Sears 172.79183 warranty Safety Symbols, Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Warranty……………………………..........................................……………..Page	2
Safety Symbols……………………..........................................……………..Page	3
Safety Instructions……………………..........................................……….....Pages	4 - 9
Unpacking..……………………………...........................………………….....Page	10

Description………………………………..........................................………..Pages 11 - 12

Assembly and Adjustments………………………………..............................Pages 13 - 16

Operation...................………………………..........................................…...Pages 17 - 22

Maintenance..........……………………..........................................………....Pages 23 - 24

Parts List.......……………………..........................................…………….....Pages 25 - 27

CRAFTSMAN TWO YEAR FULL WARRANTY

FOR TWO YEARS from the date of purchase, this product is warranted against any defects in material or workmanship. Defective product will be replaced free of charge.

For warranty coverage details or to obtain free replacement, visit the web site: www.craftsman.com

This warranty does not cover the blade, which is an expendable part that can wear out from normal use within the warranty period.

This warranty is void if this product is ever used while providing commercial services or if rented to another person.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

!WARNING: Some dust created by using lawn and garden power tools contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS!

SAFETY SYMBOLS

The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and the explanations with them, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The symbol warnings DO NOT by themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions and warnings they give are no substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.

!WARNING: BE SURE to read and understand all safety instructions in this manual, including all safety alert symbols such as “DANGER”, “WARNING” and “CAUTION”, BEFORE using this tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.

SYMBOL MEANING

!SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL: Indicates DANGER, WARNING, OR CAUTION. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.

		Failure to obey this safety warning WILL result in death or
!	DANGER
		serious injury to yourself or to others. Always follow the
		safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock
		and personal injury.
		Failure to obey this safety warning CAN result in death or
!	WARNING
		serious injury to yourself or to others. Always follow the
		safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock
		and personal injury.
		Failure to obey this safety warning MAY result in personal
!	CAUTION
		injury to yourself or others or property damage. Always
		follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire,
		electric shock and personal injury.

DAMAGE PREVENTION AND INFORMATION MESSAGES

These inform user of important information and/or instructions that could lead to equipment or other property damage if not followed. Each message is preceded by the word “NOTE:” as in the example below:

NOTE: Equipment and/or property damage may result if these instructions are not followed.

! WARNING: The operation of any edger can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation, ALWAYS wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full-face shield when needed. We recommend a Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields, available at Sears Stores or other Craftsman Outlets.

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