Powermate P-WFT-16022 - Manual (Page 4)

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• Always wear ANSI compliant safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating trimmer to protect your
eyes from foreign objects, which can be thrown from the unit.
• Wear appropriate clothing such as a long sleeved shirt or jacket. Also wear long trousers or slacks. Do NOT wear
shorts. Do NOT wear loose clothing, which could get caught in this equipment.
• Always wear work gloves and sturdy footwear such as leather work shoes or short boots. These will protect ankles
and shins from small sticks, splinters, and other flying debris, and improve traction.
• It is advisable to wear protective headgear to protect against being struck by small flying particles, or being struck by
low hanging branches, twigs, or other objects, which may be unnoticed to the operator.
WARNING
• Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
• When crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads, stop the rotating trimmer head and wait for the trimmer lines to stop.
Exercise extreme caution. Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic.
WARNING
• Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling. Never operate trimmer in wet grass. Always be sure of your footing;
keep a firm hold on the handle and walk; never run.
• Look behind and use care when backing.
• Never operate the trimmer without good visibility or light.
DANGER
• Do not run the engine indoors or inside a closed area. The exhaust fumes are dangerous, containing CARBON
MONOXIDE, an ODORLESS AND DEADLY GAS.
• Never leave the trimmer unattended when the engine is running. Stop the engine and make sure all moving parts
have stopped. Remove the wire from the spark plug.
• If the trimmer should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire and prevent it from
touching the spark plug. Check immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.
• Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, or other rough ground. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
WARNING
• Frequently clean debris and grass build up from the recoil starter cover holes, under the deck in the trimming
head area, and around the muffler. Using the unit with excessive debris can risk fire. Always use extreme caution when
using the trimmer during dry conditions.
WARNING
• Do not trim excessively steep slopes (maximum 15 degrees). See the “Slope Guide” in the back of this manual to
check a slope.
• Always trim across the face of slope; never up and down. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction
on slopes. If you are uneasy on a slope, do NOT trim it.
• Do NOT trim near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments. The operator could lose footing or balance.
FUEL SAFETY
WARNING
• Gasoline is extremely flammable, and gasoline vapors can explode if ignited. Handle with Care.
• Use an approved container.
• Check fuel supply before each use, allowing space for expansion as the heat of the engine and/or sun can
cause fuel to expand.
• Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. Never fill fuel tank indoors.
• Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running. Allow engine to cool before refueling.
WARNING
• Do not smoke while refueling.
• After refueling, replace fuel tank cap securely and wipe up spilled fuel.
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