Craftsman 944.511571 - Manuel (Page 5)

Hold the unit firmly with both hands.
Keep firm footing and balance. Do
not overreach or stand on unstable
surfaces.
Always keep the wheel in contact with
the ground.
Keep all parts of your body away from
the blade and muffler.
Always push the unit slowly over the
ground. Stay alert for uneven side­
walks, holes in the terrain, large roots,
etc.
Do not force the unit. Use only for
jobs explained in this manual. Use
only for edging. Do not abuse unit.
Do not use in rain or wet locations.
To reduce the risk of fire, do not allow
excessive grass, leaves, or grease to
accumulate on the attachment.
Objects struck by the cutting member
can cause serious injuries to persons.
The lawn should always be carefully
examined and cleared of all objects
prior to edging.
Never operate without blade shield in
place.
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♦ t
Safety Boots
Glasses
I^Thrownft WARNING:
■ Objects jn Blades can throw objects violently
/H » You can be blinded or injured.
• Wear safety glasses and boots.
A WARNING:
i • i Hazard zone for thrown objects
it * BIsdes can throw objects violently.
Iw'soitXj’S/ » Others can be blinded or injured.
< isct ) » Keep people and animals 50 feet
(15 m) away.
Blades move
momenlarily
after the /
trigger is /
released. Allow blades to stop A WARNING'
^o%eZT‘''^ ^'"des move momentarily after the
' X trigger is released.
f blades can seriously cut you or
• Allow blades to stop before
1 removing them from the cut.
Instruction
Manual
A WARNING:
Read instruction Manual
• Follow all warnings and instructions.
* Failure to do so can result in
Safety Decals serious injury.
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
• Do not grasp or hold exposed blade.
• Stop powerhead before leaving work
area.
• Allow powerhead and gearbox to cool
before storing or transporting it in a
vehicle.
• Store unit and fuel in area where fuel
vapors cannot reach sparks or open
flames from water heaters, electric
motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
• Store attachment so blade cannot ac­
cidentally cause injury.
• Store attachment indoors, out of reach
of children.
If situations occur which are not cov­
ered in this manual, use care and
good judgment. If you need assis­
tance, call 1-800-235-5878.
SPECIAL NOTICE: Exposure to vibra­
tions through prolonged use of gasoline
powered hand tools could cause blood
vessel or nerve damage in the fingers,
hands, and joints of people prone to cir­
culation disorders or abnormal swell­
ings. Prolonged use in cold weather has
been linked to blood vessel damage in
otherwise healthy people. If symptoms
occur such as numbness, pain, loss of
strength, change in skin color or texture,
or loss of feeling in the fingers, hands,
or joints, discontinue the use of this tool
and seek medical attention. An anti­
vibration system does not guarantee the
avoidance of these problems. Users
who operate power tools on a continual
and regular basis must monitor closely
their physical condition and the condi­
tion of this unit.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS