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_WARNING: | Do not use trimmer |
head as a fastening device for the blade.
,_WARNING: The blade continues
to spin after the throttle is released or, engine is turned off. The coasting blade
can throw objects or seriously cut if ac- cidentally touched. Stop the blade by contacting the right hand side of the coasting blade with material already cut.
Stop coasting
blade by contact with cut material.
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OPERATOR SAFETY
•Dress properly. Always wear safety glasses or similar eye protection when operating, or performing maintenance on your unit. (Safety glasses are available.) Eye protection should be marked Z87.
•Always wear face or dust mask if op- eration is dusty.
•Always wear hea W, long pants, long sleeves, boots, and gloves. Wearing safety leg guards is recommended.
•Always wear foot protection. Do not go barefoot or wear sandals.
•Secure hair above shoulder length. Secure or remove loose clothing and jewelry or clothing with loosely hang- ing ties, straps, tassels, etc. They can be caught in moving parts.
•Being fully covered also helps protect you from debris and pieces of toxic plants thrown by spinning line/blade.
•Stay Alert. Do not operate unit when you are tired, ill, upset or under influ- ence of alcohol, drugs, or medication. Watch what you are doing; use com- mon sense.
•Wear hearing protection.
•Never start or run the engine inside
a closed room or building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill.
•Keep handles free of oil and fuel.
•Always use the handlebar and a properly adjusted shoulder strap
with a blade (see ASSEMBLY).
UNIT/MAINTENANCE SAFETY
A0&WARNING: Stop unit and dis- connect the spark plug before per- forming maintenance (except carbure- tor adjustments).
•Look for and replace damaged or loose parts before each use. Look for and repair fuel leaks before use. Keep unit in good working condition.
•Throw away blades that are bent, warped, cracked, broken, or dam- aged in any other way. Replace trim- mer head parts that are cracked, chipped, broken, or damaged in any other way before using the unit.
•Maintain unit according to recom- mended procedures. Keep blade sharp. Keep cutting line at the prop- er length.
•Use only Craftsman _'R'brand replace- ment line. Never use wire, rope, string, etc.
•Install required shield properly before using the unit. Use the metal shield
for all metal blade use. Use the plastic shield for all line trimmer use.
•Use only specified blade or trimmer head; make sure it is properly in- stalled and securely fastened.
