Slope Operation; Children; Service - Craftsman 917.773753 Owner's Manual

Neveruse blades,wire, or flailing de-
vices.This unit is designedfor line trim-
mer use only.Use of other accessories
or attachmentswill increasethe risk of
injury.
Stop the rotatingtrimmer head when
crossing graveldrives,walks, or roads.
Waitfor the cutting lines to stop rotating.
Stop the engine (motor) wheneveryou
leave the equipmentand allow it to cool,
beforecleaning,repairing or inspecting
the unit. Be sure the trimmer head and
all moving parts havestopped.
Operateonly in daylightor good artificial
light.
Do not operatethe machinewhile under
the influenceof alcoholor drugs.
Neveroperate machinein wet grass. Al-
ways be sure of your footing: keepa firm
hold on the handleand walk; neverrun.
If the equipmentshouldstart to vibrate
abnormally,stop the engine (motor)and
check immediatelyfor the cause. Vibra-
tion is generallya warningof trouble.
Alwayswearsafety gogglesor safety
glasseswith side shields when oper-
ating machine.
II.SLOPE
OPERATION
Slopes are a major factor related to slip
and fall accidents which can result in
severe injury. All slopes require extra cau-
tion. If you feel uneasy on a slope, do not
trim it.
DO:
Trim across the face of slopes: never up
and down. Exercise extreme caution
when changing direction on slopes.
Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree
limbs, etc.
Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Tall
grass can hide obstacles.
O0 NOT:
Do not trim near drop-offs, ditches or
embankments. The operator could lose
footing or balance.
Do not trim excessively steep slopes.
Do not trim on wet grass. Reduced foot-
ing could cause slipping.
HL CHILDREN
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator
is not alert to the presence of children.
Children are often attracted to the machine
and the trimming activity. Never assume
that children will remain where you last
saw them.
Keep children out of the trimming area
and under the watchful care of another
responsible adult.
Be alert and turn machine off if children
enter the area.
Before and while moving backwards,
look behind & down for small children.
Never allow children to operate the
machine.
Use extra care when approaching blind
corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects
that may obscure vision.
mV, SERVmCE
Use extra care in handling gasoline and
other fuels. They are flammable and
vapors are explosive.
Use only an approved container.
Never remove gas cap or add fuel
with the engine running. Allow
engine to cool before refueling.
Don't smoke.
Never refuel the machine indoors.
Never store the machine or fuel
container inside where there is an
open flame, such as a water heater.
Move away from fueling site before
starting engine.
Never run trimmer inside a closed area.
Never make adjustments or repairs with
the engine (motor) running. Disconnect
the spark plug wire, and keep the wire
away from the plug to prevent accidental
starting.
Keep nuts and bolts, especially trimmer
head and engine bolts, tight and keep
equipment in good condition.
Never tamper with safety devices.
Check their proper operation regularly.
Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or
other debris buildup. Clean oil or fuel
spillage. Allow machine to cool before
cleaning or storing.
Stop and inspect the equipment if you
strike an object. Repair, if necessary,
before restarting.
Do not change the engine governor set-
ting or overspeed the engine.
Clean and replace safety and instruction
decals as necessary.