Craftsman BRUSHWACKER C944.512561 Instruction Manual page 3

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Protection Ir;"l Objectsm
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_I_WARNING: Hazard zone for
thrown objects. Blade/Trimmer line
can throw ob ects violently. Others can
be b nded or n ured. Keep peop e
and animals 50 feet (15 meters) away.
d Zone
_l_ WARNING: Do not use trimmer
head as a fastening device for the
blade.
_I_WARNING: The blade continues
to spin after the throttle is released or
engine is turned off. The coasting blade
can throw objects or seriously cut you if
accidentally touched, Stop the blade by
contacting the left hand side of the
coasting blade with material already cut.
Stop coasting _
blade by contact _,_ ,e_ m'_l
with cut material
If situations occur which are not cov-
ered in this manual, use care and
good judgment. If you need assis-
tance, contact your Sears Service
Center or call 1-800-235-5878.
OPERATOR SAFETY
• Dress properly. Always wear safety
glasses or similar eye protection
when operating, or performing main-
tenance, on your unit (safety
glasses are available). Eye protec-
tion should be marked Z87.
• Always wear face or dust mask if op-
eration is dusty.
• Always wear heavy, long pants, long
sleeves, boots, and gloves. Wearing
safety leg guards is recommended.
• Always wear foot protection. Do not
go barefoot or wear sandals. Stay
clear of spinning line/blade.
• Secure hair above shoulder length.
Secure or remove loose clothing or
clothing with loosely hanging ties,
straps, tassels, etc. They can be
caught in moving parts.
• Being fully covered also helps protect
you from debris and pieces of toxic
plants thrown by spinning line/blade.
• Stay Alert. Do not operate this unit
when you are tired, ill, upset or un-
der the influence of alcohol, drugs,
or medication. Watch what you are
doing; use common sense.
• Wear hearing protection.
• Never start or run inside a closed
room or building. Breathing exhaust
fumes can kill.
• Keep handles free ofoil and fuel.
• Always use the handlebar and a
properly adjusted shoulder strap
with a blade (see ASSEMBLY).
UNIT / MAINTENANCE SAFETY
_I_i,WARNING: Disconnect the
spark plug before performing mainte-
nance except carburetor adjustments.
• Look for and replace damaged or
loose parts before each use. Look
for and repair fuel leaks before use.
Keep in good working condition.
• Throw away blades that are bent.
warped, cracked, broken, or dam-
aged in any other way. Replace
trimmer head parts that are chipped,
cracked, broken, or damaged in any
other way before using the unit.
• Maintain unit according to recom-
mended procedures. Keep blade
sharp. Keep cutting line at proper
length.
• Use only Craftsman® replacement
line. Never use wire, rope, string, etc.
• Install required shield properly be-
fore using the unit. Use the metal
shield for all metal blade use. Use
the plastic shield for all line trimmer
use.
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