General Operation - Craftsman 917.773701 Owner's Manual

The operation ofanytrimmer canresult inforeign o bjects being thrown
intothe eyes, which
c an result in severe eye damage. Always wear
safety glasses or eye shields while operating your trimmer or perform-
ing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety
mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses,
I. GENERAL OPERATION
• Read, understand, and follow all
instructionson the machine and in the
manual before starting. Be thoroughly
familiar with the controls and the proper
use of the machine before starling.
• Do not put hands or feet near or under
rotating parts.
• Keep all parts of your body away from
muffler and spinning line. A hot muffler
can cause serious bums.
• Only allow responsible individuals, who
are familiar with the instructions,to
operate the machine.
• Stay away from breakable objects, such
as house windows, auto glass, green-
houses, etc.
• Clear the area of objects such as recks,
toys, wire, bones, sticks, etc., which
could be picked up end thrown by the
spinning lines.
• Be sure the area is clear of other
people before tdmming, perticulady
small children and pets. Stop machine
if anyone enters the area.
• Wear appropriate clothing such as a
Iong-sleevad shirt or jacket. Also wear
long trousers or slacks. Do not wear
shorts.
• Do not wear loose clothing which could
get caught in this equipment.
• Do not operate the machine when
barefoot or wearing open sandals.
Always wear work gloves and sturdy
footwear. Leather work shoes or short
boots work well for most people. These
will protect the operator's ankles and
shins from small sticks, splinters, and
other debris, and improve traction.
• Do not pull machine backwards unless
absolutely necessary. Always look
down and behind before and while
moving backwards.
• Do not operate the machine without
proper guards, plates or other safety
protective devices in place.
• See manufacturer's instructionsfor
proper operation and installationof
accessories. Only use accessories
approved by the manufacturer.
• Never use blades, wire, or flailing
devices. This unit is designed for line
trimmer use only. Use of other accesso-
ries or attachments will increase the dsk
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
leave the equipment and allow it to
cool, before cleaning, repairing or
inspecting the unit. Be sure the trimmer
head and all moving parts have
stopped.
• Operate only in daylight or good
artificial light.
• Do not operate the machine while
under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Never operate machine in wet grass.
Always be sure of your footing: keep a
firm hold on the handle and walk; never
rua.
• If the equipment should start to vibrate
abnormally, stop the engine (motor)
and check immediately for the cause.
Vibration is generally a waming of
trouble.
• Always wear safety goggles or safety
glasses with side shields when operat-
ing machine.