Craftsman C944.511572 - Manuel (Page 3)

terial or ho!d materiaS to be cut when
the blade is in motion. Make sure
powerhead is stopped and spark plug
wire is disconnected {or powerhead is
disconnected from power source)
when removing jammed material from
the cutting blade. Do not grab or hold
attachment by the cutting blade.
• Dress property. Always wear safety
glasses or similar eye protection when
operating, or performing maintenance
on your unit (safety glasses are avail­
able). Eye protection should be
marked Z87.
• Always wear face or dust mask if op­
eration is dusty.
• Always wear heavy, long pants, long
sleeves, boots, and gloves.
• Always wear foot protection. Do not
go barefoot or wear sandals.
• Secure hair above shoulder length.
Secure or remove loose clotiing or
clothing with loosely hanging ties,
straps, tassels, etc. They can be
caught in moving parts.
• Being fljlly covered also helps protect
you fiom debris and pieces of toxic
plants thrown by spinning blade.
• Stay alert. Do not operate when you
are tired. III, upset, or under the influ­
ence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
Watch what you are doing; use com­
mon sense.
• Wear hearing protection.
• Never start or mn inside a closed
room or building. Breathing exhaust
flumes can kill.
• Keep handies flee of oil and fuel.
• Only operate unit with handlebar
installed.
• Keep hands and feet away from cut­
ting area.
• Never direct discharge of material to­
ward bystanders nor allow anyone
near the area of operation. Use care
in directing discharge to avoid glass
enclosures, automobiles, and like.
FUEL SAFETY (for gas powerheads)
• Mix and pour fuel outdoors.
• Keep away from sparks or flames.
• Use a container approved for fijel.
• Do not smoke or allow smoking near
frtel or the powerhead.
• Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all
fluel spills before starting the power-
head.
• Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away
from fueling site before starting power-
head engine.
• Stop engine and allow to cool before
removing ftjel cap.
• Remove frtel cap slowly.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY (for electric
powerheads)
WARNING: Avoid a dangerous
environment. To reduce the risk of
electrical shock, do not use in rain, in
damp or wet locations, or around
swimming pools, hot tubs, etc. Do not
expose to snow, rain, or water to avoid
the possibility of electrical shock. Do
not handle extension cord plug or unit
with wet hands.
• Use only a voitage supply as shown
on the nameplate of ttie unit.
• Avoid dangerous situations. Do not
use in presence of flammable liquids
or gases to avoid creating a fire or ex­
plosion and/or causing damage to
unit.
• Avoid dangerous environments. Do
not use in unventiiated areas or
where dust or explosive vapors can
build up.
• To reduce the risk of electrical shock,
use extension cords specifically
marked as suitable for outdoor ap­
pliances. The electrical rating of the
cord must not be less than the rating
of the unit. The cord must be marked
with file suffix W. Make sure your ex­
tension cord is in good condition. In­
spect extension cord before use and
replace if damaged. An undersized
extension cord will cause a drop in
line voltage resulting in loss of power
and overheating. If in doubt, use tiie
next heavier gauge. The smaller the
gauge number, the heavier the cord.
• Do not use multiple cords.
• The powerhead may have a polarized
plug (one blade is wider than the oth­
er); if so, it wilt require flie use of a po­
larized extension cord. The appliance
plug wilt fit into a polarized extension
cord only one way. If the plug does
not fit fully into the extension cord, re­
verse the plug. If the plug still does
not fit, obtain a correct polarized ex­
tension cord. A polarized extension
cord will require the use of a polarized
wall outiet. This plug will fit into ttie po­
larized wail outiet only one way. If plug
does not fit fully into the wall outlet,
reverse Uie plug. If it still does not fit,
contact a qualified electrician to install
Uie proper wall outlet. Do not change
tiie equipment plug, extension cord
receptacle, or extension cord plug in
any way.
• Do not attempt to repair unit. Inspect
tiie insulation and connectors on tiie
powerhead and extension cord before