Safety Information - Craftsman WEEDWACKER 358.745460 Operator's Manual

When s ervicing unit, use only i dentical replace-
ment parts<
Never allow children tooperate this unit.
_WARNING:When u sing e lectric
gardening appliances, basic s afety
precautions must always befollowed
toreduce the risk offire, e lectric
shock, and serious injury< Read a nd
follow allinstructions<
SAFETY INFORMATION
. ON THE UNIT
This power unit can be dangerous!
Operator is responsible for following
the warnings and instructions in this
manual and on the unit, Read entire
operator's manual before using unit!
Be thoroughly familiar with the con-
trois and the proper use of the unit<
Restrict the use of this unit to persons
who read, understand, and follow unit
and manual warnings and instruc-
tions. Never allow children to operate
this unit. Close attention is necessary
when used near children.
DANGER: Never use blades or
flailing devices. Unit is designed for
line trimmer use only. Use of any other
accessories or attachments will in-
crease the risk of injury.
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_WARNING: Trimmer line throws
objects violently. You and others can
be blinded/injured. Wear safety
glasses, boots, and leg protection,
Keep body parts clear of rotating line,
Keep children, bystanders, and ani-
mals 50 feet (15 meters) away. If ap-
proached stop unit immediately<
If situations occur which are not cov-
ered in this manual, use care and
good judgement. If you need assis-
tance, call 1-800-235-5878.
OPERATOR SAFETY
• Dress properly< Always wear safety
glasses or similar eye protection when
operating, or performing maintenance
on your unit< (Safety glasses are
available.) Always wear face or dust
mask if operation is dusty< Always
wear heavy, long pants, tong sleeves,
boots, and gloves. Do not go barefoot
or wear sandals<
• Secure hair above shoulder length.
Secure or remove loose clothing
and jewelry 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 unit when
you are tired, ill, upset or under in-
fluence of alcohol, drugs, or medica-
tion. Watch what you are doing; use
common sense.
• Avoid unintentional starting of the
unit. Never carry unit with your fin-
ger on the switch< Be sure the
switch is in the OFF position and
never touch the switch when con-
necting extension cord.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
_ WARNING: Avoid a dangerous
environment. To reduce the risk of
electrical shock, do not use in rain, in
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