extensioncordtotheunitAnunder.- sizedextensioncordwillcause dropinlinevoltageresultingloss ofpowerandoverheatingIfin. doubt,usethenextheaviergauge. Thelowerthegaugenumber,the heavierthecord.
•Donotusemultiplecords.
•DonotabusecordNevercarrythe. unitbytheextensioncordoryank extensioncordtodisconnectunitTo. unplug,grasptheplug,notthecord. Donotusecordasahandle,closea dooroncord,orpullcordaround sharpedgesorcornersDonotex.- posecordstoheat,oil,orwater.
•Keeptheextensioncordclearofop- eratorandobstaclesatalltimesTie. cordtocordretainerandconnectto recessedplugasshowninthis manualtopreventdamagetounit and/orextensioncordandtoreduce thepossibilityoftheextensioncord disconnectingfromtheunitduring operation.
•DonotattempttorepairunitInspect. theinsulationandconnectorsthe powerheadandextensioncordbefore eachuseIfthereisanydamage,do. notuseuntildamageisrepairedby yourauthorizedservicedealer.
•Donotusethepowerheadifthe switchdoesnotturntheunitonand offproperlyHavetheunitrepaired. byyourauthorizedservicedealer.
•Donotusewithdamagedcordor plugIfpowerheadisnotworkingas. itshould,hasbeendropped,dam- aged,leftoutdoors,droppedinto water,returnittoyourauthorized servicedealerforrepair.
•Avoidunintentionalstartingofthe unitNevercarryunitwithyourfinger. ontheswitchBesuretheswitchis. intheOFFpositionandnevertouch theswitchwhenconnectingexten- sioncord.
•Unplugtheunitfromthepower sourcewhennotinuse,beforeservic- ing,andwhenchangingaccessories and/orattachments.
•Avoidanybodycontactwithany groundedconductor,suchasmetal fences,orpipes,toavoidthepossi- bilityofelectricshock.
•GroundFaultCircuitInterrupter (GFCI)protectionshouldbepro- videdonthecircuitoroutlettobe usedforthepowerheadRecep.-
UNIT/MAINTENANCESAFETY
'_WARNING: Disconnect power-
head spark plug (or disconnect power- head from power source) before per- forming maintenance.
•Inspect entire unit before each use.
Replace damaged parts. Check for fuel leaks. Make sure all fasteners are
in place and securely fastened.
•Maintain unit according to recom- mended procedures.
•Throw away blades that are bent, warped, cracked, broken, or damaged in any other way. Replace parts that are cracked, chipped, or damaged before using the unit.
•Use only recommended Craftsman parts and accessories. Never use wire, wire rope, string, flailing de- vices, etc.
•Be sure blade stops turning when engine idles (see OARBURETOR AD- JUSTMENTS section of powerhead manual).
•Remove the blade before making car- buretor adjustments. Hold the unit by hand. Do not make carburetor adjust- ments from the blade side of the unit.
•Keep others away when making car- buretor adjustments.
•Never start the unit with the clutch
housing removed. The clutch can fly off and cause serious injury.
•Have all maintenance and service not
explained in this manual performed by a Sears Service Centre.
•If blade strikes a foreign object, follow these steps: stop unit and disconnect spark plug wire (or disconnect from power source), inspect for damage, and repair any damage before resum-
ing operation of the unit=
EDGING SAFETY
_,WARNING: | Inspect the area to |
be edged before each use. Remove objects (rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, string, etc.) which can be thrown by the blade or can wrap around the shaft.
•Keep others including children, ani- mals, bystanders, and helpers at least 50 feet (15 meters) away. Stop the unit immediately if you are ap- proached.
•Hold the unit firmly with both hands.
•Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach or stand on unstable sur- faces.
•Always keep the wheel in contact with the ground=