Craftsman 138.99026 Operator's Manual page 3

When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions •
should always be followed, including the following:
_ll W,,&,RNING. Read and u nderstand all
instructions before using this s tring trimmer.•
Know your string trimmer. Read operator's manual
carefully. Learn its applications and l imitations, as
well as the specific potential hazards related tothis
string trimmer. Following this rule w ill r educe the
risk o felectric shock, fire, or serious injury.
Do not leave string trimmer unattended.
Do not a llow c hildren oruntrained individuals to
use t his u nit.
Do not allow t obe used as atoy. Close attention is
necessary when used by or near children.
Use only a ccessories that are recommended by
themanufacturer foryour m odel. Accessories
that may b esuitable for o ne string trimmer may
create arisk o finjury when used on another string
trimmer.
Do not h andle battery orstring trimmer with wet
hands.
• Do not put a ny o bject into openings. Do not use
with a ny o pening blocked; keep free o fdust, lint,
hair, and a nything that may r educe air f low.
• Donot force t ool. Use the correct tool foryour
application. The c orrect tool will do the job better
and s afer atthe rate f or w hich itisdesigned.
• Donot o perate theequipment while b arefoot
orwhen w earing sandals orsimilar lightweight
footwear. Wear protective footwear thatwill
protect your feet a nd improve your footing on
slippery surfaces.
• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and a ll p arts of
body away from openings and m oving parts.
• Turn off a ll c ontrols before removing battery.
• Donotoperate string t rimmer in explosive
atmospheres, such as in thepresence of
flammable liquids, gases, ordust. String trimmer
create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
• Keep your work area c lean and w ell lit. C luttered
benches and d ark areas invite accidents.
Keep bystanders, children, and visitors atleast
50ft.away w hile o perating a string t rimmer.
Distractions can c ause you tolose control.
Abattery operated string trimmer with integral
batteries ora separate battery pack m ust be
recharged only w ith t he specified charger for t he
battery.
Acharger that m ay b esuitable forone type o f
battery may create arisk o ffire when used with
Use battery operated string t rimmer only with
specifically designated battery pack. Use ofany
other batteries may create arisk o ffire.
For u se with Craftsman 40Vlithium-ion battery
packs (#29141 2Ah a nd # 138.98742 4Ah). Refer to
your battery owners manual for f urther information.
Donotoperate charger with a damaged cord
orplug, which could cause shorting and electric
shock. Ifdamaged, have the charger replaced by an
authorized service center.
• Stay a lert, watch what you aredoing and use
common sense when operating astring trimmer. Do
not u se string trimmer, while tired, upset, orunder
the influence ofdrugs, alcohol, ormedication. A
moment ofinattention while operating string trimmer
may r esult inserious personal injury.
• Store i dle appliances - When not i nuse, string
trimmer should be stored indoors inadry, locked
place out of t he reach of c hildren.
• Dress properly. Donot w ear loose c lothing or
jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing, and g loves away
from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, orlong
hair can b e caught inmoving parts.
• Secure long h air a bove shoulder level toprevent
entanglement inmoving parts.
• Avoid accidental starting. Be sure s witch isinthe
locked oroff p osition before inserting battery pack.
Carrying string t rimmer with your finger onthe
switch orinserting the battery pack into a string
trimmer with t he switch on invites accidents.
• Use s afety equipment. Always wear eye protection
that complies with A NSI Z87.1.
• Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, or hearing
protection must be used for a ppropriate conditions.
• Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long
hair. Loose clothes, jewelry, orlong h air c an be
drawn into a ir v ents.
•
Do not use on a ladder, rooftop, tree, or other
unstable support. Stable footing on a solid surface
enables better control of the string trimmer in
unexpected situations.
• Do not use string trimmer if switch does not turn it
on or off. A string trimmer that cannot be controlled
with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
• Disconnect battery pack from string trimmer or
place the switch in the locked or off position before
making any adjustments, changing accessories, or
storing the string trimmer. Such preventive safety
measures reduce the risk of starting the string
trimmer accidentally.
• When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from
other metal objects like: paper clips, coins, keys,
nails, screws, or other small metal objects that can
make a connection from one terminal to another.
another battery.
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