Weed Eater PE550 Owner Manual - Page 3

Safety Glasses Boots Thrown objects WARNING: Blade can throw objects violently. D You can be blinded or injured. D Wears safety glasses or similar eye protection. 50 pieds (15 m) WARNING: Hazard zone for thrown objects. D Blade can throw objects violently. D Others can be blinded or injured. D Keep people and animals 50 feet (15 meters) away. Blade rotates momentarily after the trigger is released. Allow blade to stop before removing it from the cut. WARNING: Blade rotates momentarily after the trigger is released. D The blade can seriously cut you or others. D Allow blade to stop before removing it from the cut. Instruction Manual Safety Labels WARNING: Read instruction manual. D Follow all warnings and instructions. D Failure to do so can result in serious injury. FUEL SAFETY S Mix and pour fuel outdoors and where there are not sparks or flames. S Always store gasoline in a container ap- proved for flammable liquids. S Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or the unit; do not smoke while using the unit. S Make sure the unit is properly assembled and in good operating condition. S Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all fuel spills before starting unit. 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. S Do not store the unit with fuel in the fuel tank; use up fuel left in the carburetor and fuel line by starting the unit and letting it run until it stops. S Store unit and fuel in an area where fuel va- pors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc. TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE S Do not grasp or hold exposed blade. S Stop unit before leaving work area. S Allow unit to cool, run fuel out of the fuel tank, and secure the unit before storing or transporting it in a vehicle. S Before storing, use up fuel left in the carbu- retor by starting the unit and letting it run un- til it stops. Always allow the unit to cool before storage. S Store unit and fuel in area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc. S Store unit so blade cannot accidentally cause injury. S Store unit out of reach of children. If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good judgment. If you need assistance, call 1-800-554-6723. WARNING: The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. SPECIAL NOTICE: This unit is not equipped with a temperature limiting muffler and spark arresting screen which 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, and Washington require by law that many internal combustion engines be equipped with a spark arrestor screen. If you operate in a locale where such regulations exist, you are legally responsible for installing and maintaining the operating condition of these parts. Failure to do so is a violation of the law. If a spark arresting screen is required in your area, contact your authorized service dealer for the correct kit. 3