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OPERATOR
SAFETY
• Dress properly. Always wear safety
glasses orsimilar
eye protection
when operating,
or performing
main-
tenance, on your unit (safety
glasses are available).
Eye protec-
tion should be marked Z87.
• Always wear face or dust mask if op-
eration is dusty.
• Always wear heavy, long pants, long
sleeves, boots, and gloves.
Wear-
ing safety leg guards is recom-
mended.
• Always wear foot protection.
Do not
go barefoot or wear sandals.
Stay
clear of spinning
line.
• Secure hair above shoulder
length.
Secure or remove
loose clothing or
clothing with loosely hanging ties,
straps, tassels, etc. They can be
caught in moving parts.
• Being fully covered also helps pro-
tect you from debris and pieces of
toxic plants thrown by spinning
line.
• Stay Alert.
Do not operate this unit
when you are tired, ill, upset or un-
der the influence
of alcohol, drugs,
or medication.
Watch what you are
doing; use common sense.
• Wear hearing protection.
• Never start or run inside a closed
room or building.
Breathing exhaust
fumes can kill.
• Keep handles free of oil and fuel.
UNIT / MAINTENANCE
SAFETY
• Disconnect
the spark plug before
performing
maintenance
except car-
buretor adjustments.
• Look for and replace damaged
or
loose parts before each use. Look
for and repair fuel leaks before use.
Keep in good working
condition.
• Replace trimmer head parts that are
chipped,
cracked,
broken, or dam-
aged in any other way before using
the unit.
• Maintain
unit according
to recom-
mended
procedures.
Keep cutting
line at proper length.
• Use only 0.080 inch (2 mm) diame-
ter Craftsman@
brand line. Never
use wire, rope, string, etc.
• Install required shield properly be-
fore using the unit. Use only speci-
fied trimmer head; make sure it is
properly
installed and securely
fas-
tened.
• Make sure unit is assembled
cor-
rectly as shown in this manual.
• Make carburetor
adjustments
with
lower end supported
to prevent
line
from contacting
any object.
• Keep others away when making car-
buretor adjustments.
• Use only recommended
Craftsman@
accessories
and replacement
parts.
• Have all maintenance
and service
not explained
in this manual per-
formed by a Sears Service Center.
FUEL SAFETY
• Mix and pour fuel outdoors.
• Keep away from sparks or flames.
• Use a container
approved
for fuel.
• Do not smoke or allow smoking near
fuel or the unit.
• Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all
fuel spills.
• Move at least 10 feet (3 meters)
away from fueling site before start-
ing engine.
• Stop engine and allow to cool before
removing fuel cap.
• Always store gasoline in a container
approved
for flammable
liquids.
CUTTING
SAFETY
_:_,WARNING:
Inspect the area be-
fore each use. Remove objects
(rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, etc.)
which can be thrown by or become
entangled
in line. Hard objects can
damage
the trimmer head and be
thrown causing serious injury.
• Use only for trimming, scalping, mow-
ing, edging and sweeping.
Do not use
for pruning or hedge trimming.
• Keep firm footing and balance.
Do
not overreach.
• Keep all parts of your body away
from muffler and spinning line. Keep
engine below waist level. A hot muf-
fler can cause serious
burns.
• Cut only from your left to your right.
Cutting on right side of the shield will
throw debris away from the operator.
• Use only in daylight or good artificial
light.
• Use only for jobs explained
in this
manual.
TRANSPORTING
AND STORAGE
• Allow engine to cool; secure unit be-
fore storing or transporting
in ve-
hicle.
• Empty the fuel tank before storing or
transporting
the unit. Use up fuel left
in the carburetor
by starting the en-
gine and letting it run until it stops.
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