Craftsman 98020 Operator's Manual page 2

fOr fOur yearS from the date of sale, this product is warranted against defects
in material or workmanship.
fOr tWO yearS from the sale date, a supplied battery pack or charger is
warranted against material or workmanship defects.
With prOOf Of Sale, a defective product will be replaced free of charge.
for warranty coverage details to obtain free replacement, visit the web page:
www.craftsman.com/warranty
this warranty does not cover the cutting line, which is an expendable part that can
wear out from normal use within the warranty period.
this warranty is void if this product is ever used while providing commercial
services or if rented to another person.
this warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state.
Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
SyMbOl Signal Meaning
Safety alert SyMbOl:
May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.
Danger:
Indicates hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Warning:
serious injury.
cautiOn:
Indicates a haz ard ous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or
mod er ate injury or property damage.
iMpOrtant Safety WarningS & inStructiOnS
Warning:
pRecaUTiONs shOUlD alWays be FOllOWeD TO ReDUce Risk OF FiRe, elecTRic
shOck, aND peRsONal iNjURy, iNclUDiNg The FOllOWiNg.
• alWayS Wear eye prOtectiOn – Wear safety spectacles or goggles at all times when
battery is installed.
• 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 tool 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 functiOn – Use care when trimming around
screens and desirable plantings.
• Keep all byStanDerS aWay – at a safe distance from work area, especially children.
• MaKe Sure that other persons and pets are at least 100 feet (30m) 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 with finger on trigger when battery is installed.
• uSe the right tOOl – Do not use this tool for any job except that for which it is intended.
• DOn't OVerreach – keep proper footing and balance at all times.
craftSMan liMiteD Warranty
Indicates hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or
WheN UsiNg elecTRic gaRDeNiNg appliaNces, basic saFeTy
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Danger, Warning, Or cautiOn.
Indicates
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