Craftsman 315.CR2000 Operator's Manual page 3

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WARNING!
When using electric gardening ap-
pliances, basic safety precautions should always
be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock and personal injury.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
[] For safe operation, read and understand all instructions
before using this product. Follow all safety instructions.
Failure to follow all safety instructions listed below, can
result in serious personal injury.
[] Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use
this unit.
[] Check the work area before each use. Remove all
objects such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, or
string which can be thrown or become entangled in the
machine.
[] Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1. Following this rule will reduce
the risk of serious personal injury.
[] Use Safety Glasses - Always wear safety glasses with
side shields. Everyday glasses have only impact resis-
tant lenses. They are NOT safety glasses. Following
this rule will reduce the risk of eye injury.
[] Protect your lungs. Wear a face or dust mask if the op-
eration is dusty. Following this rule will reduce the risk
of serious personal injury.
[] Dress Properly - Use of rubber gloves and substantial
footwear is recommended when working outdoors.
Wear heavy, long pants, long sleeves, boots, and gloves.
Do not wear loose fitting clothing, short pants, sandals,
or go barefoot. Do not wear jewelry of any kind.
[] Secure long hair above shoulder level to prevent en-
tanglement in moving parts.
[] Keep children away - Keep all bystanders, children,
and pets at least 50 ft. away.
[] Stay alert - Do not operate this unit when you are tired,
ill, or under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medica-
tion.
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Do not operate in poor lighting.
Keep all parts of your body away from any moving part.
Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres,
such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or
dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the
dust or fumes.
[] Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as
pipes, radiators, ranges, and refrigerators. There is an
increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded.
[] Avoid Dangerous Environments - Don't expose appli-
ance or string trimmer to rain or wet conditions. Water
entering an appliance or string trimmer will increase the
risk of electric shock.
[] Use Right Appliance - Do not force tool. Use the
correct tool for your application. The correct tool will
do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is
designed.
[] 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.
[] Do not operate the equipment while barefoot or when
wearing sandals or similar lightweight footwear. Wear
protective footwear that will protect your feet and im-
prove your footing on slippery surfaces.
[] Do Not Overreach - Keep firm footing and balance.
Overreaching can result in loss of balance.
[] Avoid Accidental Starting - Be sure switch trigger is in
the locked or off position before inserting battery pack.
Carrying tools with your finger on the switch trigger or
inserting the battery pack into a tool with the switch on
invites accidents.
[] Do not use tool if switch trigger does not turn it on or
off. Any tool that cannot be controlled with the switch
trigger is dangerous and must be repaired.
[] Disconnect Appliance - Disconnect battery pack from
the appliance before storing, servicing, or changing ac-
cessories such as cutting line. Such preventive safety
measures reduce the risk of starting the tool acciden-
tally.
[] Use only identical manufacturer's replacement parts
and accessories. Use of any other parts may create a
hazard or cause product damage.
[] Maintain appliance with care - Replace string head if
cracked, chipped, or damaged in any way. Be sure the
string head is properly installed and securely fastened.
Failure to do so can cause serious injury. Keep handles
dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
[] Check for Damaged Parts - Before further use of the
tool, any 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 conditions that
may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is
damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by
an authorized service dealer.
[] Make sure all guards, straps, deflectors and handles
are properly and securely attached.
[] Use only the manufacturer's replacement string in the
cutting head. Do not use any other cutting attachment,
for example, metal wire, rope, or the like. To install any
other brand of cutting head to this string trimmer can
result in serious personal injury.
[] Never operate unit without the grass deflector in place
and in good condition.
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