Craftsman WEEDWACKER Incredi-Pull 316.791081 Operator's Manual page 3

+ Use the unit o nly i ndaylight orgood a rtificial light.
+ Avoid accidental starting. Be in the starting position whenever pulling the
starter rope. The operator and unit must be in a stable position while
starting. See Starting/Stopping Instructions.
• Use the right tool. Only use this tool for the purpose intended.
• Do not overreach. Always keep proper footing and balance.
• Always hold the unit with both hands when operating. Keep a firm grip on
both the front and rear handle or grips.
+ Keep hands, face, and feet at a distance from all moving parts. Do not
touch or try to stop the cutting head when it is rotating.
+ Do not touch the engine or muffler. These parts get extremely hot from
operation. They remain hot for a short time after turning off the unit.
+ Do not operate the engine faster than the speed needed to cut, trim or
edge. Do not run the engine at high speed when not cutting.
• This unit has an overspeed protection switch to keep the unit from
overheating. When the unit is run at full throttle while not in use for
extended lengths of time the overspeed protection switch will engage.
• Always stop the engine when cutting is delayed or when walking from one
cutting location to another.
• If the unit is struck or becomes entangled with a foreign object, stop the
engine immediately and check for damage. Do not operate before
repairing damage. Do not operate the unit with loose or damaged parts.
+ Stop and switch the engine to off for maintenance, repair, or for changing
the cutting head or other attachments.
• Use only replacement parts and accessories listed in the Parts List section
of this operator's manual and distributed by a Craftsman outlet or service
center. Use of any replacement parts or accessories purchased elsewhere
may be hazardous and will also void the warranty.
+ Keep unit clean of vegetation and other materials. They may become
lodged between the cutting head and shield.
+ To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine and muffler free from grass, leaves,
excessive grease or carbon build up.
OTHER SAFETY WARNINGS
+ Never store the unit, with fuel in the tank, inside a building where fumes
may reach an open flame or spark.
+ Allow the engine to cool before storing or transporting. Be sure to secure
the unit while transporting.
• Store the unit in a dry area, locked up or up high to prevent unauthorized
use or damage, out of the reach of children.
• Never douse or squirt the unit with water or any other liquid. Keep handles
dry, clean and free from debris. Clean after each use. See the Cleaning
and Storage instructions.
• Keep these instructions. Refer to them often and use them to instruct other
users. If loaning someone this unit, also loan them these instructions.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
+ SAFETY & INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS +
This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product. Read the operator's manual for
complete safety, assembly, operating and maintenance and repair information.
SYMBOL MEANING SYMBOL MEANING
CRAFTSMAN 2 YEAR FULL WARRANTY
FOR 2 YEARS from the date of purchase, this product is warranted against any defects in material or workmanship. Defective product will receive free repair or
free replacement if repair is unavailable.
For warranty coverage details to obtain repair or replacement, visit the web site: www.craftsman.com
This warranty covers ONLY defects in material and workmanship. Warranty coverage does NOT include:
+ Expendable items that can wear out from normal use within the warranty period, such as cutting line, filters or spark plugs.
+ Product damage resulting from user attempts at product modification or repair or caused by product accessories.
,, Repairs necessary because of accident or failure to operate or maintain the product according to all supplied instructions.
,, Preventive maintenance, or repairs necessary due to improper fuel mixture, contaminated or stale fuel.
This warranty is void if this product is ever used while providing commercial services or if rented to another person.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state.
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