Craftsman 917.77342 owner manual II. Slope Operation, Do not, IV, Service, Safety is Involved

II. SLOPE OPERATION

Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents which can result in

severe injury. All slopes require extra

caution. If you feel uneasy on a slope, do not trim it.

DO:

•Trim across the face of slopes: never up and down. Exercise extreme caution

when changing direction on slopes.

•Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc.

•Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Tall grass can hide obstacles.

DO NOT:

•Do not trim near drop-offs, ditches or

embankments. The operator could lose footing or balance.

•Do not trim excessively steep slopes.

•Do not trim on wet grass. Reduced footing could cause slipping.

II1. CHILDREN

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator

is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to 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 and 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 the engine running. Allow

engine to cool before refueling. Do not 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 a machine 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 plug to prevent accidental 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 storing.

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

•Do not change the engine governor setting or overspeed the engine.

•Clean and replace safety and instruc- tion decals as necessary.

_Look for this symbol to point o uutimpor- tant safety precautions. It means t.,_u- TION!!! BECOME AWARE!!! YOUR

SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

_.CAUTION: In order to prevent acci- dental starting when setting up, transport- ing, adjusting or making repairs, always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug.

_kWARNING: The engine exhaust from

this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer,

birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

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