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AOPERATOR SAFETY
1. Always wear a safety face shield or safety goggles. See
'_ccessories?'
2. Keephair, fingers, and aHother parts ofthebody a_. from
openings and movingparts. Alwayswear heavy,long pants,
boots, and gloves. Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry,
short pants, sandals, or go barefoot. Secure hair so it is
above shoulder length. Being fully covered will help pro-
tect you from pieces of toxic plants (such aspoison ivy)
thrown by the Trimmer Head, which could be more of a
hazard than touching the plant itself.
3. Do not operate thistoolwhen youare tired, ill, or under the
influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
4. Always use the assist handle. See "Assembly."
5. Wear hearing protection if you use this tool for more than
1V2hours per day.
6. Never startor run the engine inside a closed room orbuild-
ing. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill.
7. Keep handles free ofoil and fuel.
&CUTTING SAFETY
1. Inspect the area to be cut before each use. Remove objects
(rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, string,etc.) which can be
thrownor become entangled in the trimmer head.
2. Keep others including children, animals, bystanders, and
helpers outside the 60 foot (20 meter) Hazard Zone. Stop
the engine immediately if you are approached.
3. Always keep the engine on the right side of your body.
4. Hold the tool firmly with both hands.
5. Do not overreach or use from unstable surfaces such as
ladders, trees, steep slopes, rooftops, etc. Use extra care
when cleaning on stairways. Keep firm footing and balance
at all times.
6. Keep trimmer head below waist level.
7. Do not raisethe engine above yourwaist. The trirranerhead
can come dangerously close to your body.
8. Keep allparts ofyourbody awayfrom the trimmer head and
muffler when the engine is running.
9. Use only forjobs explained in this manual.
,a, TOOLSAFETY
1. Inspectentiretoolbeforeeachuse. P,eptacedamaged pa_s.
Check for fuet leaks andmake sure all fasteners are inplace
and securely fastened.
2. Replace trimmer head parts that are cracked, chippexl,
broken, or damaged inany other waybefore usingthe tool.
3. Use only .080" diameter Sears Laser Line._ Never use
wire, rope, string, etc.
4. Be sure the shield is properly attached.
5. Use only the specified trimmer head. See "Specifications"
Make sure the trimmer head is properly installed and
fastened. Refer to "Assembly."
6. Besure the trimmer head stopsturning when engine idles.
See "Carburetor Adjustments."
7. Make carburetor adjustments with the drive shaft housing
supported to prevent the trimmer linefrom contacting any
object. Hold the tool by hand; do not use the optional
shoulder strap for support.
8. Keep others away when making carburetor adjustments.
9. Use only accessories or attachments asrecommended for
this tool by Sears.
AFUEL SAFETY
1. Move at least 10feet (3 meters) awayfrom fueling site be-
fore starting engine.
2. Use a container approved for fuel.
3. Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or the tool or
while using the tool.
4. Wipe up all fuel spills before starting engine.
5. Stop engine before removing fuel cap. Allow the engine
to cool before refueling.
6. Before storing the tool, use up fuel left in the fuel lines
and carburetor by starting the engine and letting it run
until it stops.
7. Storetool and fuelinan area where fuelvapors cannot reach
sparks or open flames from water heaters, electric motors
or switches, furnaces, etc.
&MA/NTENANCE SAFETY
i. Maintain the tool according to recommended procedures.
Keep the trimmer line at the proper length.
2. Never starttheengine with theclutch shroud removed. The
clutch can fly apart and cause serious injury.
3. Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance
except for carburetor adjustments.
4. Make carburetor adjustments with the drive shaft housing
supported toprevent thetrimmer line from contacting any
object. Hold the tool by hand; do not use the optional
shoulder strap for support.
5. Keep others away when making carburetor adjustments.
6. Use only genuine replacement parts as recommended
by Sears.
4A TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
1. Hand carry the toolwith the engine stopped and the muffler
away from your body.
2. Allow the engine to cool, run fuel out of the fue! sys-
tem, and secure the tool before transporting in a vehi-
cle or storing.
3. Before storing the tool, use up fuel left in the fuel lines
and carburetor by starting the engine and letting it van
until it stops.
4. Store tooland fuel inan area where fuelvapors cannot reach
sparks or open flames from water heaters, electric motors
or switches, furnaces, etc.
5. Store the tool so the line limiter cannot accidentally cause
injury. The tool can be hung by the drive shaft housing or
by the bracket below the engine.
6. Store tool out of reach of children.
If situations occur which are not covered inthismanual, use
care and good judgement. Contact your Sears Service
Center/Depa_ment if you need assistance.
SAFETY NOTICE
Exposure tovibrations through prolonged useofgasoline powered handtools could cause bloodvessel or nerve damage inthe fingers,
hands, and wrists of people prone to circulation disorders or abnormal swellings. Prolonged use in cold weather has been linked
toblood vessel damage in otherwise healthy people. Ifsymptoms occur such as numbness, pain, loss of strength, change in skin
color or texture, or loss of feeling in the fingers, hands, or wrists, discontinue the use of this tool and seek medical atteetion. An
anti-vibration system does not guarantee the avoidance ofthese problems. Users who operate power tools onacontinual and regu-
lar basis must monitor closely their physical condition and the condition of this tool.
