Specifications

- 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.- 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

removing fuel cap.

CUTTING SAFETY

- Use only for trimming, mowing, and sweeping. Do not use for edging,

pruning, or hedge trimming.- 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 trimmer head and be

thrown causing serious injury.- Keep firm footing and balance. Do not

overreach.- Keep all parts of your body away from spinning line and muffler.

Keep engine below waist level. A hot muffler can cause serious burns.-

Cutting with the line on left side of the shield will throw debris away from the

operator.

TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE

- Allow the engine to cool; secure unit before storing or transporting in

vehicle.- Empty the fuel tank before storing or transporting the unit. Use up

fuel left in the carburetor by starting the engine and letting it run until it

stops.- Store unit and fuel in an area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks

or open flames from water heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces,

etc.- Store unit so line limiter cannot accidentally cause injury. Unit can be

hung by the tube.- Store the unit out of the reach of children.If situations

occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good judgment. If

you need assistance, call 1-800-554-6723.

SPECIAL NOTICE:

This unit is not equipped with a temperature limiting muffler and spark

arresting screen which meets the requirements of California Codes 4442 and

4443. All U.S. forest land and the states of California, Idaho, Maine,

Minnesota, New Jersey, Oregon, and Washington require by law that many

internal combustion engines to be equipped with a spark arrestor screen. If

you operate in a locale where such regulations exist, you are legally

responsible for installing and maintaining the operating condition these parts.

Failure to do so is a violation of the law. If a spark arrestor is required in your

area, contact your Authorized Service Dealer for the proper kit.

SPECIAL NOTICE: