Craftsman 74528 Instruction Manual page 3

• KEEP ALL BY-STANDERS AWAY -At
a safe distancefrom work area,
especiallychildren.
• IMPORTANT - When being used as an
Edger, stones, pieces of metal and
other objects can be thrownout at high
speed by the line. The tool and guard
are designed to reducethe danger.
However, the following special
precautionsshouldbe taken:
• MAKE SURE that other personsand
pets are at least 100 feet away.
• TO REDUCE THE RISK of rebound
(ricochet)injury,work goingaway from
any nearby solidobject suchas wall
steps, large stone, tree, etc. Use great
care when workingcloseto solidobjects
and where necessary,do edgingor
trimmingby hand.
• AVOID ACCIDENTALLY STARTING -
Don't carry plugged-intool with finger on
trigger.
• DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL -At a rate
faster than the rate at which it is able to
cut effectively.
• USE THE RIGHT TOOL - Do not usa
this tool for any job exceptthat for
which it is intended.
• DON'T OVERREACH - Keep proper
footing and balance at all times.
• DON'T ABUSE CORD - Don't yank
cord from powersupply.Keep cordfrom
heat, oil, and sharp edges.
• DAMAGE TO UNIT - If you strikeor
become entangledwith a foreign object,
stoptool immediately,unplug,check for
damage and have any damage repaired
before further operationis attempted.
Do not operate with a brokenhub or
spool.
• DAMAGE TO CORD - Keep power
cordaway from rotatingline. If you
damage the cord, unplugit from the
power supply beforemovingthe tool or
examiningthe damage. A damaged cord
must be replaced before further use.
• DISCONNECT TOOL- When not in
use, when replacing line, or priorto
cleaning.
• AVOID DANGEROUS
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS - Do
not use electrictools in damp or wet
locations. Followall instructions in this
InstructionManual for properoperation
of yourtool.Don't use the toolin the rain.
- DO NOT OPERATE portableelectric
tools in gaseousor explosive
atmospheres. Motors in these tools
normally spark, and the sparks might
ignite fumes.
• STORE IDLE TOOLS INDOORS -
When not in use, tools should be stored
indoorsin a dry, locked-upplace out of
reach of children.
• GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT
INTERRUPTER (GFCI) protection
shouldbe providedon the circuitsor
outletsto be used for the gardening
appliance. Receptacles are available
having builtin GFCI protectionand may
be used for thismeasure of protection.
• SECURE EXTENSION CORD usingthe
cord retainershownin Figure 4.
• STAY ALERT - Watch what you are
doing. Use common sense. Do not
operate tool when you are tired.
° MAINTAIN APPLIANCES WITH CARE
- Followinstructions for lubdceting and
changingaccessories, inspectextension
cordsperiodically andreplace if damaged.
Keep handlesdry, clean and free from
oil and grease.
• CHECK DAMAGED PARTS - Before
further use of the appliance, a guard or
other part that is damaged shouldbe
carefullycheckedto determinethat it
will operate properlyand performits
intendedfunction. Check for alignment
of movingparts, bindingof moving
parts, breakage of parts, mounting,and
any other condition that may affect its
operation.A guardor other part that is
damaged shouldbe properlyrepaired or
replaced by a qualified servicefacility
unlessotherwiseindicatedelsewhere in
thismanual.
&WARNING: When servicing double
insulatedtools, USE ONLY IDENTICAL
REPLACEMENT PARTS. Repiace or
repair damaged cords.
_WARNING: To prevent electricalshock
hazard, use onlywith an extension
cordsuitablefor outdooruse. Always
connectextensioncordsto a fused line
or one protectedby a circuitbreaker.
• EXTENSION CORDS. Make sure your
extensioncordis in goodcondition.When
usingan extensioncord, be sure to use
one heavyenoughto carry the current
your productwilldraw.An undersized
extensioncord wiltcause a drop in line
voltage resulting in lossof powerand
overheating.Thetable belowshowsthe