Craftsman C944.514321 Instruction Manual page 3

25cc / 1.5 cu.in. 2-cycle gasoline hedge trimmer; 22" blade
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_IL WARNING:
Bladescan throwobjectsviolently.
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• Youcan be blindedor injured.
• Wear safety glasses.
Glasses
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WARNING:
Hazardzoneforthrownobjects
Blades can throw objectsviolently.
i Others can be blinded or inured.
Keep peop e andan ma s 30 feet
(10 m) away.
Bladesmove
Allow bladesto stop _& WARNING:
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before removing
Bladesmove momentarilyafter the
after the them from the cut.
trigger is released.
triggeris
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• The bladescan seriously cutyou or
others,
• Allow bladesto stop before
removingthemfrom the cut.
• Stay alert. Do not operate unit when
you are tired, ill, upset, or ff you are
under the influence of alcohol, drugs,
or medication.
• Keep children, bystanders, and ani-
mals away from work area a mini-
mum of 30 feet (10 meters) when
starting or operating unit.
If situations occur which are not cov-
ered in this manual, use care and good
judgment. If you need assistance, con-
tact your Seers Service Centre.
HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION
• Eliminate all sources of sparks or
flame (including smoking, open
flames, or work that can cause
sparks) in the areas where fuel is
mixed, poured, or stored.
• Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area;
store fuel in a cool, dry, well ver_lated
place; use an approved, marked con-
tainer for all fuel purposes.
• Do not smoke while handling fuel or
while operating the unit.
• Do not fill fuel tank while engine is
running.
• Make sure the unit is properly as-
sembled and in good operating con-
dition,
• Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up fuel
spills before starting the engine.
• Move at least t0 feet (3 meters)
away from fuel and fueling site before
starting engine.
• Always store gasoline in a container
approved for flammable liquids.
OPERATE YOUR UNIT SAFELY
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DANGER:
RISK OF CUT; KEEP
HANDS AWAY FROM BLADE - Blade
moves momentarily alter the trigger is
released. Do not attempt to clear away
cut matedal when the blade is in mo-
tion. Make sure the ON/OFFswitch is in
the OFF position, the spark plug wire is
disconnected, and the blade has
stopped moving before removing
jammed material from the cutting
blade. Do not grab or hold the unit by
the cutting blade.
• Inspect unit before each use for
worn, loose, missing, or damaged
parts. Do not use until unit is in
proper working order.
• Keep outside surfaces free from oil
and fuel.
• Never start or run engine inside a
closed room or building, Breathing
exhaust fumes can kill.
• Avoid dangerous environments. Do
not use in unventilated areas or
where explosive vapors or carbon
monoxide build up could be present.
• DO not overreach or use from unsta-
ble surfaces such as ladders, trees,
steep slopes, rooftops, etc. Keep firm
footing and balance at all times.
• Do not raise unit above your shoul-
ders; the cutting blade can come
dangerously close to your body,
• Always keep unit in front of yourbody.
Keep all partsof your body away from
the curing blade.
• Keep the cutting blade and air vents
free fTomdebris.
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