Safety Rules - Craftsman Weedwacker 358.799080 Operator's Manual

SAFETY RULES
WARNING - WHEN USING ELECTRIC GARDENING APPLIANCES, BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWEDTO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, AND
PERSONAL INJURY. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
OPERATOR SAFETY ....
i ress properly. Always wear safety glasses or similar eye
protection when operating, servicing, or performing mainte-
nance onyourunit. (Safetygtassesareavailable,)Alwayswear
face mask or dust mask if operation is dusty. Always wear
heavy, long pants, long sleeves, boots,and gloves.Do not go
barefoot or wear sandals, short pants,or short sleeves.
_ecure hair above shoulder length. Secure or remove toose
clothing and jewelry or clothing w_ loosely hanging ties,
straps, tassels, etc, They can be caught in moving parts.
Being fully covered helps to protect you from pieces of toxic
plants thrown by spinning line.
STAYALERT- - Do not operate thisurdtwhen you are tired, ill,
or underthe influence ofaicehol, drugs,or medication. Watch
what you are doing; use common sense.
• AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING OF THE UNIT--
Never carrythe unitwith yourfingaron the switch. Besurethe
switch is in the off position before connecting the extension
cord.
• Restrict the use of this unttto personswho read, unders_nd,
and followthe warnings and ins'mJc_ons i nthismanuelandon
the unit.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
* Useonlya t 20A.C. voitagesupplyas shownonthe nsmsplate
ofthe unit.
. Avoid dangerous situations. Do not use in the presence of
flammable liquidsorgases toavoid creating afire orexpiosion
and/or causing damage to unit.
• WARNING--TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL
SHOCK--Do not use in damp or wet locations or around
swimming pools, hottubs, etc. Do notexposeto snow,rain, or
water to avoid the possibility of etest_caishock.
* WARNING - -To reducethe riskofeIectrtcelshock, use exten-
sion cords specifically marked as suitable for outdoor
appliances havlng electrioai ratingnot less than the rating of
the unit. The cord must be marked with the suffix=W-A" (in
Canada =W'). Use a .polarizedcord. Make sureyour extension
cord is in good condition.Replacedamaged cords. An under-
sized extension cord will cause admp inline voltage resulting
in loss of power and overheating, ff in doubt, use the next
heaviergauge. The amailer the gaugenumber,the heavier the
cord. (NOTE: Figure 1 shows the correctsize to be used de-
pending on the cord length).
* DO NOTATTEMPTTO REPAIRUNIT- - Inspactthe insulation
and connectors on the unit and extensioncord before each
use. If there is any damage, do notuse until damage is re-
paired by your Sears Service Center/DepL
* DO NOT ABUSE CORD. Never carrythe unit bythe extension
cord or yank the extension cord to disconnect the unit.
• To reduce the possibility ofthe extensioncord disconnecting
from the unit during operation, elipthe extension cord behind
the tab on the cord retorter as shownin Figure 2. Plug exten.
sioncord into the recessed plug onthe handle ofthe unit. Fig-
ure 2.
. Do not usethe unitifthe switch doesnottumthe uniton and off
properly. Repairs to the switch mustbe made by your Sears
Service Center/Dspt.
* Keeptheextension cord clear of operatorand obstacleSat all
times. Do not expcae cordsto heat'oil,water, or sharp edges.
• Avoldany bodycontact with anygrounded conductor,such as
metal pipes or wire fences, to avoid the possibilityof electric
shock.
• Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFGI) protection should be
provided on the circuit oroutlattc beused forthis unit. Recep-
tsciesare available having built-inGFCIprotection and maybe
used for this measure of safety,
o TomducetheriskofalactrioaJshockthisequipmanthasapo-
larized plug. This piug will fit in a po_rized outlet or extension
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cord oniy one way. (one bl_leiswlder than the o_er), lfthe
plugdoes notfitfullyinthe outlet, reversethe plug. liltstilldoes
notfit' contaota q uaiifiedelectricianto install the proper outlet.
Do not change the plug in any way.
UNIT SAFETY
• inspect entire unit before each use. Replace damaged parts.
Make sure alt handles, guards, and fasteners are in place and
securely fastened. A guard or other part that is damaged
should be properlyrepaired or replaced byyour Sears Service
Center.
i eplace trimmer head parts that are cracked, chipped, or
damaged before using the unit.
Use only .065" diameter genuine trimmer line.
(See =Accessories") Never use wire, rope, string etc.
Use only the specified tdmmer head, Make sure the semi-
automai_c head is properly installed and securely fastened.
Disconnect unit from the power supply before changing
semi-automatic head.
• Use only recommended accessories as recommended. Use
of any other accessory may increase the risk of injury.
- Keep guards in place and in working order.
CUTTING SAFETY
• Inspect the area to be cut before each use. Remove objects
(rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, string, etc.) which can be
thrown or become entangled in the semi-automatio head.
• KEEP CHILDREN AWAY--Keep others including children,
animals, bystanders and helpers aminimum ors0 feet (15 me-
ters) away. Stop the unit immediately ifyou are approached.
Never allow children to operate the unit.
• Stop the unit and disconnect the power source when not in
use.
• DO NOT OVERREACH OR STAND ON UNSTABLE SUP-
PORT- -Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach,
• Keep the semi-automatic head below waist level.
• Do not raise handles above your waist. The semi-automatic
head can come dangerously close to your body.
• Keep all parts of your body away frem semi-automatic head
when unit is running.
• USE UNIT PROPERLY--Use only for jobs explained in this
manual. Do notforce the unit, it will do the job betterand with
le,_slikelihood of a riskof injuryetthe rate for which itwas de-
signed.
• Use only in daylight or in good a,lffioial fight,
MAINTENANCE SAFETY
• Maintain unit according to recommended procedures. Keep
the cuffing line atthe proper length.
. Have all intemaiservice and melntenarice not explained inthis
manual performed by your Sears
Service Center/Dept.
to
avoid creating a hazard and/or voiding your warranty. When
servicing use only identical replacement parts.
• DISCONNECT UNIT FROM THE POWER SUPPLYbeforeper-
forming maintenance.
• Never douse or squirt the unit with water or any other liquid.
Clean unit and labels with a damp sponge. See "Storage,"
Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.
• Keepthe airvents clean and free from debristo avoid overheat-
ingthe motor. Clean after each use. See =Spec_cations" for
locations.
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
• Hand carry the unit with the motor stopped.
• Allow the unit to coo] and se_Jre the unit before stodng or
transporting in a vehicle.
• Store the unit so the line limiter cannot accidentally cause
injury.
• STORE UNiT INDOORS--Store unit unplugged in a high,
dry place out of the reach of children.
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LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. ]
IT MEANS - ATTENTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR SAFETY !S INVOLVED.
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