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fumes may reach an open flame.
OPERATING SAFETY
• Never allow children or young teenagers
to operate the Edger/Trimmer. Keep them
away while it is operating. Never allow
adults to operate the Edger/Trimmer
without proper instruction.
• Do not operate this machine if you are
taking drugs or other medication which
can cause drowsiness or affect your
ability to operate this machine.
• Do not use this machine if you are
mentally or physically unable to operate
this machine safely.
• Always wear safety glasses or eye
shields during operation or while perform-
ing an adjustment or repair to protect
your eyes from foreign objects that may
be thrown from the Edger/Trimmer.
• Do not put hands or feet near or under
rotating parts.
• Exercise extreme caution when operating
on or crossing gravel drives, walks, or
roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards or
traffic.
• Exercise caution to avoid slipping or
falling.
• Never operate the Edger/Trimmer without
proper guards, plates, or other safety
protective devices in place.
• Never operate the Edger/Trimmer at high
transport speeds on slippery surfaces.
Look behind and use care when backing.
• Never allow bystanders near the Edged
Trimmer.
• Keep children and pets away while
operating.
• Never operate the Edger/Trimmer without
good visibility or light.
• Do not run the engine indoors. The
exhaust fumes are dangerous, containing
CARBON MONOXIDE, an ODORLESS
and DEADLY GAS.
• Take all possible precautions when
leaving the Edger/Trimmer unattended.
Stop the engine.
• Do not overload the Edger/Trimmer
capacity by attempting to edge too deep
at too fast a rate.
SAFE STORAGE
• Always refer to the owner's manual
instructions for important details if the
Edger/Trimmer is to be stored for an
extended period.
• Never store the Edger/Trimmer with fuel
in the fuel tank inside a building where
ignition sources are present such as
water and space heaters, clothes dryers,
and the like. Allow the engine to cool
before storing in any enclosure.
• Keep the Edger/Trimmer in safe working
condition. Check all fasteners at frequent
intervals for proper tightness.
REPAIR/ADJUSTMENTS SAFETY
• After striking a foreign object, stop the
ertgine (motor). Remove the wire
spark plug, and keep the wire away from
the plug to prevent accidental starting.
Thoroughly inspect the Edger/Trimmer for
any damage, and repair the damage
before restarting and operating it.
• If Edger/Trimmer should start to vibrate
abnormally, stop engine (motor) and
check immediately for the cause.
Vibration is generally a warning of
trouble.
• Stop the blade whenever you leave the
operating position. Also, disconnect the
spark plug wire before unclogging the
blades and when making any repairs,
adjustments, or inspections.
• When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting,
shut off the engine and make certain all
moving parts have stopped.
• Never attempt to make any adjustments
while the engine is running except when
specifically recommended by the manu-
facturer.
/_ WARNING: The engine exhaust
from this product contains chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
/_ WARNING: This unit is equipped
with an internal combustion engine and
should not be used on or near any unim-
proved forest-covered, brush-covered or
grass-covered land unless the engine's ex-
haust system is equipped with a spark ar-
rester meeting applicable local or state laws
(if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should
be maintained in effective working order by
the operator.
In the state of'California the spark arrester
is required by law (Section 4442 of the Cali-
fornia Public Resources Code). Other
states may have similar laws. Federal laws
apply on federal lands. A spark arrester/
muffler is available through your nearest
Craftsman Authorized Service Center (See
REPAIR PARTS section in this manual).
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