Safety Rules - Craftsman 536.772341 Operator's Manual

SAFETY RULES
Safe Operation Practices for Edger.
WARNING: Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions.
It means: "Attention! Become Alert! Your Safety Is Involved."
_IL ARNING: To prevent acciden-
tal starting when setting-up,
transporting, adjusting or mak-
ing repairs, always disconnect spark
plug wire and put wire where it cannot
contact the spark plug.
Before Use
• Read the owner's manual carefutty. Be
thoroughly familiar with the controls and
the proper use of the Edger. Know how to
stop the Edger and disengage the controls
quickly.
• Do not operate the Edger without weadng
adequate outer garments. Wear footwear
that will improve footing on slippery sur-
faces.
• Keep the area of operation clear of all per-
sons, particularly small children and pets.
• Thoroughly inspect the area where the
Edger is to be used and remove all foreign
objects.
Fuel Safety
• Handle fuel with care; it is highly flam-
mable.
• Use an approved container.
• Check fuel supply before each use, allow-
ing space for expansion as the heat of the
engine and/or sun can cause fuel to ex-
pand.
• Fill fueI tank outdoors with extreme care.
Never fill fuel tank indoors. Replace fuel
tank cap securely and wipe up spilled fuel.
• Never remove the fuel tank cap or add fuel
to a running or hot engine.
• Never store fuel or Edger with fuel in the
tank inside a building where fumes may
reach an open flame.
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Operating Safety
• Never allow children or young teenagers to
operate the Edger. Keep them away while
it is operating. Never allow adults to oper-
ate the Edger without proper instruction.
• Do not operate this machine if you are tak-
ing drugs or other medication which can
cause drowsiness or affect your ability to
operate this machine.
• Do not use this machine if you are mentaliy
or physically unable to operate this ma-
chine safely.
• Always wear safety glasses or eye shields
during operation or whiIe performing an
adjustment or repair to protect your eyes
from foreign objects that may be thrown
from the Edger.
• Do not put hands or feet near or under ro-
tating parts.
• Exercise extreme caution when operating
on or crossing gravel drives, walks, or
roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards or
traffic.
• Exeroise caution to avoid slipping or falling.
• Never operate the Edger without proper
guards, plates, or other safety protective
devices in place.
• Never operate the Edger at high transport
speeds on slippery surfaces. Look behind
and use care when backing.
• Never allow bystanders near the Edger.
• Keep children and pets away while
operating.
• Never operate the Edger without good visi-
bility or light.
• Do not run the engine indoors. The ex-
haust fumes are dangerous, containing
CARBON MONOXIDE, an ODGRLESS
and DEADLY GAS.
• Take all possible precautions when leaving
the Edger unattended. Stop the engine.
• DO not ovedoad the Edger capacity by at-
tempting to till too deep at too fast a rate.
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