Weed Eater 530088696 - Manual (Page 2)

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SAFETY RULES
WARNING: When using gardening
appliances, basic safety precautions should
always be followed to reduce the risk of fire
and serious injury. Read and follow all
instructions.
This power unit can be dangerous! Operator
is responsible for following unit and manual
instructions and warnings. Read entire Oper-
ator’s Manual before using unit! Be thorough-
ly familiar with the controls and the proper use
of the unit. Restrict the use of this unit to per-
sons who read, understand, and follow unit
and manual instructions and warnings. Never
allow children to operate this unit.
SAFETY INFORMATION
ON THE UNIT
OPERATOR’S
MANUAL
DANGER:
Never use blades, wire or
flailing devices. Unit is designed for line trim-
mer use only. Use of any other accessories or
attachments will increase the risk of injury.
WARNING: Trimmer line throws ob-
jects violently. You and others can be blinded/
injured. Wear safety glasses and leg protec-
tion. Keep body parts clear of rotating line.
Safety Glasses or similar eye protection
Boots
50 ft.
(15 m)
HAZARD ZONE
Keep children, bystanders, and animals 50
feet (15 meters) away. If approached stop unit
immediately.
If situations occur which are not covered in
this manual, use care and good judgement. If
you need assistance, contact your
Authorized Service Dealer or call
1-800-554-6723.
OPERATOR SAFETY
S Always wear safety eye protection.
S Always wear heavy long pants, long
sleeves, boots, and gloves. Wearing safety
leg guards is recommended. Always wear
face or dust mask if operation is dusty. Do
not go barefoot or wear sandals. Stay clear
of spinning line.
S Secure hair above shoulder length. Secure
or remove loose clothing or clothing with
loosely hanging ties, straps, tassels, etc.
They can be caught in moving parts.
S Stay Alert. Do not operate this unit when
you are tired, ill, or under the influence of al-
cohol, drugs, or medication.
S Wear hearing protection if you use this unit
for more than 1-1/2 hours per day.
S Never start or run inside a closed room or
building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill.
S Keep handles free of oil and fuel.
UNIT / MAINTENANCE SAFETY
DANGER: Never start the engine with
the clutch shroud removed. The clutch will fly
apart and cause serious injury.
S Turn engine off and disconnect spark plug be-
fore performing maintenance except carbure-
tor adjustments.
S Inspect unit before use. Look for and replace
damaged or loose parts before each use.
Make sure all handles, guards, and fasteners
are in place and securely fastened. Look for
and repair fuel leaks before use. Keep in good
working condition.
S Replace trimmer head that is chipped,
cracked, broken, or damaged in any other
way before using the unit.
S Use only 0.115” diameter Poulan/Weed
EaterR brand cut length line (see RE-
PLACING THE LINE). Never use wire,
rope, string, etc.
S Make sure unit is assembled correctly as
shown in this manual.
S Make carburetor adjustments with lower
end supported to prevent line from contact-
ing any object.
S Keep others away when making carburetor
adjustments.
S Use only recommended Weed EaterR ac-
cessories and replacement parts.
FUEL SAFETY
S Mix and pour fuel outdoors.
S Keep away from sparks or flames.
S Use a container approved for fuel.
S Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or
the unit.
S Wipe up all fuel spills.
S Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from
fueling site before starting engine.
S Stop engine and allow to cool before re-
moving fuel cap.
CUTTING SAFETY
S Use unit properly. Use only for trimming,
mowing, and sweeping. Do not use for edg-
ing, pruning, or hedge trimming. Do not
force unit. It will do the job better, and with
less risk of injury, at the rate for which it was
designed.
S Inspect the area before each use. Remove
objects (rocks, broken glass, nails, wire,
etc.) which can be thrown by or become en-
tangled in line. Hard objects can damage