Craftsman Weedwacker 172.743240 Operator's Manual page 5

SAFETY RULES FOR CORDLESS TRIMMERS cont.
26. BEFORE using the trimmer, remove any stones, sticks, debris or objects that
could be entangled in or thrown by the trimmer.
27. NYLON CUTTING LINE Keep face, hands and feet clear of rotating nylon line at
alt times.
28. THE ROTATING LINE PERFORMS A CUTTING FUNCTION. Use care when
trimming around screens and flowers and other objects that you DO NOT want
damaged or cut.
29. KEEP ALL BYSTANDERS AWAY at a safe distance from the work area,
especially children.
30. MAKE SURE that other persons and pets are at least 100 feet away.
iMPORTANT WARNING:
When this tool is being used as a trimmer or edger, stones and other
objects can be thrown out at high speed by the line. The tool and guard are
designed to help reduce the danger. However, the following special
precautions should be taken.
TO REDUCE THE RiSK of rebound or ricochet injury, always work away
from any solid objects such as walls, steps, large stones, landscape bricks,
timbers, trees, etc. Use extreme care when working close to solid objects
and when necessary edge or trim by hand.
/ik WARNING: Some dust particles created by lawn and garden tools
contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
* Compounds in fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides, and insecticides.
* Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending upon how often you do
this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals:
* Work in a well-ventilated area
* Work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks
that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
/_ WARNING:
NEVER reach under the trimmer (cutting line area) until
trimmer has completely stopped. The trimmer's cutting line will continue to
rotate for a few seconds after it is switched off.
SAFETY RULES FOR BATTERY CHARGER
Z_ WARNING:
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Failure
to follow all instructions tisted below may result in electric shock, fire
and / or serious personal injury.
NOTE: Before using battery charger, read all instructions and cautionary
markings in this manual, on battery charger and, battery pack, and trimmer
using battery pack, to prevent misuse of the products and possible injury
or damage.
SAFETY RULES FOR BATTERY CHARGER cont.
A CAUTION:
USE ONLY the specifically designated battery charger
that was supplied with this trimmer when charging the battery pack. The
use of any other battery charger could damage the battery pack, and
create a hazardous condition.
Z_ CAUTION:
To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the
battery charger and battery pack, charge only the specifically designated
battery pack that was included with this trimmer and charger. Charging
other types of battery packs may cause them to burst, causing personal
injury and damage.
• Do not use the battery charger outdoors or expose to wet or damp
conditions. Water entering charging stand wilt increase the risk of electric shock.
2. Use of an attachment with this battery charger that is not recommended
may result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
3. Do not abuse the cord on the battery charger. Never carry the charger by its
power cord. Never pull the power cord to remove the charger from the power
outlet. Damage to the cord or charger could occur and create an electric shock
hazard. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Replace
damaged cords immediately. Damaged cords increase the risk of electric shock.
4. Make sure cord is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over,
come in contact with sharp edges or moving parts, heat, oil, or otherwise
subjected to damage or stress. This wilt reduce the risk of accidental falls, which
could cause injury, and damage to the cord which could result in electric shock.
5. Keep cord and charger away from heat to prevent damage to housing or
internal parts.
6. Do not let gasoline, oils, petroleum-based products, etc. come in contact
with plastic parts• They contain chemicals which can damage, weaken or destroy
plastic.
7. An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use of
improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock. If an
extension cord must be used, make sure: a) That pins on ptug of extension cord
are the same number, size and shape as those on the charger, b) That extension
cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition, and c) That you use a
proper extension cord. ONLY use cords listed by Underwriters Laboratories (UL).
Other extension cords can cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in a loss of power
and overheating of charging stand. An AWG (American Wire Gauge) size of at
least 14-gauge is recommended for an extension cord of 25-ft. or less in length.
Use 12-gauge for an extension cord of 50-ft. Extension cords100-ft, or longer
are not recommended.
8. INSPECT tool cords for damage. Do not operate charger with a damaged
cord, which could cause shorting and electric shock. Have damaged tool
cords repaired at a qualified service dealer.
9. Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or
other wise damaged in any way. Take it to an qualified service dealer for
electrical check to determine if the charger is in good working order.