Craftsman 151.74580 Operator's Manual page 4

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
installed and securely fastened. Failure to do
so can cause serious injury. Keep handles
dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
■ Check Damaged Parts - Before further use
of the appliance, a guard or other part that
is damaged should be carefully checked to
determine that it will operate properly and
perform its intended function. Check for
alignment of moving parts, binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any
other condition that may affect its operation.
A guard or other part that is damaged should
be properly repaired or replaced by an
authorized service center unless indicated
elsewhere in this manual.
■ Make sure all guards, straps, safety guards
and handles are properly and securely
attached.
■ Use only the specified replacement line in
the cutting head. Do not use any other cutting
line, for example, metal wire, rope or the like.
■ Do not install any other cutting head to
this trimmer than an identical replacement to
the one with which it is originally equipped.
A different cutting head can result in serious
personal injury.
■ Keep guards in place and in working order.
■ Keep blades sharp.
■ Keep hands and feet away from cutting
area.
■ Don't grasp the exposed cutting blades or
cutting edges when picking up or holding the
appliance.
■ Maintain a firm grip on both handles while
trimming. Keep spool head below waist level.
Never cut with the spool head raised 30 in.
or more above the ground.
■ Store Idle Appliances Indoors - When not
in use, appliances should be stored indoors
in dry, and high or locked-up place - out of
reach of children.
■ Never use blades, flailing devices, wire
or rope. Unit is designed for line trimmer
use only. Use of any other accessories or
attachments will increase the risk of injury.
■ Inspect area to be cut. Remove objects
(rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, string, etc.)
which can be thrown or become entangled in
cutting head.
■ Keep the air vents clean and free of debris
to avoid overheating the motor. Clean after
each use.
■ Stop the unit and disconnect the power
source when not in use. Carry the unit with
the motor stopped.
■ Do not hang unit so that the power switch
is depressed.
■ Battery tools do not have to be plugged into
an electrical outlet; therefore, they are always
in operating condition. Be aware of possible
hazards when not using your battery powered
tool or when changing accessories. Following
this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock,
fire, or serious personal injury.
■ Use only the following model number
battery: 71.98724 (24LB2513)
■ Do not charge battery in rain, or in wet
locations. Following this rule will reduce the
risk of electric shock.
■ Do not use battery powered tool in rain.
■ Remove or disconnect battery before
servicing, cleaning or removing material from
the battery powered tool.
■ Do not dispose of the batteries in a fire.
The cell may explode. Check with local codes
for possible special disposal instructions.
■ Do not open or mutilate the batteries.
Released electrolyte is corrosive and may
cause damage to the eyes or skin. It may be
toxic if swallowed.
■ Do not place battery tools or their batteries
near fire or heat. This will reduce the risk of
explosion and possibly injury.
■ Batteries can explode in the presence of
a source of ignition, such as a pilot light.
To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, never use any cordless product in
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