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positionwhilestarting.RefertoStarting/Stopping Instructions.
• Use the right tool. Only use this tool for its intended purpose.
Do not overreach. Always keep proper footing and balance.
Always hold the unit with both hands when operating. Keep
a firm grip on both handles or grips.
Keep hands, face, and feet at a distance from all moving parts.
Do not touch or try to stop the cutting attachment when it rotates.
Do not touch the engine, gear housing or muffler. These parts get
extremely hot from operation, even after the unit is turned off.
Do not operate the engine faster than the speed needed to
cut, trim or edge. Do not run the engine at high speed when
not cutting.
Always stop the engine when cutting is delayed or when
walking from one cutting location to another.
Ifyou strike or become entangled with aforeign object, stop
the engine immediately and check for damage. Do not
operate before repairing damage. Do not operate the unit
with loose or damaged parts.
Stop the unit, switch the engine to off, and disconnect the
spark plug for maintenance or repair.
Use only replacement parts or accessories recommended for
this tool that are distributed by Sears or a Craftsman outlet.
Use of any replacement parts or accessories purchased
elsewhere may be hazardous, and will also void your warranty.
Keep unit clean of vegetation and other materials. They may
become lodged between the cutting attachment and shield.
To reduce fire hazard, replace a faulty muffler and spark
arrestor. Keep the engine and muffler free from grass, leaves,
excessive grease or carbon build up.
OTHER SAFETY WARNINGS
Never store the unit with fuel in the tank, inside a building
where fumes may reach an open flame (pilot lights, etc.) or
sparks (switches, electrical motors, etc.).
Allow the engine to cool before storing or transporting. Be
sure to secure the unit while transporting.
Store the unit in a dry area, locked up or up high to prevent
unauthorized use or damage, out of the reach of children.
Never douse or squirt the unit with water or any other liquid.
Keep handles dry, clean and free from debris. Clean after
each use, see Cleaning and Storage Instructions.
Keep these instructions. Refer to them often and use them to
instruct other users. If you loan someone this unit, also loan
them these instructions.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
• SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS
This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product. Read the
operator's manual for complete safety, assembly, operating and maintenance and repair information.
SYMBOL MEANING SYMBOL MEANING
_, = SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL ! " ON/OFF STOP CONTROL,_ Indicates danger, warning or caution. May ON / START/RUN
be used in conjunction with other symbols or
; WARNING i READ OPERATOR,S MANUAL
ill I I!11 Readtheoperator'smanual(s)andfollowall
I _L._________Jr warnings and safety instructions. Failureto do
so can result in serious injury t° the operato r
and/or bystanders
WEAREyEANDNEARINGPROTECT O"
Ir_,A1 WARNING: Thrown objects and loud noise
can cause severe eye injury and hearing 10s&
Wear eye protection meeting ANSI Z8711
standards and ear protection when operating
this unit. Use a full face shield when needed.
" UNLADED FUEL
_l AlwaYS use ciean' t[esh unleaded rue!
_ Refer tOoperato r S manua If°r the proper
type of o.
t • ON/OFF STOP CONTROL
OFF or STOP
A • KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY
,_;;;,,_ WARNING: Keep all bystanders, especially
children and pets, at least 50 feet (15 ml
from the operating area.
_"_ O • THROWN OBJECTS AND ROTATING
_/7_1_ CUTTER CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY
/ _/--_ WARNING: Do not operate without the
//,in cutting attachment shield in place. Keep
__-_T _ away from the rotating cutting attachment.
o SHARP BLADE
WARNING: Sharp blade on cutting
--___lr attachment shield. To prevent serious injury,
do not touch the line cutting blade.
,, NOT SURFACE WARNING
Do not touch ahot muffler, gear housing or
cylinder. You may get burned. These parts get
extremely hot from operation. They remain hot
for a short time after the unit is turned off.