Important Safety Instructions; Additional Safety Warnings - Craftsman CMCST900D1 Instruction Manual

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20V Max* String Trimmer/Edger
CMCST900

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS


WARNING:
• Before any use, be sure everyone using this unit
reads and understands all safety instructions and
other information contained in this manual.
• Save these instructions and review frequently.

WARNING:
gardening appliances, basic safety precautions should
always be followed to reduce risk of fire, electric shock,
and personal injury, including the following.
1 . Avoid Dangerous Environment – Don't use appliances
in damp or wet locations.
2 . Don't Use In Rain.
3 . Keep Children Away – All visitors should be kept at a
distance from work area.
4 . Dress Properly – Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry.
They can be caught in moving parts. Use of rubber gloves
and substantial footwear is recommended when working
outdoors. Wear protective hair covering to contain
long hair.
5 . Use Safety Glasses – Always use face or dust mask if
operation is dusty.
6 . Use Right Appliance – Do not use appliance for any job
except that for which it is intended.
7 . Don't grasp the exposed cutting blades or cutting
edges when picking up or holding the appliance.
8 . Don't Force Appliance – It will do the job better and
with less likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for which
it was designed.
9 . Don't Overreach – Keep proper footing and balance at
all times.
10 . Stay Alert – Watch what you are doing. Use common
sense. Do not operate appliance when you are tired.
11 . Disconnect Appliance – Remove the battery when not in
use, before servicing, when changing accessories such as
blades, and the like.
12 . Store Idle Appliances Indoors – When not in use,
appliances should be stored indoors in dry, and high or
locked-up place – out of reach of children.
13 . Maintain Appliance With Care – Keep cutting edge
sharp and clean for best performance and to reduce
the risk of injury. Follow instructions for lubricating and
changing accessories. Inspect appliance power source
periodically, and if damaged, have it repaired by an
authorized service facility. Keep handles dry, clean, and
free from oil and grease.
14 . 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
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To reduce risk of injury:
When using electric
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 indicated elsewhere in
this manual.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Additional Safety Warnings


WARNING:
rebound (ricochet) injury, work going away from
any nearby solid object such as wall, steps, large
stone, tree, etc.
GUARD – Do not use this appliance without
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guard attached.
DRESS PROPERLY – Do not wear loose clothing or
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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.
KEEP FACE, HANDS AND FEET CLEAR OF ROTATING
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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
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from work area, especially children. MAKE SURE that other
persons and pets are at least 100' (30 m) away.
WHEN BEING USED AS AN EDGER – stones, pieces of
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metal and other objects can be thrown out at high speed
by the line. The appliance and guard are designed to
reduce the danger. 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
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and where necessary, do trimming by hand.
AVOID ACCIDENTALLY STARTING – Don't carry with
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finger on trigger when battery is installed.
DAMAGE TO UNIT – If you strike or become entangled
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with a foreign object, stop appliance immediately, remove
battery, check for damage and have any damage repaired
before further operation is attempted. Do not operate with
a broken hub or spool.
DO NOT OPERATE portable electric appliances in
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gaseous or explosive atmospheres. Motors in these
appliances normally spark, and the sparks might
ignite fumes.
To reduce the risk of