Craftsman C944.511572 - Manuel (Page 5)

Hold the unit firmly wifli both hands.
Keep firm foofing and balance. Do not
overreach or stand on unstable sur­
faces.
Always keep the wheel In contact with
file ground.
Keep all parts of your body away from
file 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 tiis 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 ailow
excessive grass, leaves, or grease to
accumulate on ttie attachment.
■ Objects struck by the cutting member
can cause serious injuries to persons.
The iawn should always be carefully
examined and cleared of alt objects
prior to edging.
' Never operate without blade shield in
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Safety Bools
Glasses
J^Thrown® A WARNING:
■ Objects
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Blades can fiirow objects violently.
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Tou can be blinded or injured.
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WARNING:
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Hazard zone for thrown objects
/i t " Blades can throw objects violently.
• Others can be blinded or injured.
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Keep people and animals 50 feet
(15m) away.
Blades move
momentarily
after the
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trigger is
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released.
Allow blades to stop
A WARNING'
before removing them « =i. -uj “ y
Blades move momentarily after the
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trigger is released.
-U f/iL X • The blades can seriously out you or
others.
• Allow blades to stop before
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removing them from the cut.
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WARNING:
Read Instruction Manual
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Follow all warnings and instructions.
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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
fiames ftom water heaters, electnc
motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
• Store attachment so blade cannot ac­
cidentally cause injury.
• Store attechment 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: E>qposure 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 weafiier 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, discontìnue ttre use of this tool
and seek medical attention. An antì-
vibration system does not guarantee the
avoidance of these problems. Users
wiio 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