Craftsman 917.77374 owner manual _i, WARNING

_i, WARNING:

Engine

exhaust,

some

•

Do

not pull

machine

backwards

unless

ab-

of

its

constituents,

and

certain

vehicle

solutely

necessary.

Always

look

down

and

components

contain

or

emit

chemicals

behind

beforeandwhile

moving

backwards.

known

to

the

State

of

California

to

•

Do

not

operate

the

machine

without

cause

cancer

and

birth

defects

or

other

proper

guards,

plates

or

other

safety

reproductive

harm.

protective

devices

in

place.

A

CAUTION:

Muffler

and

other

engine

•

See

manufacturer's

instructions

for

proper

operation

and

installation

of

parts

become

extremely

hot

during

accessories.

Only

use

accessories

ap-

operation and remain hot after engine has

proved

by

the

manufacturer.

stopped. To avoid severe burns on contact,

•

Never

use

blades,

wire,

or flailing

devices.

stay away from these areas.

This unit is designed for line trimmer use

only.

Use

of

other

accessories

or attach-

ments will increase the risk of injury.

•

Stop

the

rotating

trimmer

head

when

crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads.

Wait for the cutting lines to stop rotating.

•

Stop

the

engine

(motor)

whenever

you

I.

GENERAL

OPERATION

leave

the

equipment

and

allow it to cool,

before cleaning, repairing or inspecting

•

Read,

understand,

and follow all instruc-

the unit. Be sure the trimmer head and

tions on the machine and in the manual

all moving parts have stopped.

before

starting.

Be

thoroughly

familiar

•

Operate

only

in

daylight

or

good

artificial

with the controls and the proper use of

light.

the

machine

before

starting.

•

Do

not

operate

the

machine

while

under

•

Do

not

put hands or feet near or under

the influence of alcohol or drugs.

rotating

parts.

•

Never

operate

machine

in

wet

grass.

Al-

•

Keep

all parts of your body away from

ways

be

sure

of

your

footing:

keep

a firm

muffler and spinning line. A hot muffler

hold on the handle and walk; never run.

can

cause

serious

burns.

•

If the

equipment

should

start

to

vibrate

•

Only

allow

responsible

individuals,

who

abnormally,

stop the engine (motor) and

are

familiar

with

the

instructions,

to

check

immediately

for

the

cause.

Vibra-

operate

the

machine.

tion is generally a warning of trouble.

•

Stay

away from breakable objects, such

•

Always

wear

safety

goggles

or

safety

as house windows, auto glass, green-

glasses with side shields when oper-

houses,

etc.

ating

machine.

•

Clear

the area of objects such as rocks,

II.

SLOPE

OPERATION

toys, wire, bones, sticks, etc., which

could

be picked

up

and

thrown

by

the

Slopes

are

a major

factor

related

to slip

and

spinning

lines.

fall

accidents

which

can result

in severe

injury.

•

Be

sure

the area

is

clear

of other

people

All

slopes

require

extra

caution.

If you

feel

before

trimming,

particularly

small

chil-

uneasy

on

a

slope,

do

not

trim

it.

dren and pets. Stop machine if anyone

DO:

enters

the

area.

•

Trim

across

the

face

of slopes:

never

up

•

Wear

appropriate

clothing such as a

and

down.

Exercise

extreme

caution

long-sleeved

shirt or

jacket.

Also

wear

when changing direction on slopes.

long trousers or slacks. Do not wear

•

Remove

obstacles

such

as

rocks,

tree

shorts.

limbs,

etc.

•

Do

not

wear loose clothing which could

•

Watch

for

holes,

ruts,

or

bumps.

Tall

get caught in this equipment.

grass

can

hide

obstacles.

•

Do

not

operate the machine when bare-

foot

or wearing

open

sandals.

Always

DO

NOT:

wear

work

gloves

and

sturdy

footwear.

•

Do

not

trim

near

drop-offs,

ditches

or

Leather

work

shoes

or

short

boots

work

embankments.

The

operator

could

lose

well

for

most

people.

These

will

protect

footing

or balance.

the

operator's

ankles

and

shins

from

•

Do

not

trim

excessively

steep

slopes.

small

sticks,

splinters,

and

other

debris,

•

Do

not

trim

on

wet

grass.

Reduced

foot-

and

improve

traction.

3

ing

could

cause

slipping.