Specific Safety Rules; Save These Instructions - Craftsman 138. 79771 Operator's Manual

■ Before starting the hedge trimmer, make sure the
blade is not in contact with any object.
■ Stop the unit, remove the power cord, and make
sure the blade has stopped before setting the unit
down.
■ Never cut any material with a diameter larger than
3/4 in.
■ DANGER! Risk of cut. Keep hands away from
blades. Do not attempt to remove cut material or hold
material to be cut when blades are moving. Keep
both hands on handles when power is on. Make sure
power cord is removed and the trigger is released
when clearing jammed material from blades. Do not
grasp the exposed cutting blades or cutting edges
when picking up or holding the unit.
■ Blades coast after unit is turned off.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING!
California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm:
• lead from lead-based paints,
• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and
• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your
exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such
as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

Some dust created by using power tools contains chemicals known to the state of

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

■ Always stop the motor when cutting is delayed or when
walking from one cutting location to another.
■ Keep unit clean of grass clippings and other materials.
They may become lodged in the cutting blades.
■ Store Idle Hedge Trimmer Indoors — When not in use,
product should be stored indoors in a dry, locked up place—
out of the reach of children.
■ Replace scabbard cover when unit is not in use.
■ 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 storage instructions.
■ Secure the unit while transporting.
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