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• The cutting attachment
may s pin during idle speed adjustments.
Wear
protective
clothing and observe all s afety instructions
toprevent serious
personal
injury.
Adjust the position ofthe D-handle
toprovide the best grip.
Be sure t he cutting head i snot i ncontact with anything
before starting the unit.
Use the unit o nly i ndaylight orgood a rtificial light.
Avoid a ccidental
starting. Be inthe starting position whenever
pulling the
starter rope. The operator and unit m ust beinastable 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.
AFTER USE
Clean cutting blades with a household cleaner to remove any gum
buildup. Oil the blade with machine oil to prevent rust.
Lock up and store the cutting blade in an appropriate
area to protect the
blade from unauthorized
use or damage.
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
WHILE OPERATING WITH CUTTING
BLADE
• Read and understand all safety warnings before operating this unit.
Always use the shoulder harness when using the brush blade accessory.
Keep the D-handle between the operator and cutting attachment
or blade
at all times.
NEVER cut when the cutting blade is 30 inches (76 cm) or more above the
ground level.
Blade thrust may occur when the spinning blade contacts an object that it
does not immediately
cut. Blade thrust can be violent enough to propel
the unit and/or operator in any direction,
possibly causing a loss of
control. Blade thrust can occur without warning if the blade snags, stalls
or binds. This is more likely to occur in areas where it is difficult to see the
material being cut.
For operation with the brush blade, do not cut anything thicker than 1/2
inch or a violent kickback could occur.
Do not attempt to touch or stop the blade when it is rotating.
A coasting blade can cause injury while it continues to spin after the
engine is stopped or the throttle trigger is released. Maintain proper
control until the blade has completely
stopped rotating.
Do not run the unit at high speed when not cutting.
If you strike or become entangled with a foreign object, stop the engine
immediately
and check for damage. Have any damage repaired before
attempting further operations.
Do not operate unit with a bent, cracked or
dull blade. Discard blades that are bent, warped, cracked or broken.
Do not sharpen the cutting
blade. Sharpening the blade can cause the
blade tip to break off while in use. This can result in severe personal injury.
Replace the blade.
Do not use the cutting blade for edging or as an edger; severe personal
injury to yourself or others may incur. Use the cutting blade only for the
purpose described in this manual.
Stop the engine IMMEDIATELY if you feel excessive vibration. Vibration is
a sign of trouble. Inspect thoroughly for loose nuts, bolts or damage
before continuing.
Repair or replace affected parts as necessary.
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