Craftsman 172.79957 Operator's Manual page 8

10. CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the
hedge trimmer, a guard or other par that is damaged
should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate
properly and perform its intended function. Check for
alignment of moving parts; binding of moving parts:
breakage of parts: mounting and any other condition that
may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is
damaged, should be properly repaired or replaced at an
authorized Sears Service Center.
WARNING: Some dust particles created by using lawn and
garden tools contains chemicals known to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples
of these chemicals are:
• Compounds in fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides, 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.
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