Weed Eater BC2400 - Manual (Page 3)

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S Useonly .080” (2mm) diameter WeedEat-
er R brandline.Neverusewire,rope,string,
etc.
S Installrequiredshieldproperly beforeusing
the unit. Use the metal shield for all metal
blade use. Use the plastic shieldfor allline
trimmer use.
S Use only specified blade or trimmer head;
make sure it is properly installed and se-
curely fastened.
S Never start engine with clutch shroud re-
moved.Theclutchcanfly offandcausese-
rious injury.
S Besurebladeor trimmerheadstopsturning
when engine idles.
S Disconnectthesparkplugbeforeperform-
ingmaintenance(exceptcarburetoradjust-
ments).
S Makecarburetor adjustmentswiththelow-
er end supported to prevent blade ortrim-
mer line from contacting any object. Hold
unitby hand; donot usethe shoulderstrap
for support.
S Keepothersawaywhenmakingcarburetor
adjustments.
S Use only recommended Weed Eater ac-
cessories and replacement parts.
S Have all maintenance and service notex-
plainedinthismanualperformedbyyourAu-
thorized Service Dealer.
FUEL SAFETY
S Mix and pour fuel outdoors.
S Keep away from sparks or flames.
S Use a container approved for fuel.
S Donotsmokeor allowsmokingnear fuelor
the unit or while using the unit.
S Wipeupallfuelspillsbeforestartingengine.
S Moveatleast10feet(3meters)awayfromfu-
eling site before starting engine.
S Stop engine and allow it to cool before re-
moving fuel cap.
S Empty the fueltank beforestoring theunit.
Useupfuelleftinthecarburetor by starting
the engine and letting it run until it stops.
S Storeunitandfuelinareawherefuelvapors
cannot reach sparks or open flames from
waterheaters,electricmotors orswitches,
furnaces, etc.
CUTTING SAFETY
S Inspecttheareatobecutbefore eachuse.
Remove objects (rocks, broken glass,
nails,wire,string,etc.)whichcanbethrown
or become entangled in the blade or trim-
mer head.
S Keepothersincludingchildren,animals,by-
standers,andhelpersatleast50feet(15me-
ters)away.Stopengineimmediatelyifyouare
approached.
S Always keepengineontheright-- handside
of your body.
S Hold the unit firmly with both hands.
S Keepfirmfootingandbalance.Donotover-
reach.
S Keep blade or trimmer head below waist
level.
S Do not raise engine above your waist.
S Keep all parts of your body away from
blade,trimmerhead, andmuffler whenen-
gine is running.
S Cut from your right to your left.
S Use only for jobs explainedin this manual.
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
S Stop the unit before carrying.
S Keep muffler away from your body.
S Allowtheenginetocoolandsecure theunit
beforestoringortransportingitinavehicle.
S Empty thefueltank beforestoringor trans-
portingtheunit.Useupfuelleftinthecarbu-
retorby startingtheengineandletting itrun
until it stops.
S Storeunitandfuelinan areawhere fuelva-
pors cannot reach sparks or openflames
from water heaters, electric motors or
switches, furnaces, etc.
S Storeunitso theblade or line limiter cannot
accidentally cause injury. The unit can be
hung by the tube.
S Store unit out of reach of children.
SPECIAL NOTICE: Exposure to vibra-
tions throughprolongeduseofgasolinepow-
ered hand tools could causeblood vesselor
nerve damage in the fingers, hands, and
joints ofpeoplepronetocirculationdisorders
orabnormalswellings.Prolongeduse incold
weatherhas beenlinkedtobloodvesseldam-
ageinotherwisehealthypeople.Ifsymptoms
occur such as numbness, pain, loss of
strength, change in skin color or texture, or
loss of feeling in the fingers,hands, orjoints,
discontinuetheuseofthis toolandseekmed-
ical attention. An anti-vibration systemdoes
not guarantee the avoidance of these prob-
lems. Users who operate power tools on a
continual and regular basis must monitor
closely theirphysicalconditionandthecondi-
tion of this tool.
SPECIAL NOTICE: This unit is not
equipped with a temperature limiting muffler
andspark arresting screenwhich 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, andWashington requireby
lawthatmany internalcombustionenginesto
be equipped with a spark arrestor screen.If
you operate in a locale where such regula-
tions exist, you are legally responsible for
installing and maintaining the operatingcon-
ditionoftheseparts.Failuretodosois aviola-
tion of the law.