Craftsman WEEDWACKER Incredi-Pull 316.791191 Operator's Manual page 3

• The cutting attachment may spin during idle speed adjustments. Wear
protective clothing and observe all safety instructions to prevent serious
personal injury.
• Adjust the position of the D-handle to provide the best grip.
• Be sure the cutting head is not in contact with anything before starting the unit.
• Use the unit only in daylight or good artificial 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
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