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Safety
Boots
Glasses
Blades move
Allow blades to stop
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after the
them from the cut.
trigger is.
WARNING:
Blades can throw objects violently.
• You can be blinded or injured.
• Wear safety glasses.
WARNING:
Hazard zone for thrown objects
• Blades can throw objects violently.
• Others can be blinded or injured.
• Keep people and animals 30 feet
(10 m) away.
WARNING:
Blades move momentarily after the
trigger is released.
• The blades can seriously cut you or
others.
• Allow blades to stop before
removing them from the cut.
• Keep children,
bystanders,
and ani-
mals away from work area a mini-
mum of 30 feet (10 meters) when
starting or operating
unit.
If situations
occur which are not cov-
ered in this manual, use care and good
judgment.
If you need assistance,
con-
tact your Sears Service Center or call
the Customer
Assistance
Helpline at
1-800-235-5878.
HANDLE
FUEL WITH CAUTION
• Eliminate all sources of sparks or
flame (including smoking,
open
flames, or work that can cause
sparks) in the areas where fuel is
mixed, poured, or stored.
• Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area;
store fuel in a cool, dry, well ventilated
place; use an approved, marked con-
tainer for all fuel purposes.
• Do not smoke while handling
fuel or
while operating
the unit.
• Do not fill fuel tank while engine is
running.
• Make sure the unit is properly as-
sembled
and in good operating
con-
dition.
• Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up fuel
spills before starting the engine.
• Move at least 10 feet (3 meters)
away from fuel and fueling site before
starting engine.
• Always store gasoline in a container
approved
for flammable
liquids.
OPERATE
YOUR UNIT SAFELY
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DANGER:
RISK OF CUT; KEEP
HANDS AWAY FROM BLADE - Blade
moves momentarily
after the trigger is
released.
Do not attempt to clear away
cut material when the blade is in mo-
tion. Make sure the ON/OFF switch is in
the OFF position, the spark plug wire is
disconnected,
and the blade has
stopped
moving before removing
jammed material from the cutting
blade. Do not grab or hold the unit by
the cutting blade.
• Inspect unit before each use for
worn, loose, missing, or damaged
parts. Do not use until unit is in
proper working order.
• Keep outside surfaces
free from oil
and fuel.
• Never start or run engine inside a
closed room or building.
Breathing
exhaust fumes can kill.
• Avoid dangerous
environments.
Do
not use in unventilated
areas or
where explosive
vapors or carbon
monoxide
build up could be present.
• Be not overreach
or use from unsta-
ble surfaces
such as ladders, trees,
steep slopes, rooftops,
etc. Keep firm
footing and balance
at all times.
• Do not raise unit above your shoul-
ders; the cutting blade can come
dangerously
close to your body.
• Always keep unit in front of your body.
Keep all parts of your body away from
the cutting blade=
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