ence of alcohol, drugs, or medication. Watch what you are doing; use com- mon sense.
•Wear hearing protection.
•Never start or run inside a closed
room or building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill.
•Keep handles free of oil and fuel.
•Only operate unit with handlebar installed.
•Keep hands and feet away from cut- ting area.
•Never direct discharge of material to- ward bystanders nor allow anyone near the area of operation. Use care in directing discharge to avoid glass enclosures, automobiles, and the like.
FUEL SAFETY (for gas powerheade)
•Mix and pour fuel outdoors.
•Keep away from sparks or flames.
•Use a container approved for fuel.
•Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or the powerhead.
•Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all
fuel spills before starting the power- head.
•Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from fueling site before starting power- head engine.
•Stop engine and allow to cool before removing fuel cap.
•Remove fuel cap slowly.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY (for electric powerheade)
_I!_WARNING: Avoid a dangerous environment. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not use in rain, in damp or wet locations, or around swimming pools, hot tubs, etc, Do not expose to snow, rain, or water to avoid the possibility of electrical shock, Do
not handle extension cord plug or unit with wet hands.
•Use only a voltage supply as shown on the nameplate of the unit.
•Avoid dangerous situations. Do not use in presence of flammable liquids or gases to avoid creating a fire or ex- plosion and/or causing damage to unit,
•Avoid dangerous environments. Do not use in unventilated areas or where dust or explosive vapors can build up,
•To reduce the risk of electrical shock, use extension cords specifically marked as suitable for outdoor ap- plianses, The electrical rating of the
cord must not be less than the rating of the unit. The cord must be marked
with the suffix
gauge. The smaller the gauge num- ber, the heavier the cord.
•Do not use multiple cords.
•The powerhead may have a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the oth- er); if so, it will require the use of a po- larized extension cord. The appliance plug will fit into a polarized extension cord only one way. If the plug does
not fit fully into the extension cord, re- verse the plug. If the plug still does not fit, obtain a correct polarized ex- tension cord. A polarized extension cord will require the use of a polarized wall outlet. This plug will fit into the polarized wall outlet only one way. If plug does not fit fully into the wall out* let, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper wall outlet. Do not change the equipment plug, extension cord receptacle, or extension cord plug in any way.
•Do not attempt to repair unit. Inspect the insulation and connectors on the powerhead and extension cord before each use. If there is any damage, do not use until damage is repaired by your Sears Service Center.
•Do not pull or carry by cord; do not use cord as a handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Keep cord away from heated surfaces. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
•Do not use the powerhead if the switch does not turn the unit on and off properly. Have the unit repaired by your Sears Service Center.
•Keep the extension cord clear of op- erator and obstacles at all times. Do not expose cords to heat, oil, water, or sharp edges.
•Avoid any body contact with any grounded conductor, such as metal fences, or pipes, to avoid the possibil-
ity of electric shock. Don'thandle plug or unit with wet hands.
•Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If powerhead is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water,
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