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• Secure hair a bove shoulder
length.
Secure orremove loose c lothing and
jewelry orclothing with loosely hang-
ing ties, straps, tassels, etc. T hey c an
becaught inmoving parts.
• Being f ully c overed also helps protect
you from debris and pieces oftoxic
plants thrown byspinning
line/blade.
• Stay A lert. Do not o perate unit w hen
you are tired, ill, u pset orunder influ-
ence o falcohol, drugs, ormedication.
Watch what you are doing; use com-
mon sense.
• Wear hearing protection.
• Never start orrun theengine inside
aclosed r oom orbuilding. Breathing
exhaust fumes can kill.
• Keep h andles free ofoiland fuel.
• Always use thehandlebar
and a
properly adjusted shoulder strap
with ablade ( see ASSEMBLY).
UNIT/MAINTENANCE
SAFETY
_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 damaged
in any other way. Replace trimmer
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 proper
length.
• Use only Craftsman 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.
• Never start engine with clutch shroud
removed. The clutch can fly off and
cause serious injury.
• Be sure blade or trimmer head stops
turning when engine idles.
• Make carburetor adjustments with the
lower end supported to prevent blade
or trimmer line from contacting any
object. Hold unit by hand; do not use
the shoulder strap for support.
• 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 performed by
your Sears Service Center.
FUEL SAFETY
• Mix and pour fuel outdoors.
• Keep away from sparks or flames.
• Do not smoke or allow smoking near
fuel or the unit or while using the unit.
• Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all
fuel spills before starting engine.
• Move at least 10 feet (3 meters)
away from fueling site before start-
ing engine.
• Stop engine and allow it to cool be-
fore removing fuel cap.
• Empty the fuel tank before storing or
transporting the unit. Use up fuel left
in the carburetor by starting the en-
gine 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.
• Always store gasoline in a container
approved for flammable liquids.
CUTTING SAFETY
WARNING:
Inspect the area to
be cut before each use. Remove ob-
jects (rocks, broken glass, nails, wire,
string, etc.) which can be thrown or be-
come entangled in the blade or trimmer
head.
• Keep others including children, ani-
mals, bystanders,
and helpers at least
50 feet (15 meters) away. Stop engine
immediately
if you are approached.
• Always keep engine on the right-
hand side of your body.
• Hold the unit firmly with both hands.
• Keep firm footing and balance.
Do
not overreach.
• Keep blade or trimmer head below
waist level. Do not raise engine
above your waist.
• Keep all parts of your body away
from blade, trimmer head, and muf-
fler when engine is running. A hot
muffler can cause serious burns.
• Cut from your left to your right.
Cutting on right side of the shield will
throw debris away from the operator.
• Use only in daylight or good artificial
light.
• Use only for jobs explained in this
manual.
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