•Usetheunitonlyindaylightorgoodartificiallight.
AvoidaccidentalstartingBeinthestartingposition.
wheneverpullingthestarterropeTheoperatorandunit.
mustbeinastablepositionwhilestartingReferto.
Starting/Stopping Instructions.
Use the right tool. Only use this tool for its intended purpose.
Do not overreach. Always keep proper footing and balance.
Always hold the unit with both hands when operating. Keep a firm grip on both handles or grips.
Keep hands, face, and feet at a distance from all moving parts. Do not touch or try to stop the cutting attachment when it rotates.
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.
Stop the unit, switch the engine to off, and disconnect the spark plug for maintenance or repair.
• Useonlyreplacementpartsoraccessoriesrecommendedfor
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.
Store the unit in a dry area, locked up or up high to prevent unauthorized use or damage, 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.
Keep these instructions. Refer to them often and use them to instruct other users. If you loan someone this unit, also loan them these instructions.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY AND 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 | MEANING |
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A' | SAFE_ | ALER T SYMBO L |
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,_,_ | Indicates | danger, warning or caution. May | • | START / RUN | |
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| ON/OFF | STOP CONTROL | |
| be used in conjunctio n with othe r symbels or |
| pictographs, |
11 ! !111 | WARNING ! READ OPERATOR S MANUAL |
Readtheoperators manual(s)andfollowall | |
I_JIF | warnings and safety instructions. Failure to do |
| So can result in serious injury to the operator |
| and!or bystanders, |
| ,, WEAR EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION |
I | WARNING:Thrown objects and loud noise |
ON/OFF STOP CONTROL
OFF or STOP
•KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY
WARNING: Keep all bystanders, especially ohi dren and pets. at least 50 feet (15 m) from the operating area.
•HOTSURFACE WARNING
can cause severe eye injury and hearing loss. Wear eye protection meeting ANSI Z87J
standards and ear protection when operating this unit. Use a full face shield when needed.
Do not touch a hot muffler, gear housing or cylinder. You may get burned. These parts get extremely hot from operation. They remain hot for a short time after the unit is turned off.
UNLADED FUEL | ,, THROWN OBJECTS AND ROTATING |
| CUTTER CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY |
,_Always use c!ean, 