Craftsman 74528 instruction manual Maintain Appliances with Care

•KEEP ALL BY-STANDERS AWAY – At a safe distance from work area, especially children.

•IMPORTANT – When being used as an Edger, stones, pieces of metal and other objects can be thrown out at high speed by the line. The tool 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 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 tool with finger on trigger.

•DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL – At a rate faster than the rate at which it is able to cut effectively.

•USE THE RIGHT TOOL – Do not use this tool for any job except that for which it is intended.

•DON’T OVERREACH – Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

•DON’T ABUSE CORD – Don’t yank cord from power supply. Keep cord from heat, oil, and sharp edges.

•DAMAGE TO UNIT – If you strike or become entangled with a foreign object, stop tool 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.

•DISCONNECT TOOL – When not in use, when replacing line, or prior to cleaning.

•AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS – Do not use electric tools in damp or wet locations. Follow all instructions in this Instruction Manual for proper operation of your tool. Don’t use the tool in the rain.

•DO NOT OPERATE portable electric

tools in gaseous or explosive atmospheres. Motors in these tools normally spark, and the sparks might ignite fumes.

•STORE IDLE TOOLS INDOORS – When not in use, tools should be stored indoors in a dry, locked-up place out of reach of children.

•GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER (GFCI) protection should be provided on the circuits or outlets to be used for the gardening appliance. Receptacles are available having built in GFCI protection and may be used for this measure of protection.

•SECURE EXTENSION CORD using the cord retainer shown in Figure 4.

•STAY ALERT – Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate tool when you are tired.

•MAINTAIN APPLIANCES WITH CARE

– Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. Inspect extension cords periodically and replace if damaged. Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease.

•CHECK DAMAGED PARTS – Before further use of the appliance, 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 a qualified service facility unless otherwise indicated elsewhere in this manual.

WARNING: When servicing double insulated tools, USE ONLY IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS. Replace or repair damaged cords.

WARNING: To prevent electrical shock hazard, use only with an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Always connect extension cords to a fused line or one protected by a circuit breaker.

•EXTENSION CORDS. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized extension cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. The table below shows the

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