Safety Symbols; Damage Prevention And Information Messages - Craftsman No. 172.796570 Operator's Manual

12 amp electric lawn edger
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Warranty............................................................................................Page
Safety Symbols...................................................................................Page
Safety Instructions................................................................................Pages 4 - 9
Unpacking........................................................................................Page 10
Description.........................................................................................Pages 11 - 12
Assembly and Adjustments..................................................................Pages 13 - 16
Operation..............................................................................................Pages 17 - 22
Maintenance.........................................................................................Pages 23 - 24
Parts List.............................................................................................Pages 25 - 27
CRAFTSMAN LIMITED WARRANTY
FOR TWO YEARS from the date of sale, this product is warranted against
defects in material or workmanship.
WITH PROOF OF SALE, a defective product will be replaced free of charge.
For warranty details to obtain free replacement, visit the web page:
www.craftsman.com / warranty
This warranty does not cover the blade, which is an expendable part
that can wear out from normal use within the warranty period.
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
WARNING:
Some dust created by using lawn and garden power tools
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contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS!
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SAFETY SYMBOLS

The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The
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safety symbols, and the explanations with them, deserve your careful attention and
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understanding. The symbol warnings DO NOT by themselves eliminate any danger.
The instructions and warnings they give are no substitutes for proper accident
prevention measures.
WARNING:
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BE SURE to read and understand all safety instructions in this
manual, including all safety alert symbols such as "DANGER", "WARNING"
and "CAUTION", BEFORE using this tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed
below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
SYMBOL MEANING
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SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL:
CAUTION. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.
Failure to obey this safety warning WILL result in death or
DANGER
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serious injury to yourself or to others. Always follow the
safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock
and personal injury.
Failure to obey this safety warning CAN result in death or
WARNING
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serious injury to yourself or to others. Always follow the
safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock
and personal injury.
Failure to obey this safety warning MAY result in personal
CAUTION
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injury to yourself or others or property damage. Always
follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock and personal injury.

DAMAGE PREVENTION AND INFORMATION MESSAGES

These inform user of important information and/or instructions that could lead to
equipment or other property damage if not followed. Each message is preceded by the word
"NOTE:" as in the example below:
NOTE: Equipment and/or property damage may result if these instructions
are not followed.
WARNING:
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foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can
result in severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool
operation, ALWAYS wear safety goggles or safety glasses
with side shields and a full-face shield when needed. We
recommend a Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over
eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields,
available at Sears Stores or other Craftsman Outlets.
Indicates DANGER, WARNING, OR
The operation of any edger can result in
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