•This unit has a clutch. The cutting attachment remains stationary when the engine is idling. If it does not, take the unit to a Sears or other qualified service dealer for an adjustment.
•Adjust the
•Be sure the cutting attachment is not in contact with anything before starting the unit.
•Use the unit only in daylight or good artificial light.
•Avoid accidental starting. Be in the starting position whenever pulling the starter rope. The operator and unit must be in a stable position while starting. Refer to Starting/Stopping Instructions.
•Use the right tool. Only use this tool for its intended purpose.
•Always hold the unit with both hands when operating. Keep a firm grip on both handles or grips.
•Keep hands, face, and feet away from all moving parts. Do not touch or try to stop the cutting attachment when it rotates.
•Use only replacement parts or accessories recommended for this tool that are distributed by Sears or a Craftsman outlet. Use of any replacement parts or accessories purchased elsewhere may be hazardous, and will also void your warranty.
•Keep unit clean of vegetation and other materials. They may become lodged between the cutting attachment and shield.
•To reduce fire hazard, replace a faulty muffler and spark arrestor. Keep the engine and muffler free from grass, leaves, excessive grease or carbon build up.
OTHER SAFETY WARNINGS
•Never store the unit with fuel in the tank, inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame (pilot lights, etc.) or sparks (switches, electrical motors, etc.).
•Allow the engine to cool before storing or transporting. Be sure to secure the unit while transporting.
•Do not touch the engine, gear housing or muffler. These parts get extremely hot from operation, even after the unit is turned off.
•Do not operate the engine faster than the speed needed to cut, trim or edge. Do not run the engine at high speed when not cutting.
•Always stop the engine when cutting is delayed or when walking from one cutting location to another.
•If you strike or become entangled with a foreign object, stop the engine immediately and check for damage. Do not operate before repairing damage. Do not operate the unit with loose or damaged parts.
•Turn the engine to off and disconnect the spark plug for maintenance or repair.
•Store the unit in a dry place, secured or at a height to prevent unauthorized use or damage. Keep out of the reach of children.
•Never douse or squirt the unit with water or any other liquid. Keep handles dry, clean and free from debris. Clean after each use, see Cleaning and Storage instructions (p. 11).
•Keep these instructions. Refer to them often and use them to
instruct other users. If you loan this unit to others, also loan them these instructions.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
• SAFETY & INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS •
This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product. Read the operator's manual for complete safety, assembly, operating and maintenance and repair information.
SYMBOL | MEANING | SYMBOL |
| qdicates danger, warning or caution. May be used in | |
l_ | 1* SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL | |
| conjunction with other symbols or pictographs. |
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MEANING
THROWN OBJECTS AND ROTATING CUTTER CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY
WARNING: small objects Can be propelled at high speed, causing injury. Keep away from the rotating rotor.
Ill I I1 I | Read the operator's manual(s) | and follow all warnings | & |
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| WARNING- READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL | ||
[ | and safety instructions. Failure to do so can result in | ||
serous njury to the operator | and/or bystanders. | ||
, KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY:
WARNING: Keep all bystanders, especially children and pets, at least 50 feet (15 m.) from the operating area.
•WEAR EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION
WARNING: Thrown objects and loud noise can cause severe eye injuryand hearingloss. Weareye protection meeting ANSI
I N% I. UNLEADEDFUEL
_ [ Always use clean, fresh unleaded fuel
i" ON/OFF STOP CONTROL
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• HOT SURFACE WARNING
Do not touch a hot muffler or Cylinder. You may get
burned. These parts get extremely hot from operation. When turned off they remain hot for a short time.
I,OIL
Refer to 0perator;s manual for the proper type of 0il.
. PRIMER BULB
Push primer bulbl ful!y and slowly, t0 times,
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t jI"ON/OFFSTOPCONTROLOFForSTOP
, SHARP BLADE
WARNING: Sharp blade on cutting attachment shield. Toprevent serious injury,do not touch the !ine cutting blade.