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parts. Rubber gloves and substantial rubber soled footwear are recommended when working
outdoors. Don't operate the trimmer when barefoot or wearing open sandals. Wear heavy
long pants to protect your legs. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
• NYLON LINE – Keep face, hands and feet clear of rotating nylon line at all times.
• THE ROTATING LINE PERFORMS A CUTTING FUNCTION – Use care when trimming
around screens and desirable plants.
• KEEP ALL BYSTANDERS AWAY – at a safe distance from work area, especially children.
• IMPORTANT WARNING – When being used as an Edger, stones, pieces of metal and other
objects can be thrown out at high speed by the line. The trimmer and guard are designed to
reduce the danger. However, the following special precautions should be taken: MAKE SURE
that other persons and pets are at least 100 feet (30m) away.
• TO REDUCE THE RISK of rebound (ricochet) injury, work going away from any nearby
solid object such as wall, steps, large stone, tree, etc. Use great care when working close
to solid objects and where necessary, do edging or trimming by hand.
• AVOID ACCIDENTALLY STARTING – Don't carry plugged-in trimmer with finger on trigger.
• DO NOT FORCE THE APPLIANCE – at a rate faster than the rate at which it is able to cut effectively.
• USE THE RIGHT APPLIANCE – Do not use this trimmer for any job except that for which it
is intended.
• DON'T OVERREACH – Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
• DAMAGE TO UNIT – If you strike or become entangled with a foreign object, stop trimmer
immediately, unplug, check for damage and have any damage repaired before further
operation is attempted. Do not operate with a broken hub or spool.
• DAMAGE TO CORD – Keep power cord away from rotating line. If you damage the cord,
unplug it from the power supply before moving the tool or examining the damage. A
damaged cord must be replaced before further use.
• SECURE EXTENSION CORD using the cord retainer shown in Figure H.
• DISCONNECT TRIMMER – when not in use, when replacing line, or prior to cleaning.
• AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS – Do not use electric appliances
in damp or wet locations. Follow all instructions in this Instruction Manual for proper
operation of your trimmer. Don't use the trimmer in the rain.
• DO NOT OPERATE portable electric trimmers in gaseous or explosive
Motors in these trimmers normally spark, and the sparks might ignite fumes.
• STORE IDLE TRIMMERS INDOORS – When not in use, trimmers should be stored indoors in a dry,
locked-up place out of reach of children.
• STAY ALERT – Do not operate this unit when you are tired, ill, or under the influence of
alcohol, drugs, or medication.
• GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER (GFCI) protection should be provided on the
circuit(s) or outlet(s) to be used for the trimmer. Receptacles are available having built-in
GFCI protection and may be used for this measure of safety.
• DON'T ABUSE CORD – Never carry
receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil, and sharp edges.
• REPLACEMENT PARTS – When servicing use only identical replacement parts.
• MAINTAIN TRIMMERS WITH CARE – Follow instructions in maintenance section. Keep
handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
• CHECK DAMAGED PARTS – Before further use of the trimmer, a guard or other part
that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and
perform its intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts, mounting, and any other condition that may affect its operation. A guard
or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized
service center unless otherwise indicated elsewhere in this manual.
• DO NOT immerse trimmer
trimmer by cord or yank it to disconnect from
in water or squirt it with a hose. DO NOT allow any liquid to get inside it.
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atmospheres.