuelvapors cannot reach

sparks or open flames from water heaters, electric motors

or switches, furnaces, etc.

& MA/NTENANCE SAFETY

i. Maintain the tool according to recommended procedures.

Keep the trimmer line at the proper length.

2. Never start theengine with theclutch shroud removed. The

clutch can fly apart and cause serious injury.

3. Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance

except for carburetor adjustments.

4. Make carburetor adjustments with the drive shaft housing

supported toprevent thetrimmer line from contacting any

object. Hold the tool by hand; do not use the optional

shoulder strap for support.

5. Keep others away when making carburetor adjustments.

6. Use only genuine replacement parts as recommended

by Sears.

4A TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE

1. Hand carry the toolwith the engine stopped and the muffler

away from your body.

2. Allow the engine to cool, run fuel out of the fue! sys-

tem, and secure the tool before transporting in a vehi-

cle or storing.

3. Before storing the tool, use up fuel left in the fuel lines

and carburetor by starting the engine and letting it van

until it stops.

4. Store tooland fuel inan area where fuelvapors cannot reach

sparks or open flames from water heaters, electric motors

or switches, furnaces, etc.

5. Store the tool so the line limiter cannot accidentally cause

injury. The tool can be hung by the drive shaft housing or

by the bracket below the engine.

6. Store tool out of reach of children.

If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use

care and good judgement. Contact your Sears Service

Center/Depa_ment if you need assistance.

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 wrists of people prone to circulation disorders or abnormal 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 wrists, discontinue the use of this tool and seek medical atteetion. An

anti-vibration system does not guarantee the avoidance of these problems. Users who operate power tools on a continual and regu-

lar basis must monitor closely their physical condition and the condition of this tool.

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