Craftsman C935.51850, 900.74547 manual General Safety Warnings and Instructions for ALL Tools

GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR

ALL TOOLS

•ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION –

Wear safety spectacles or goggles at all times when this tool is plugged in.

•GUARD – Do not use this tool without guard attached.

•DRESS PROPERLY – Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts. Rubber gloves and substantial rubber soled footwear are recommended when working outdoors. Don’t operate the tool when barefoot or wearing open sandals. Wear long pants to protect your legs. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.

•NYLON LINE – Keep face, hands and feet clear of rotating nylon line at all times.

•THE ROTATING LINE PERFORMS A CUTTING FUNCTION – Use care when trimming around screens and desirable plantings.

•KEEP ALL BYSTANDERS AWAY – at a safe distance from work area, especially children.

•IMPORTANT WARNING – When being used as an Edger, stones, pieces of metal and other objects can be thrown out at high speed by the line. The tool and guard are designed to reduce the danger. However, the following special precautions should be taken:

•MAKE SURE that other persons and pets are at least 100 feet (30m) away.

•TO REDUCE THE RISK of rebound (ricochet) injury, work going away from any nearby solid object such as wall, steps, large stone, tree, etc. Use great care when working close to solid objects and where necessary, do edging or trimming by hand.

•AVOID ACCIDENTALLY STARTING –

Don’t carry plugged-in tool with finger on trigger.

•DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL – at a rate faster than the rate at which it is able to cut effectively.

•USE THE RIGHT TOOL – Do not use this tool for any job except that for which it is intended.

•DON’T OVERREACH – Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

•DON’T ABUSE CORD – Don’t yank cord from power supply. Keep cord from heat, oil, and sharp edges.

•DAMAGE TO UNIT – If you strike or

become entangled with a foreign object, stop tool immediately, unplug, check for damage and have any damage repaired before further operation is attempted.

Do not operate with a broken hub or spool.

•DAMAGE TO CORD – Keep power cord away from rotating line. If you damage the cord, unplug it from the power supply before moving the tool or examining the damage. A damaged cord must be replaced before further use.

•DISCONNECT TOOL – when not in use, when replacing line, or prior to cleaning.

•AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS – Do not use electric tools in damp or wet locations. Follow all instructions in this Instruction Manual for proper operation of your tool. Don’t use the tool in the rain.

•DO NOT OPERATE portable electric tools in gaseous or explosive atmospheres. Motors in these tools normally spark, and the sparks might ignite fumes.

•STORE IDLE TOOLS INDOORS –

When not in use, tools should be stored indoors in a dry, locked-up place out of reach of children.

•GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER (GFCI) protection should be provided on the circuits or outlets to be used for the gardening appliance. Receptacles are available having built in GFCI protection and may be used for this measure of protection.

•SECURE EXTENSION CORD using the cord retainer shown in Figure 7.

•STAY ALERT – Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate tool when you are tired.

•MAINTAIN APPLIANCES WITH CARE

– Follow instructions in maintenance section. Inspect extension cords periodically and replace if damaged. Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease.

•CHECK DAMAGED PARTS – Before further use of the appliance, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment

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