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WARNINGS
AND SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
....(Continued)
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OPERATOR
SAFETY
1. DRESS PROPERLY--Always
wear eye protec-
tion
when operating, servicing,
or performing
maintenance
onyour unit. Always wear heav_, long
.pants, boots, and gloves. Do not go barefoot or wear
sho_. pants, sandals, jewek3; loose clothing, or
clothing With loosely hanging stra_,
t_es, tassels,
etc.; t heycanbe caught in moving parts_ Secure
hairsoit is above shoulder l ength. B eingfully c oy.
el_i wilt help protect you from pieces of toxic plants
su.cn as poison ivy tkrown by the cutt_mg blade,
which could be more of a hazard then touching the
plan_ itsel_
2. STAY ALERT- -Do not operate the unit when you
are tired, ill, or under the imCbaence of alcohol,
drugs, or medication.
3. DANGER--RISK
OF CUT--KEEP
IZ_NDS
AWAY FROM BLADE--Do
not a_empt
to clear
away cut material when the blade is in motion.
Make suretheswitch is intheSTOP position,
the
spark plug wire is disconnected, and the blade has
stopped moving before removing jammed material
fromthecuttiagblad_ D e notgraborholdtheunit
by thecutting b lade.
4. WARNING--blade
moves momentarily
a_
the
trigger is released.
5_ Wear hearingprotec_ien
when using fills unit.
A
UN/T SAFETY
L I_<pec_ entire n ilit before eao__use.Always :ma_e
sure
all
trundles
and
guards
are
properly
and
se_
ctu_ly f astened when using theurdt. Have damaged
parts replaced by your SEARS Service CenSer/De-
partment.
Mnke sure all fasteners areinplace and
securely f astened.
2. Do not use a cu_t2ng blade that is bent, warped,
cracked, broken,
or damaged in any other way.
Have partsthatarecracked, c h_pped, broken, or
damaged in any other way replaced byyour SF_A_R S
Service Center/Department before using the urdt.
3. Use only SEARS cutting blades.
4. Use
only
genuine
S_
accessories as recom-
m_aded fo_ _
unih
FUEL SAFETY
i. Mix andpour fuel outdoors andwhere there are no
sparks orflames.
2. Use a container approved for fuel.
3. Do no_ smoke or alJow smokingnear
fuel or the unit
or w_fle using the unit.
4. Wipe up _v_fuel spi!ls before starting engh_e.
5. Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from fueling
site before sta_ing engine,
6. Stop engine before removingfuet cap. Allowengine
to cool before refue2in_
7. Empty the fuel tan_ before sgorlngthe uni_. Use up
fuel left in the carburetor by startlngthe
engine and
letting the engine run until it stops.
8. Store unit andfuelin an area where fuel vapors can-
ngt reach sparks or openflames from water heaters,
elect_e motors or switches, Parnaces, e _.
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T_G
SAFETY
I. Inspect the area tobe trimmed before each use. Re-
move objects (rocks, broken
glass, nails,
wire,
strLug, etc.) which can wrap around or be thrown by
the cutting blade.
2. KEEP CH]I_REN
AWAY--Keep
others includ-
ing children, animals, bystanders
and helpers out-
side the 30 foot (I0 meter) _
Zone. Stop the
unit immediately ifyou are approached.
8. Always
keep
the
unit
in front of your body.
4. DON'T OVEPJ{EAOH
OR STAND ON UNSTA-
BLE SUPPORT--Keep
firm footing and balance
at all t imes.
5. Dono_raisetheunltaboveyourshoulders.
Thecuf_
ring blade cancome dangerously close t oyourbody.
6. Keep aN parts efyourbody away fromthecutting
blade.
7. USE UNIT PROPERLY--Use
only for jobs e_-
phinedinthis manual.
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MAINTENANCE
SAFETY
t. MAINTAl_
UNIT WITH CARE--Maintain
the
unit according to r_ommended
procedures.
2. Keep the cutting blade and air ve_ts free of debris.
3. DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG before per-
forming maintenance.
Use only genuine SEARS replacement parts as rec-
ommende&
Have eli maintenance and service not exphined in
this manual performed by your SEARS Service
CenterfDep_ent.
TRANSPORTING
AND
STORAGE
Hand carry the unit With the engine stopped and
the mm_fler a ndcutting blade away from your body.
Allowtheengiae tococ_emp_ Lh_e . _ tank, a_d
secure theunit before storing o rtransper_ingit
ina
vehicle.
Empty the fuel tank before storing the unit. Use up
fuel lef_ in the carburetor
by star_gthe
engine and
letting the engine run unti! it stops.
Store the unit and fuel in an area where fuel vapors
cannot reach sparks or open flames from water
heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc_
Stere _t
so the cutting blade cannot accidenf_lly
cause injury. The unit can be hungby thehandle.
STORE UNIT INDOORS--Stere
the unit in a
cool, dry place out of the reach ofch_dren.
4.
5.
A
1.
2.
3.
4.
6.
7.
If situations
occur which are not covered
in this manua_
rtse care and good judgment.
Contact your SEARS Service Center/Department
if you _eed assistance.
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