•Neverstartorruntheengineinsidea closedroomorbuildingBreathing. exhaustfumescankill.
•Keephandlesfreeofoilandfuel.
•Alwaysusethehandlebara properlyadjustedshoulderstrap whenusingbrushcutterattachment (seeASSEMBLY).
UNIT/MAINTENANCE SAFETY
_WARNING: Disconnect power-
head spark plug (or disconnect power- head from power source) before per-
forming maintenance.
•Look for and replace damaged or loose parts before each use. Look for and repair fuel leaks before use. Keep unit in good working condition.
•Throw away blades that are bent, warped, cracked, broken, or dam- aged in any other way. Replace trim- mer head parts that are cracked, chipped, broken, or damaged in any other way before using the unit.
•Maintain the unit according to recom- mended procedures. Keep the blade sharp. Never use flailing devices, wire, rope, string, etc.
•Use only specified blade or trimmer head; make sure it is properly in- stalled and securely fastened.
•Never start engine with clutch shroud removed. The clutch can fly off and cause serious injury.
•Be sure blade or tdmmer head stops turning when engine idles.
•Make carburetor adjustments with the lower end supported to prevent the blade or trimmer line from contacting any object. Hold the unit by hand; do not use the shoulder strap for support.
•Keep others away when making car- buretor adjustments.
•Use only recommended Craftsman accessories and replacement parts.
•Have all maintenance and service not explained in this manual per- formed by a Sears Service Center.
FUEL SAFETY
•Mix and pour fuel outdoors.
•Keep away from sparks or flames.
•Use a container approved for fuel.
•Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or the unit or while using the unit.
•Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all fuel spills before starting engine.
•Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from fueling site before starting engine.
•Stop engine and allow it to cool be- fore removing fuel cap.
•Remove fuel cap slowly.
CUTTING SAFETY
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cut before each use. Remove objects (recks, broken glass, nails, wire, string, etc.) which can be thrown or become entangled in the blade or trimmer line.
•Keep others including children, ani- mals, bystanders, and helpers at least 50 feet (15 meters) away. Stop the engine immediately if you are ap- proached.
•Always keep engine on the right- hand side of your body.
•Hold the unit firmly with both hands.
•Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach.
•Keep blade/trimmer head below waist level.
•Do not raise powerhead engine above your waist.
•Keep all parts of your body away from spinning blade/line and muffler.
•Cut from your left to your right. CUt- ting on right side of shield will throw debris away from the operator.
•Use only in daylight or good artificial Eight.
•Use only for jobs explained in this manual.
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
•Stop the powerhead engine before carrying unit.
•Keep muffler away from your body.
•Allow engine to cool and secure unit
before storing or transporting it in a vehicle.
•Empty the fuel tank before storing or transporting the unit. Use up fuel left in the carburetor by starting the en- gine and letting it run until it stops.
•Store unit and fuel in an area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
•Store unit so the blade or line limiter
blade on shield cannot accidentally cause injury.
•Store unit indoors, out of reach of children.
SPECIAL NOTICE: Exposure to vibra- tions through prolonged use of gaso- line powered hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of people prone to circulation disorders or abnor-
mal swellings. Prolonged use in cold weather has been linked to blood ves-
sel damage in otherwise healthy people. If symptoms occur such as numbness, pain, loss of strength,