Rules For Safe Operation; Safety Instructions; Fuel Safety Warnings - Craftsman Incredi-Pull 316.791880 Operator's Manual

Thepurpose of safetysymbols is toattractyour
attention to possible dangers. Thesafety symbols,
andtheirexplanations, deserve y ourcareful a ttention
andunderstanding. Thesafetywarnings d o notby
themselves e liminate a nydanger. T heinstructions o r
warnings t heygivearenot substitutes f or proper
accident p revention m easures.
SYMBOL MEANING
SAFETY ALERT: indicates
danger,
warning or caution. Attention is required in
order to avoid serious personal injury. May
be used in conjunction with other symbols
or pbtographs.
NOTE: Advises you of information or instructions vital to
the operation or maintenance of the equipment.
Read the Operator's Manual(s} and follow all
warnings and safety instructions.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury to the
operator and/or bystanders.
SYMBOL MEANING
DANGER:
Failure to obey a
safety warning will
result in serious injury to yourself or to
others. Always follow the safety precautions
to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and
personal injury,
WARNING:
Fa,ure
to obey a
safetywarning can
result ininjury t o yourself and others,
Always follow the safetyprecautions to
reduce the risk of fire, electric s hock and
personal injury.
, Failure to obey a
• safety warning may
result in property damage or personal injury
to yourself or to others. Always follow the
safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock and personal injury.
, IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS,
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE OPERATmNG
WARNING:
When using the unit,
you must follow the
safety rubs. Please read these instructions
Please keep these instructions for later use.
• Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the
controls and proper use of the unit.
Do not operate this unit when tired, ill or under the
influence of alcohol, drugs or medication.
• Children must not operate the unit. Teens must be
accompanied and guided by an adult.
Inspect the unit before use. Replace damaged parts.
Check for fuel leaks. Make sure all fasteners are in
place and secure. Replace cutting attachment parts
that are cracked, chipped or damaged in any way.
Make sure the cutting attachment is properly installed
and securely fastened. Be sure that the cutting
attachment shield is properly attached, and positioned
as recommended. Failure to do so can result in
personal injury to the operator and bystanders, as well
as damage to the unit.
• Use only Hassle Free lIFM XTRA QUIET Spiral Line.
Never use metal-reinforced line, wire, chain or rope.
These can break off and become dangerous
projectiles.
Be aware of risk of injury to the head, hands and feet.
Clear the area to be cut before each use. Remove
rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, string and other
objects which may be thrown or become entangled in
the cutting attachment. Clear the area of children,
bystanders and pets; keep them outside a 50-foot
(15 m.) radius, at a minimum. Even then, they are still
at risk from thrown objects. Encourage bystanders to
wear eye protection. If you are approached, stop the
unit immediately.
Squeeze the throttle control and check that it returns
automatically to the idle position. Make all adjustments
or repairs before using the unit.
This unit was not designed to be used as a
brushcutter. Do not attach or operate this unit with any
type of brushcutting blade or brushcutting attachment.
FUEL SAFETY WARNmNGS
WARNING: Gaso,ne s
highly
flammable, and its
vapors can explode if ignited. Take the
following precautions:
• Store fuel only in containers specificaiiy designed and
approved for the storage of such materials.
Always stop the engine and allow it to cool before
filling the fuel tank. Never remove the fuel tank cap or
add fuei when the engine is hot. Never operate the unit
without the fuel cap securely in place. Loosen the fuel
tank cap siowiy to relieve any pressure in the tank.