Important Safety Instructions - Craftsman 138.98982 Operator's Manual

WARNING! When using electric gardening ap-
pliances, basic safety precautions should always
be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock and personal injury,
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
[] For safe operation, read and understand all
instructions before using this product. Follow
all safety instructions. Failure to follow all safety
instructions listed below, can result in serious
personal injury.
[] Do not allow children or untrained individuals to
use this unit.
[] Check the work area before each use. Remove
all objects such as rocks, broken glass, nails,
wire, or string which can be thrown or become
entangled in the machine.
[] Always wear eye protection with side shields
which are marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.
when operating this product.
[] Use Safety Glasses - Always use face or dust
mask if operation is dusty.
[] Everyday glasses have only impact resistant
lenses. They are NOT safety glasses.
[] Dress Properly - Use rubber gloves and
substantial footwear is recommended when
working outdoors.
[] Wear heavy, long pants, boots, and gloves. Do
not wear loose fitting clothing, short pants, or
go barefoot. Do not wear jewelry of any kind.
Secure long hair above shoulder level to
prevent entanglement in moving parts.
[] Keep children away - Keep all bystanders,
children, and pets at least 50 ft. away.
[] Stay alert - Do not operate this unit when you
are tired, ill, or under the influence of alcohol,
drugs, or medication.
[] Do not operate in poor lighting.
[] Keep all parts of your body away from any
moving part.
[] Do not operate power tools in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools
create sparks which may ignite the dust or
fumes.
[] To reduce the risk of electric shock, this tool
has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than
the other) and wilt require the use of a
polarized extension cord. The plug wilt fit into
a polarized extension cord only one way. If the
plug does not fit fully into the extension cord,
reverse the plug. If the plug still does not fit,
obtain a correct polarized extension cord. A
polarized extension cord will require the use of
a polarized wall outlet. This plug wilt fit into the
polarized wall outlet only one way. If the plug
does not fit fully into the wall outlet, reverse
the plug. If the plug still does not fit, contact a
qualified electrician to install the proper wall
outlet. Do not change the equipment plug,
extension cord receptacle, or extension cord
plug in any way.
[] Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces
such as pipes, radiators, ranges, and
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of
electric shock if your body is grounded.
[] Avoid Dangerous Environments - Don't
expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.
Water entering a power tool wilt increase the
risk of electric shock.
[] Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)
protection should be provided on the circuit(s)
or outlet(s) to be used for the gardening
appliance. Receptacles are available having
built-in GFCI protection and may be used for
this measure of safety.
[] Use Right Appliance - Do not force tool. Use
the correct tool for your application. The
correct toot will do the job better and safer at
the rate for which it is designed.
[] Do not operate the equipment while barefoot or
when wearing sandals or similar lightweight
footwear. Wear protective footwear that will
protect your feet and improve your footing on
slippery surfaces.
[] Do not overreach. Keep firm footing and
balance. Over-reaching can result in loss of
balance.
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