Craftsman 257.798031 Operator's Manual page 4

V, _ARN[NGS AN D SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....(Continued)
ik OPERATOR SAFETY _ UNIT SAFETY
3. DRESS PROPERLY--Always wear eye protection. 1. Inspect entire unit before each use. Replace dam-
Always wear heav_, long pants, boots, and gloves, aged parts. Make sure all fasteners aye in place and
Wea_'ng safer2( teg guards is recommended. See securely fastened.
_ccessories. Do not gobarefootorwearsandals, 2. Replace trimmer head parts that are cracked,
short pants, jewelry, loose clothing, or clothingwith chipped, or _ before using the unit.
loosely hanging straps, ties, tassels, etc.. Secure 3. Use only .051 diameter line. Neverusewire, rope,
hair so it is above shoutderlength, Being f_ly coy- sluing etc. •
ered will help protect you from pieces of toxic 4. Install the shield properly before using the unit.
plants such as poison i-_:y thrown by the _rimmer 5. Use only the specified trimmer head. Make sure
............... head which could be more ofahazard than touching ....
.the trimmer head is_roperly installed and securely
the plant itself, fastened. Refer to _,ssembty.
Use only genuine SEARS accessories as recom-
mended for this unit.
4. STAYALERT--Do not operate this trait whan you
are tired, ill, or under the influence of alcohoI,
drugs, or medication.
5. AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING OF THE
UNiT--Never carry the unit with your finger on
the switch. Be sure the switch is in the offposition
before connecting the extension cord.
6. Restrict the use of this emit to persons who read,
-,md_'_,and, and fo_ow the warm_ngsand _t_ac-
tions in this manual and on the unit.
_k ELECTRICAL SAFETY
1. Use only a 120 A.C. voltage supply as shown on the
name plate of the unit.
2- Avoid dangerous situations. Do not use i_n.thepres-
ence of flammable liquids or gases to avoid creating
a fire or explosion and/or causing damage to unit.
3. WARNING--TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELEC-
TRICAL SHOCK--Do not use in damp or wet loca-
tions or around swimming pools, hot tubs, etc. Do
not expose to snow, rain, or water to avoid the pos-
sibility of electrical shock.
4. WARNING--Use extension cords specifically
marked as suitable for outdoor appliances having
electrical mt'mgnot less than the rating of the unit.
An undersized e_, ension cord will cause a drop in
liaevoltage resultmgin loss of power and overheat-
lag. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The
smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord-
(NOTB: Figure 4 shows the correct size to he used
_dm_g on the cord length}.
5. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR UN1T--Luspeet
the insulation and connectors on the unit and ex-
tension cord before each use. If there is any dam-
age, do not use until d amage is repaired by qualified
service personnel.
6. Nevercarry theunit by theextension c ordoryank
the extension cord to disconnect the unit.
7. To reduce thepossibility oftheex_usioncord dis-
cenaectLug from the unit during operation, tie the
cards together as shown in Figure 4. hsert the
Cord Socket on the nnit into the Extension Cord
Receptacle. Figure 4.
8. Do not use the unit ffthe switch does not turn the
unit on andoffproped_ Repairs to the switch must
be made by quM_ed service personnel.
9. Keep the exte_ion cord clear of operator and oh-_
• statics at alltimes. Do not expose cords to heat, oil,
:wa ;:or sharp edges.
I0_ Avoid anybody contact w ithany grounded conduc-
tor, sucha metalpipes or wirefences, t oavoid the
possibility ofelectric shock.
A CUTTING SAFETY
1. 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
trimmer head.
2. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY--Keep others including
the 60 foot (20 meter) Hazard Zone. Stop the unit
immediately if you are approache&
3. Avoid accidental starting. Be sure the switch is in
the "OFF" position and keep your hand and fingers
away from the switch while connecting the unit to
an extension cord or when carrying a unit con-
nected to a power source.
4. Stop the unit and disconnect the power source
when not in
5_ DO NOT OVERREACH OR STAND ON UNSTA-
BLE SUPPOKT_Keep fn_a footing mad balance.
Do not over-reach.
6. Keep the trimmer head belowwaist Ievel.
7. Do notraise theunitaboveyourwrist. T he trim-
mer head can come dangerously close to your bod_:
8. Keep nli parts of your body away from trimmer
head whenuult is running.
9, USE UNIT PROPERLY--Use only for jobs ex,
pIained in this manual. Do not force the unit.
A MAINTENANCE SAFETY
1. Maintain the unit according to recommended pro-
service personnel t oavoidcreating a hazard and/or
voidin_g yoaryour warranty.
3. DISCONNECT UNIT FROM THE POWER SUP-
PLY before performing maintenance.
4. Never douse or squirt the unit with water or any
other liquid.Clean with a damp sponge_ See
_Main_nance _ Storage. _
5. Keep the air vents dean and free of debris to avoid
• overheating the motor. Clean after each use. See
_Specifieations" for locations.
6. Use onlygenuineSEARS replacement parts a srec-
ommended.
A TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
I. Hand carry the unit with the motor stopped.
2, Allow the unit to cool and sbcure the unit before
storing or transporting in a vehicle_
3. Store the unit so theline limiter cannot acclden-
tally cause injur_.
4. STORE UNIT INDOORS--Store unit unplugged
in a high, dry place out of the reach of children.
If situations ocvur .w_h are not eovered ln this manmd, usb eare and goodjudgr_ Contact your Authoro
ized Service Dealer if you need assistan_ " .
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