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Ifsituationsoccurwhicharenotcov-
eredinthismanual,usecareand
goodjudgment.Ifyouneedassis-
tance,contactyourSearsService
Centerorcall1-800-235-5878.
OPERATORSAFETY
•Dressproperly.Alwayswearsafety
glassesorsimilareyeprotection
whenoperating,orperformingmain-
tenance,onyourunit(safety
glassesareavailable).Eyeprotec-
tionshouldbemarkedZ87.
•Alwayswearfaceordustmaskif
operationisdusty.
•Alwayswearheavy,longpants,long
sleeves,boots,andgloves.Wearing
safetylegguardsisrecommended.
•Alwayswearfootprotection.Donot
gobarefootorwearsandals.Stay
clearofspinningline.
•Securehairaboveshoulderlength.
Secureorremovelooseclothingor
clothingwithlooselyhangingties,
straps,tassels,etc.Theycanbe
caughtinmovingparts.
•Beingfullycoveredalsohelpspro-
tectyoufromdebrisandpiecesof
toxicplantsthrownbyspinningline.
•StayAlert.Donotoperatethisunit
whenyouaretired,ill,upsetorun-
dertheinfluenceofalcohol,drugs,
ormedication.Watchwhatyouare
doing;usecommonsense.
•Wearhearingprotection.
•Neverstartorruninsideaclosed
roomorbuilding.Breathingexhaust
fumescankill.
•Keephandlesfreeofoilandfuel.
UNIT / MAINTENANCE SAFETY
,_WARNING: Disconnect the
spark plug before performing mainte-
nance except carburetor adjustments.
• Look for and replace damaged or
loose parts before each use. Look
for and repair fuel leaks before use.
Keep in good working condition.
• Replace trimmer head parts that are
chipped, cracked, broken, or dam-
aged in any other way before using
the unit.
• Maintain unit according to recom-
mended procedures. Keep cutting
line at proper length.
• Use only Craftsman replacement line.
Never use wire, rope, string, etc.
• Install required shield properly before
using the unit. Use only specified trim-
mer head; make sure it is properly
installed and securely fastened.
• Make sure unit is assembled cor-
rectly as shown in this manual.
• Make carburetor adjustments with
lower end supported to prevent line
from contacting any object.
• Keep others away when making car-
buretor adjustments.
• Use only recommended Craftsman
accessories and replacement parts.
• Have all maintenance and service
not explained in this manual per-
formed by a Sears Service Center.
FUEL SAFETY
• Mix and pour fuel outdoors.
• Keep away from sparks or flames.
• Do not smoke or allow smoking near
fuel or the unit or while using the unit.
• Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all
fuel spills before starting engine.
• Move at least 10 feet (3 meters)
away from fueling site before start-
ing engine. Stop engine and allow it
to cool before removing fuel cap.
• Empty the fuel tank before storing or
transporting the unit. Use up fuel left
in the carburetor by starting the en-
gine and letting it run until it stops.
• Store unit and fuel in area where fuel
vapors cannot reach sparks or open
flames from water heaters, electric
motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
• Always store gasoline in a container
approved for flammable liquids.
CUTTING SAFETY
,_ WARNING: Inspect the area be-
fore each use. Remove objects
(rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, etc.)
which can be thrown by or become
entangled in line. Hard objects can
damage the trimmer head and be
thrown causing serious injury.
• Keep others including children, ani-
mals, bystanders, and helpers at least
50 feet (15 meters) away. Bystanders
should be encouraged to wear safety
glasses. Stop engine immediately if
you are approached.
• Use only for trimming, scalping, mow-
ing, edging and sweeping. Do not use
for pruning or hedge trimming.
• Keep firm footing and balance. Do
not overreach.
• Keep all parts of your body away
from muffler and spinning line. Keep
engine below waist level. A hot muf-
fler can cause serious burns.
• Cut only from your right to your left.
Cutting on left side of the shield will
throw debris away from the operator.
• Use only in daylight or good artificial
light.
• Use only for jobs explained in this
manual.
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