Craftsman CMESTE920 Instruction Manual page 4

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Important Safety Warnings

WARNING:
gardening appliances, basic safety precautions should
always be followed to reduce risk of fire, electric shock,
and personal injury, including the following.

WARNING:
guard must be attached during use. Operating
this trimmer without the guard will violate the
product warranty.

CAUTION:
only 0.065" (1.65 mm) diameter round line. Other
diameters or shapes may degrade performance or
cause damage to the trimmer.
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• ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION – Wear safety
spectacles or goggles at all times when plugged in. These
items are available for purchase.
• GUARD - Do not use this appliance without the
guard attached.
• DRESS PROPERLY – Do not wear loose clothing or
jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts. Gloves and
substantial rubber soled footwear are recommended
when working outdoors. Don't operate the appliance
when barefoot or wearing open sandals. Wear heavy long
pants to protect your legs. Wear protective hair covering
to contain long hair.
• NYLON LINE – Keep face, hands and feet clear of rotating
nylon line at all times.
THE ROTATING LINE PERFORMS A CUTTING
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FUNCTION – Use care when trimming around screens
and desirable plantings.
• DO NOT USE materials not recommended, such as metal
wire, rope, and the like.
• KEEP ALL BYSTANDERS AWAY – at a safe distance from
work area, especially children.
MAKE SURE that other persons and pets are at least 100
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feet (30 m) away.
• TO REDUCE THE RISK of rebound (ricochet) injury, work
going away from any nearby solid object such as wall,
steps, large stone, tree, etc. Use great care when working
close to solid objects and where necessary, do trimming
by hand.
• AVOID ACCIDENTALLY STARTING – Don't carry
plugged-in trimmer with finger on trigger.
• USE THE RIGHT appliance – Do not use this appliance for
any job except that for which it is intended.
• DON'T OVERREACH – Keep proper footing and balance
at all times.
Don't Force Appliance – It will do the job better and
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with less likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for which
it was designed
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When using electric
Do not remove guard. The
When replacing the line, use
• DAMAGE TO UNIT – If you strike or become entangled
with a foreign object, stop appliance immediately, unplug,
check for damage and have any damage repaired before
further operation is attempted. Do not operate with a
broken hub or spool.
• DAMAGE TO Cord – Keep power cord away from rotating
line. If you damage the cord, unplug it from the power
supply before moving the tool or examining the damage. A
damaged cord must be replaced before further use.
• SECURE EXTENSION CORD using the cord retainer shown
in in this manual.
DISCONNECT TRIMMER – when not in use, when
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replacing line, or prior to cleaning.
• AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
– Do not use electric appliances in damp or wet locations.
Follow all instructions in this Instruction Manual for proper
operation of your appliance. Don't use the appliance in
the rain.
• DO NOT OPERATE portable electric appliances in
gaseous or explosive atmospheres. Motors in these
appliances normally spark, and the sparks might
ignite fumes.
• STORE IDLE applianceS INDOORS – When not in use,
appliances should be stored indoors in a dry, locked-up
place out of reach of children.
• STAY ALERT – Do not operate this unit when you
are tired, ill, or under the influence of alcohol, drugs,
or medication.
• MAINTAIN APPLIANCES WITH CARE – Follow
instructions in maintenance section. Keep handles dry,
clean and free from oil and grease.
• Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection
should be provided on the circuit(s) or outlet(s) to be used
for the trimmer. Receptacles are available having built-in
GFCI protection and may be used for this measure of safety.
• 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 otherwise indicated
elsewhere in this manual.
• DO NOT immerse appliance in water or squirt it with a
hose. DO NOT allow any liquid to get inside it.
• DO NOT store the appliance on or adjacent to fertilizers
or chemicals.
DO NOT clean with a pressure washer.
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• Keep guards in place and in working order.
• Keep hands and feet away from cutting area.
• KEEP CHILDREN, BYSTANDERS AND ANIMALS AWAY
from the work area a minimum of 30 feet (10 meters)
when starting or operating the unit.
• INSPECT THE AREA before using the unit. Remove all
debris and hard objects such as rocks, glass, wire, etc.