Use and Care Manual

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Safety Definitions
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DANGER
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE
Indicates a practice not related to personal injury which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.
The information listed below should be read and understood by the operator. We utilize the symbols below to allow the
reader to recognize important information about their safety.
Safety Alert Symbols:
Safety Warning Symbols:
Control and Operating Symbols:
CHOKE/
COLD
START
RUN/
WARM
START
6x
PRIMER BULB
ON
UNDER SIDE
Choke Control:
Cold Start
Run/Warm Start
Fuel Mixture
50:1
Unleaded Gas: 2 Cycle Oil
Caution: Do Not Use Gas
Mix with More Than 10%
Methanol or Ethanol
Fuel Mixture:
50:1
(Unleaded Gas : 2 Cycle Oil)
CHOKE/
COLD
START
RUN/
WARM
START
6x
PRIMER BULB
ON
UNDER SIDE
Fuel Primer:
Press 6 times
STOP
ON/
RUN
Ignition Switch:
ON
OFF
Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means: Attention! Become Alert!
Your Safety Is Involved.
Read, understand and follow operator’s manual before operating this machine. Failure to follow
directions could result in serious injury.
Always wear eye protection that meets or exceeds the requirements of ANSI Z87.1.
Wear hearing protection.
Wear safety footwear.
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas. NEVER run unit indoors
or in a poorly ventilated area.
Keep all by-standers at least 50 ft. (15 m) away. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.
This equipment can throw small objects at high speed causing personal injury. Inspect area
where used and remove all foreign objects.
Keep all parts of your body away from the rotating trimmer lines.
To reduce risk of fire, clean spilled gas and keep unit free from debris. Gasoline is extremely
flammable. Allow machine to cool before refueling.
Hot surface. Do not touch a hot muffler, gear box or cylinder, you may get burned. These parts get
extremely hot from operation and remain hot for a short time after the unit is turned off.