Operation; Maintenance And Storage - Craftsman 77246 - 158cc 4 Cycle Gas Edger 49 State Operator's Manual

• Extinguishall cigarettes,cigars,pipesand other sourcesof
ignition.
• Neverfuel machineindoorsbecauseflammablevapors will
accumulate in the area.
• Neverremovegas capor add fuel whileengineis hotor running.
Allowengineto coolat leasttwo minutesbeforerefueling.
• Neveroverfill fueltank. Fill tankto no morethan1/2 inchbelow
bottomof filler neck to providefor fuelexpansion.
• Replacegasolinecapand tighten securely.
• If gasolineis spilled,wipe it off theengineand equipment.Move
machineto anotherarea.Wait5 minutesbeforestarting engine.
• Neverstorethe machineor fuel containernear an open flame,
sparkor pilotlight as on a waterheater,spaceheater, furnace,
clothesdryeror othergas appliances.
• To reducefire hazard,keeplawnedger freeof grass,leaves,or
otherdebrisbuild-up.Cleanup oil or fuel spillageand removeany
fuel soakeddebris.
• Allowa lawnedgerto cool at leastfive (5) minutesbeforestoring
OPERATION
• Do not puthandsor feet near rotatingparts.Contactwith the
rotatingbladecan amputatehandsand feet.
The bladecontrolhandleis a safetydevice.Neverbypassits
operation.Doingso, makesthe machineunsafeand maycause
personalinjury.
Neveroperatewithoutbladeguard,debrisshieldand blade
controlhandlein placeand working.
Neveroperatewith damagedsafetydevices.Failureto do so, can
result in personalinjury.
Neverrun an engine indoorsor in a poorlyventilatedarea. Engine
exhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,an odorlessand deadlygas.
Do notoperatemachinewhileunder the influenceof alcoholor
drugs.
Mufflerand engine becomehotand can causea burn.Do not
touch.
Neveroperatethis machinewithoutgood visibilityor light.Always
be sureof yourfootingand keepa firm hold on the handles.Walk,
neverrun.
Do notoperatethis machineif it has beendroppedor damaged.
Returnmachineto your nearestauthorizedservicingdealerfor
examination and repair.
Do notoperatethis machinewith a damagedor excessivelyworn
cuttingblade.
Neverattemptto clearmaterialfrom the bladeguard whilethe
engineis running.Shut theengineoff, disconnectthe spark
plug wireand groundagainstthe engineto preventunintended
starting.
Do notoverloadmachinecapacitybyattemptingto edge at too
fastof a rate.
Stayalert for unevensidewalks,terrainetc.Alwayspush slowly
overrough surfaces.Donot usethis machineon gravelsurfaces.
Do notoperatemachinein rain or wet soil conditions.
• Alwaysoperatemachinefrom behindthe handlesand position
yourselfwherethe direct lineof sight to cuttingbladeis blocked
by guards.
• Alwaysstopenginewhenedging or trimmingis delayedor when
transportingmachinefrom one locationto another.
• Neverleavea runningmachineunattended.Stop theengine,
disconnectsparkplug wireand groundagainstthe engineto
preventunintendedstarting.
• Only useparts and accessoriesmadefor this machineby the
manufacturer. F ailureto do so, can resultin personalinjury.
• If situationsoccur whichare notcoveredin this manual,use care
and good judgment.ContactCustomerSupportfor assistanceor
the nameof your nearestservicedealer.
CHILDREN
Tragicaccidentscan occur if the operatoris not alertto the presence
of children.Childrenare often attractedto powerequipmentsuch as
lawnedgers.They do notunderstandthe dangers.Neverassumethat
childrenwill remainwhereyou last saw them.
Keepchildrenout of theedging area and underwatchfulcare of a
responsible adultotherthan theoperator.
Be alertand turn lawnedgeroff if a child entersthe area.
• Beforeand whilemovingbackwards,look behindand down for
small children.
Useextremecare whenapproachingblindcorners,doorways,
shrubs,trees,or otherobjectsthat mayobscureyourvision of a
child whomay run intothe lawnedger.
Keepchildrenawayfrom hot or runningengines.They can suffer
burnsfrom a hot muffler.
Neverallowchildrenunder 14yearsof age to operatethis
machine.Children14and overshouldreadand understand the
instructionsand safeoperationpracticesin this manualand on
the machineand be trainedand supervisedby an adult.
MAINTENANCE & STORAGE
• Neverrun an engineindoorsor in a poorlyventilatedarea.Engine
exhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,an odorlessand deadlygas.
Beforecleaning,repairing,or inspecting,makecertainthe
blade and all movingparts havestopped.Disconnectthe spark
plug wireand groundagainstthe engineto preventunintended
starting.
Checkthe bladeand engine mountingboltsat frequentintervals
for propertightness.Also,visuallyinspectbladefor damage(e.g.,
bent, cracked,worn) Replacebladewith the originalequipment
rnanufacture's (O.E.M.)bladeonly,listed in this manual."Useof
parts which do not meetthe originalequipmentspecificationsmay
lead to improperperformanceand compromisesafety!"
Lawnedger bladesare sharpand can cut. Wrapthe bladeor
weargloves,and useextra cautionwhenservicingthem.
Keepall nuts, bolts,and screwstight to be surethe equipmentis
in safe workingcondition.
Nevertamperwith safetydevices.Checktheir properoperation
regularly.
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