RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

•Use the unit only in daylight or good artificial light.

•Avoid accidental starting. Be in the starting position whenever pulling the starter rope. The operator and unit must be in a stable position while starting. Refer to 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.

•Use only replacement parts or accessories recommended for 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

 

• SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL

 

• KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY

Indicates danger, warning or caution. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.

WARNING: Keep all bystanders, especially children and pets, at least 50 feet (15 m) from the operating area.

• WARNING - READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL

Read the operator’s manual(s) and follow all warnings and safety instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious injury to the operator and/or bystanders.

•WEAR EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION

WARNING: Thrown objects and loud noise can cause severe eye injury and hearing loss. Wear eye protection meeting ANSI Z87.1 standards and ear protection when operating this unit. Use a full face shield when needed.

•HOT SURFACE WARNING

•CHOKE CONTROL

1.• FULL choke position

2.• PARTIAL choke position

3.• RUN choke position

•THROWN OBJECTS AND ROTATING CUTTER CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY

WARNING: Do not operate without the cutting attachment shield in place. Keep away from the rotating cutting attachment.

•SHARP BLADE

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.

WARNING: Sharp blade on cutting attachment shield. To prevent serious injury, do not touch the line cutting blade.

•UNLEADED FUEL

Always use clean, fresh unleaded fuel

•OIL

Refer to operator’s manual for the proper type of oil.

•ON/OFF STOP CONTROL ON / START / RUN

•ON/OFF STOP CONTROL OFF or STOP

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