• Use the unit only in daylight or good artificial light, • Avoid accidental starting. Be in the starting position whenever pulling the starter rope. The operator and unit must be in a stable position while starting. Refer to Starting/Stopping Instructions. • Use the right tool. Only use this tool for its intended purpose. • Do not overreach. Always keep proper footing and balance. Always hold the unit with both hands when operating. Keep a firm grip on both handles or grips. • Keep hands, face, and feet at a distance from all moving parts. Do not touch or try to stop the cutting attachment when it rotates. • Do not touch the engine, gear housing or muffler. These parts get extremely hot from operation, even after the unit is turned off. Do not operate the engine faster than the speed needed to cut, trim or edge. Do not run the engine at high speed when not cutting. Always stop the engine when cutting is delayed or when walking from one cutting location to another. If you strike or become entangled with a foreign object, stop the engine immediately and check for damage. Do not operate before repairing damage. Do not operate the unit with loose or damaged parts. Stop the unit, switch the engine to off, and disconnect the spark plug for maintenance or repair. Use only original equipment manufacturer replacement parts and accessories for this unit, These are available from your authorized service dealer, Use of any unauthorized parts or accessories could lead to serious injury to the user, or damage to the unit, and void your warranty, Keep unit clean of vegetation and other materials. They may become lodged between the cutting attachment and shield. To reduce fire hazard, replace a faulty muffler and spark arrestor, Keep the engine and muffler free from grass, leaves, excessive grease or carbon build up. OTHER SAFETY WARNmNGS • Never store a fueled unit inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark, Allow the engine to cool before storing or transporting. Be sure to secure the unit while transporting. Store the unit in a dry area, locked up or up high to prevent unauthorized use or damage, out of the reach of children. Never douse or squirt the unit with water or any other liquid. Keep handles dry, clean and free from debris. Clean after each use, see Cleaning and .Storage instructions. Keep these instructions. Refer to them often and use them to instruct other users. If you loan someone this unit, also loan them these instructions. SAVE THESE SAFETY AND _NTERNAT_ONAL SYMBOLS This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product. Read the operator's manual for compHete safety, assemMy, operating and maintenance and repair information. SYMBOL MEANING SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL Indicates danger, warning, or caution. May be used in conjunction with other symboHs or pictographs. WARNING -READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL Read the Operator's Manual(s) and follow aH warnings and safety instructions. FaiHureto do so can resuHtin serious injury to the operator and/or bystanders. WEAR EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION WARNING: Thrown objects and loud noise can cause severe eye injury and hearing loss. Wear eye protection meeting ANSI Z87.1-1989 standards and ear protection when operating this unit. Use a full face shield when needed. ', KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY WARNmNG: Keepa, bystanders,children especiallyand pets,atleast50feet(I5m.)fromthe operatingarea. SYMBOL I 0 12 1',1 MEANING ,, THROWN OBJECTS AND ROTATING CUTTER CAN CAUSE SEVERE iNJURY WARNmNG: Donot operate without the cutting attachment shieHdin pHace.Keep away from the rotating cutting attachment. ON/OFF STOP CONTROL ON / START / RUN ON/OFF STOP CONTROL OFF or STOP ,, HOT SURFACE WARNING Do not touch a hot muffler or cylinder. You may get burned. These parts get extremely hot from operation. When turned off they remain hot for a short time. 3 • CHOKE CONTROL I ,, FULL choke position 2, PARTIAL choke position 3o RUN position ', OIL UNLEADED FUEL Refer to operator's manual for the Alwaysuseclean,freshunleadedfuel. proper type of oil. APPUCAT_ONS As a trimmer: • Cutting grass and Hight weeds FuemCap Decorative trimming around trees, fences, etc. // Blue Choke Lever Shaft Grip "_ Starter Rope Grip / Primer Bumb D-Handle Throttme ControJ On/Off Stop Controm Spark Plug Air Filter/Muffler Cover Muffler Line Cutting Blade Shaft Tube Cutting Attachment ShieH Cutting Attachment INSTALL AND ADJUST THE D-HANDLE 3. The squared boHthoHein the handHe is to the right. 2. Insert the shouHder boHtinto the squared hoHein the handHeand push through, On the Heftside of the handHe, pHacethe washer on the boHt,then screw the wing nut onto the boHt.Do not tighten untiHyou make the handHeadjustment. 3. Rotate the D-handHe to pHacethe grip above the top of the shaft housing, Mace it a minimum of 6 inches (15.24 cm) from the end of the shaft grip. / Shaft Grip __ Shaft Hous,rig _ DoHandle 1.__ Tighten Shaft Housing Cutting Attachment \ ...