Craftsman 536.773520 Operating Instructions Manual page 4

SAFETY RULES
slopes require extra caution. If you feel uneasy
on a slope, do not trim it,
Do trim across the face of slopes; never up and
down. Do not trim excessively steep slopes
(ma.%lmum 15 degrees) or areas where the
ground is very rough. See the "Guide" in the
back of this manual to check a slope. Exercise
extreme caution when changing direction on
slopes.
Do remove objects such as rocks, tree limbs,
etc.
Do watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Tall grass
can hide obstacles.
Do not trim near drop-offs, ditches, or embank-
ments. The operator could lose footing or bal-
ance,
Do not trim excessively steep slopes.
Do not trim on wet grass. Reduced footing
could cause slipping,
IlL Children
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not
alert to the presence of children. Children are
often attracted to the trimmer and the trimming
activity. Never assume that children will remain
where you last saw them,
1. Keep children out of the trimming area and
under the watchful care of a responsible
adult.
2. Be alert and turn trimmer off if children en-
ter the area.
3. Before and while moving backwards, look
behind and down for small children.
4. Nev_ allow children to operate the trim-
mer.
5. Use extra care when approaching blind
corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that
may obscure vision.
6. On electric start models, remove the igni-
tion key to prevent accidental starting when
the trimmer is not is use.
IV. Service
1.
Use extra care in hand$inggaso$ineand
other fuels: They are flammable and va-
porsare explosive.
a. Use onlyan approvedcontainer.
b. Never remove gas cap or add fuel with
the engine running. Allow engine to
cool before refueling.Do not smoke.
c. Never refuelthe machine indoors,
d. Never store the machine or fuel con-
tainer inside where there is an open
flame, such as a water heater,
2. Never run an engine indoors or inside a
closed area.
3. 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
(remove the ignition key if equipped with an
electric start), Always wear eye protection
when you make adjustments or repairs.
4. Check the trimmer head and engine
mounting bolts at frequent intervals for
proper tightness.
5. Keep all nuts and bolts tight and keep
equipment in good condition. Check
mounting hardware on trimmer head every
time you change trimmer line and prior to
each use.
6. Never tamper with safety devices. Check
their proper operation regularly.
7. When servicing or repairing the trimmer, do
not tip the machine over or up unless spe-
cifically instructed to do so in this Manual.
Service and repair procedures can be done
with the trimmer in an upright position.
Some procedures will be easier if the ma-
chine is lifted on a raised platform or work-
ing surface.
8. To reduce fire hazard, keep trimmer free of
grass, leaves, or other debris build-up.
Clean up oil or fuel spillage. Allow trimmer
to cool before storing.
9. Stop and inspect the equipment if you
strike an object. Repair, if necessary, be-
fore restarting.
10. Always disconnect spark plug wire before
cleaning, repairing, or adjusting.
11. Do not change the engine governor setting
or over-speed the engine,
12. Clean and replace safety and instruction
decals as necessary.
13. To guard against engine over-heating, al-
ways hav_ engine debris lister mounted
and clean.
14, Inspect trimmer before storage.
15, Use only original equipment or authorized
replacement parts.
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