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OPERATOR SAFETY
•Dress properly. Always wear safety glasses or similar eye protection when operating, or performing main- tenance, on your unit (safety
glasses are available). Eye protec- tion should be marked Z87.
•Always wear face or dust mask if op- eration is dusty.
•Always wear heavy, long pants, long sleeves, boots, and gloves. Wearing safety leg guards is recommended.
•Always wear foot protection. Do not go barefoot or wear sandals. Stay clear of spinning line.
•Secure hair above shoulder length. Secure or remove loose clothing or clothing with loosely hanging ties, straps, tassels, etc. They can be caught in moving parts.
•Being fully covered also helps pro- tect you from debris and pieces of toxic plants thrown by spinning line.
•Stay Alert. Do not operate this unit when you are tired, ill, upset or un- der the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication. Watch what you are doing; use common sense.
•Wear hearing protection.
•Never start or run inside a closed
room or building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill.
•Keep handles free of oil and fuel.
UNIT / MAINTENANCE SAFETY
•Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance except car- buretor 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 usewire, rope, string, etc.
•Install required shield properly before using the unit. Use only specified trimmer 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.
•Use a container approved for fuel.
•Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or the unit.
•Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all fuel spills.
•Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from fueling site before start- ing engine.
•Stop engine and allow to cool before removing fuel cap.
•Always store gasoline in a container approved for flammable liquids.
CUTTING SAFETY
41_WARNING: Inspect the area be-
fore each use. Remove objects (rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, etc.)
which can be thrown by or become entangled in line. Hard objects can damage the trimmer head and be thrown causing serious injury.
•Use only for trimming, scalping, mow- ing and sweeping. Do not use for edg- ing, pruning or hedge trimming.
•Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach.
•Keep all parts of your body away from muffler and spinning line. Keep engine below waist level. A hot muffler can cause serious burns.
•Cut from your left to your right. Cutting on right side of the shield will throw de- bris away from the operator.
•Use only in daylight or good artificial light.
•Use only for jobs explained in this manual.
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
•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 engine 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.
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