Craftsman WEEDWACKER C944.511110 Instruction Manual page 3

OPERATOR SAFETY
• Dress properly. Always wear safety
glasses or similar eye protection
when operating, or performing main-
tenance on your unit. (Safety
_alaSses are available.) Always wear
ce or dust mask if operation is
dusty. Always wear heavy, long
pants, long sleeves, boots, and
gloves. Do not go barefoot or wear
sandals.
• Secure hair above shoulder length.
Secure or remove loose clothing
and jewelry or clothing with loosely
hanging ties, straps, tassels, etc.
They can be caught in moving parts.
• Being fully covered also helps pro-
tect you from debris and pieces of
toxic plants thrown by spinning line.
• Stay Alert. Do not operate unit when
you are tired, ill, upset or under in-
fluence of alcohol, drugs, or medica-
tion. Watch what you are doing; use
common sense.
• Avoid unintentional starting of the
unit. Never carry unit with your fin-
ger on the switch. Be sure the
switch is in the OFF position and
never touch the switch when con-
necting extension cord.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
BWARNING: Avoid a dangerous
environment. To reduce the risk of
electrical shock, do not use in rain, in
damp or wet locations, or around
swimming pools, hot tubs, etc. Do not
expose to snow, rain, or water to avoid
the possibility of electrical shock.
• Use a voltage supply as shown on
unit.
• Avoid dangerous situations. Do not
use in the presence of flammable
liquids or gases to avoid creating a
fire or explosion and/or causing
damage to unit.
• To reduce the risk of electrical
shock, this equipment has a polar-
ized plug (one blade is wider than
the other) and will require the use of
a polarized extension cord. The ap-
pliance plug will fit into a polarized
extension cord only one way. If the
plug does not fit fully into the exten-
sion cord, reverse the plug. If the
plug still does not fit, obtain a correct
polarized extension cord. A polar-
ized extension cord will require the
use of a polarized wall outlet. This
plug will fit into the polarized wall
outlet only one way. If plug does not
fit fully into the wall outlet, reverse
the plug. If it still does not fit, contact
a qualified electrician to install the
proper wall outlet. Do not change
the equipment plug, extension cord
receptacle, or extension cord plug in
any way.
• To reduce risk of electrical shock,
use extension cords specifically
marked as suitable for outdoor ap-
pliances having electrical rating not
less than the rating of unit. Cord
must be marked with the suffix "W".
Make sure your extension cord is in
good condition. Inspect extension
cord before use and replace if dam-
aged. Do not use a damaged cord.
Cord insulation must be intact with
no cracks or deterioration. Plug
connectors must be undamaged.
An undersized extension cord will
cause a drop in line voltage resulting
in loss of power and overheating. If
in doubt, use the next heavier
igauge. The lower the gauge num-
er, the heavier the cord (see SE-
LECT AN EXTENSION CORD in the
OPERATION section).
• Do not use multiple cords.
• Do not abuse cord. Never carry the
unit by the extension cord or yank
extension cord to disconnect unit.
• Use cord retainer to prevent discon-
nection of extension cord from unit
and possible damage to the unit due
to plug movement. See ATTACH THE
EXTENSION CORD TO YOUR TRIM-
MER in the OPERATION section.
• Do not use the unit if the switch
does not turn the unit on and off
properly. Repairs to the switch must
be made by your Sears Service
Centre.
• Keep the extension cord clear of op-
erator and obstacles at all times. Do
not expose cords to heat, oil, water,
or sharp edges.
• To avoid the possibility of electric
shock, avoid body contact with any
_rounded conductor, such as metal
fences or pipes.
• Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
(GFCI) protection should be pro-
vided on circuit or outlet to be used.
Receptacles are available having
built-in GFCI protection and may be
used for this measure of safety.
UNIT SAFETY
• Inspect unit before use. Replace
damaged parts. Make sure all han-
dles, guards, and fasteners are in
place and securely fastened. Parts
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