Craftsman 74822 manual Important Warnings and Safety Instructions, Operator Safety

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TWO YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON SEARS CRAFTSMAN ELECTRIC BLOWER

When used and maintained according to the operator's manual, if this product fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within two years from the date of pur- chase, return it to any Sears store or other Craftsman outlet in the United States for free replacement.

This warranty applies for only 30 days from purchase date if this product is used for commercial or rental purposes.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

IMPORTANT WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

AWARNING:

When using electric gardening appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and serious injury. The warnings and safety instructions in this manual must be followed to reduce the risk of fire, elec- tric shock, or injury, and to provide reasonable safety and efficiency in using this unit. The operator is responsible for following the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the unit. Read the entire operator's manual before assembling and using the unit! Restrict the use of this unit to persons who read, understand, and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the unit. Never allow children to use this unit. Do not allow the unit to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used near children. Always disconnect unit from power source before servicing, cleaning, performing maintenance, or storing. Nonconforming replacement compo- nents or the removal of safety devices may cause damage to the unit and possible injury to the operator or bystanders. Use only accessories and replacement parts as recommended. Use only for jobs explained in this manual.

OPERATOR SAFETY

•Always wear safety glasses or similar eye protection when operating, servic- ing, or performing maintenance on your unit. Wearing eye protection can help to prevent rocks or debris from

being blown or ricocheting into eyes and face which can result in blindness

or serious injury.

•Dress safely in long pants. Do not go

barefoot or wear short pants or san- dals.

•Do not operate the unit when you are tired, ill, upset, or if you are under the

influence of alcohol, drugs, or medica- tion.

•Secure hair so it is above shoulder length. Keep loose hair, loose cloth-

•Always wear a respirator or face mask

when working with the unit in dusty environments.

ing, fingers, and all other parts of the body away from openings and mov- ing parts. Hair, jewelry, loose cloth- ing, or clothing with loosely hanging straps, ties, tassels, etc., can be caught in moving parts.