Craftsman 917.77376 owner manual IV. Service, Repair Protection

Ill. CHILDREN

Tragic accidentscan occur if the opera-

tor is not alert to the presence of chil- dren. Childrenare often attractedto the

machine and the trimming activity. Never

assume that children will remain where you last saw them.

•Keep children out of the trimming area and under the watchful care of another

responsible adult.

•Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area.

•Before and while moving backwards, look behind & down for small children.

•Never allow children to operate the machine.

•Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure vision.

IV. SERVICE

•Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuels. They are flammable and vapors are explosive.

Use only an approved container.

Never remove gas cap or add fuel with with the engine running. Allow engine

to cool before refueling. Don't smoke.

Never refuel the machine indoors. Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there is an open flame, such as a water heater. Move away from fueling site before starting engine.

•Never run trimmer inside a closed area.

•Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine (motor) running. Disconnect the spark plug wire, and keep the wire away from the spark plug to prevent ac- cidental starting.

•Keep nuts and bolts, especially trimmer head and engine bolts, tight and keep equipment in good condition.

•Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly.

•Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other debris buildup. Clean oil or fuel spillage. Allow machine to cool before cleaning or storing.

•Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object. Repair, if necessary, before restarting.

•Do not change the engine governor set- ting or overspeed the engine.

•Clean and replace safety and instruction decals as necessary.

Repair Protection

Congratulations on making a smart pur-

chase. Your new Craftsman® product is

designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation. But like all prod- ucts, it may require repair from time to time. That's when having a Repair Protec- tion Agreement can save you money and aggravation.

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•Expert service by our 12,000 profe- sional repair specialists.

•Unlimited service and no charge for parts and labor on all covered repairs.

•Product replacement if your covered product can't be fixed.

•Discount of 10% from regular price of

service and service-related parts not covered by the agreement; also, 10% off regular price of preventive mainte- nance check.

Agreements

•Fast help by phone - phone sup-

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