English; General Safety Rules - Craftsman 138. 79771 Operator's Manual

WARNING!
instructions. Failure to follow all instructions
listed below may result in electric shock, fire,
and/or serious personal injury.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
■ Know your hedge trimmer. Read and understand
the operator's manual and observe the warnings and
instruction labels affixed to the hedge trimmer.
■ Stay alert — watch what you are doing and use
common sense when operating a power hedge
trimmer. Do not use hedge trimmer while tired or
under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication.
A moment of inattention while operating power hedge
trimmers may result in serious personal injury.
■ Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use
this unit.
■ Use Safety Glasses — always wear eye protection
with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.
■ Protect your lungs. Wear a face or dust mask if the
operation is dusty. Following this rule will reduce the
risk of serious personal injury.
■ Dress Properly — Do not wear loose clothing or
jewelry. Contain long hair. Loose clothes, jewelry, or
long hair can get caught in moving parts.
■ Wear heavy long pants, long sleeves, boots, and
gloves. Do not wear loose fitting clothing, short pants,
sandals, or jewelry of any kind. Do not go barefoot.
■ Secure long hair so it is above shoulder level to
prevent entanglement in any moving parts.
■ Keep Children Away — keep all bystanders,
children, and pets at least 50 feet away.
■ Use Right Appliance – do not use appliance for any
job except that for which it is intended.
■ Don't Force Hedge Trimmer. It will do the job better
and less with likelihood of risk of injury at the rate for
which it was designed
■ Disconnect Hedge Trimmer – disconnect hedge
trimmer from power cord when not in use, before
servicing, when changing accessories, such as blade
and the like.
■ Do Not Overreach — Keep proper footing and
balance at all times. Proper footing and balance
enables better control of the hedge trimmer in
unexpected situations. Do not use on a ladder or
unstable support.
■ Do not operate in poor lighting.
■ Keep hands, face, and feet at a safe distance from
moving parts. Do not touch or try to stop the cutting
blades when they are moving.

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

Read and understand all
■ Do not use hedge trimmer if switch does not turn it
on or off. A hedge trimmer that cannot be controlled
with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
■ Avoid Accidental Starting — Be sure switch is in the
locked or off position before plugging into power cord.
Carrying hedge trimmers with your finger on the switch
or plugging the power cord into a hedge trimmer with
the switch on invites accidents.
■ Avoid Dangerous Environments — Do not use
the hedge trimmer in damp or wet locations. Do not
operate the hedge trimmer in rain.
■ Maintain Hedge Trimmer with Care — Follow
instructions for lubrication and changing accessories,
keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
Keep cutting blades sharp and clean. Properly
maintained hedge trimmers with sharp cutting edges
are less likely to bind and are easier to control and
reduce risk of injury.
■ Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts, and any other condition that may
affect the hedge trimmer's operation. If damaged, have
the hedge trimmer serviced before using. A guard or
any other part that is damaged should be carefully
checked to determine that it will operate properly and
perform its intended function. Many accidents are
caused by poorly maintained hedge trimmers.
■ Keep the hedge trimmer and its handle dry, clean
and free from oil and grease. Always use a clean
cloth when cleaning. Never use brake fluids, gasoline,
petroleum based products, or any strong solvents
to clean your hedge trimmer. Following this rule will
reduce the risk of loss of control and deterioration of
the enclosure plastic.
■ To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not operate unit
in damp or wet locations.
■ Use only accessories that are recommended by the
manufacturer for your model. Accessories that may be
suitable for one hedge trimmer may create a risk of
injury when used on another hedge trimmer.
■ Hedge trimmer service must be performed only by
qualified repair personnel. Service or maintenance
performed by unqualified personnel may result in a risk
of injury.
■ When servicing a hedge trimmer, use only
identical replacement parts. Follow instructions in
the Maintenance section of this manual. Use of
unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance
instructions may create a risk of shock or injury.
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