Craftsman Weedwacker 172.74815 Operator's Manual page 5

SAFETY RULES FOR CORDLESS TRIMMERS cont.
23. BEFORE using the trimmer, remove any stones, sticks, debris or objects that could be
entangled in or thrown by the trimmer.
24. NYLON CUTTING LINE Keep face, hands and feet clear of rotating nylon line at all times.
25. THE ROTATING LINE PERFORMS A CUTTING FUNCTION. Use care when trimming around
screens and flowers and other objects that you DO NOT want damaged or cut.
26. KEEP ALL BYSTANDERS AWAY at a safe distance from the work area, especially children.
27. MAKE SURE that other persons and pets are at least 100 feet away.
Z_ iMPORTANT WARNING:
When this tool is being used as a trimmer or edger, stones and other objects can
be thrown out at high speed by the line. The tool and guard are designed to help
reduce the danger. However, the following special precautions should be taken.
TO REDUCE THE RISK of rebound or ricochet injury, always work away from any
solid objects such as walls, steps, large stones, landscape bricks, timbers, trees, etc.
Use extreme care when working close to solid objects and when necessary edge
or trim by hand.
z_ WARNING: Some dust particles created by lawn and garden tools
contain chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive
harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
. Compounds in fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides, and insecticides.
* Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending upon how often you do this
type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals:
. Work in a well-ventilated area
o Work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks
that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
Z_ WARNING: NEVER reach under the trimmer (cutting line area) until
trimmer has completely stopped. The trimmer's cutting line will continue to
rotate for a few seconds after it is switched off.
SAFETY RULES FOR BATTERY CHARGING STAND
,,4k WARNING: READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to
follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and / or
serious personal injury.
NOTE: Before using battery charging stand, read all instructions and cautionary
markings in this manual, on battery charging stand, battery pack, and trimmer
using battery pack, to prevent misuse of the products and possible injury
or damage.
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SAFETY RULES FOR BATTERY CHARGING STAND cont.
Z_ CAUTION: USE ONLY the specifically designated battery charging stand
that was supplied with this trimmer when charging the battery pack. The use of
any other battery charging stand could damage the battery pack, and create a
hazardous condition.
,4k CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the battery
charging stand and battery pack, charge only the specifically designated battery
pack that was included with this trimmer and charging stand. Charging other
types of battery packs may cause them to burst, causing personal
injury and damage.
1. Do not use the battery charging stand outdoors or expose to wet or damp
conditions. Water entering charging stand will increase the risk of electric shock.
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Use of an attachment with this battery charging stand that is not recommended
may result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
Do not abuse the cord on the battery charging stand. Never carry the charging
stand by its power cord. Never pull the power cord to remove the charging stand from
the power outlet. Damage to the cord or charging stand could occur and create an
electric shock hazard. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts.
Replace damaged cords immediately. Damaged cords increase the risk of electric shock.
Make sure cord is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over, come in
contact with sharp edges or moving parts, heat, oil, or otherwise subjected to
damage or stress. This will reduce the risk of accidental falls, which could cause injury,
and damage to the cord which could result in electric shock.
Keep cord and charging stand away from heat to prevent damage to housing or
internal parts.
Do not let gasoline, oils, petroleum-based products, etc. come in contact with
plastic parts. They contain chemicals which can damage, weaken or destroy plastic.
An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use of
improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock, if an extension
cord must be used, make sure: a) That pins on plug of extension cord are the same
number, size and shape as those on the charging stand, b) That extension cord is
properly wired and in good electrical condition, and c) That you use a proper
extension cord.
ONLY use cords listed by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). Other extension cords can
cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in a loss of power and overheating of charging
stand. An AWG (American Wire Gauge) size of at least 14-gauge is recommended for
an extension cord of 25-ft. or less in length. Use 12-gauge for an extension cord of 50-ft.
Extension cordsl00=ft, or longer are not recommended.
INSPECT tool cords for damage. Do not operate charging stand with a damaged
cord, which could cause shorting and electric shock. Have damaged tool cords
repaired at a Sears Service Center.
Do not operate charging stand if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or
other wise damaged in any way. Take it to an authorized serviceman for electrical
check to determine if the charging stand is in good working order.
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