UNIT / MAINTENANCE SAFETY
_WARNING: Disconnect the
spark plug before performing mainte- nance except carburetor adjustments.
•Look for and replace damaged or loose parts before each use. Look for and repair fuel leaks before use. Keep in good working condition.
•Replace trimmer head parts that are chipped, cracked, broken, or dam-
aged in any other way before using the unit.
•Maintain unit according to recom- mended procedures. Keep cutting line at proper length.
•Use only Craftsman(_ replacement line. Never use wire, rope, string, etc.
•Install required shield properly before using the unit. Use only specified trim- mer head; make sure it is properly installed and securely fastened.
•Make sure unit is assembled cor- rectly as shown in this manual.
•Make carburetor adjustments with lower end supported to prevent line from contacting any object.
•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.
•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 start- ing engine. Stop engine and allow it to cool before removing fuel cap.
•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 area where fuel
vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
•Always store gasoline in a container
approved for flammable liquids.
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
•Stop the unit before carrying.
•Allow engine to cool before storing or transporting in 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 area where
fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
•Store unit so line limiter blade can-
not accidentally cause injury. The unit can be hung by the shaft.
•Store unit out of reach of children.
This unit is not equipped with an anti- vibration system and is intended for occasional use only.
SAFETY 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 ab-
normal swellings. Prolonged use in cold weather has been linked to blood
vessel damage in otherwise healthy people. If symptoms occur such as numbness, pain, loss of strength, change in skin color or texture, or loss of feeling in the fingers, hands, or
joints, discontinue the use of this tool and seek medical attention. An anti-
vibration system does not guarantee the avoidance of these problems. Us- ers who operate power tools on a con- tinual and regular basis must monitor
closely their physical condition and the condition of this tool.
SPECIAL NOTICE: This unit is
equipped with a temperature limiting muffler and spark arresting screen
which meets the requirements of Cali- fornia Codes 4442 and 4443. All U.S.
forest land and the states of California, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey, Oregon, and Washington require by law that many internal combustion en- gines be equipped with a spark arrest- ing screen. If you operate in a locale where such regulations exist, you are legally responsible for maintaining the
operating condition of these parts. Failure to do so is a violation of the
law. For normal homeowner use, the muffler and spark arresting screen will not require any service. After 50 hours of use, we recommend that your muf- fler be serviced or replaced by a Sears Service Center.
