Craftsman 536.772301 Edger User Manual


 
SAFETY RULES
Safe Operation Practices for Edger.
WARNING: Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions.
It means: "Attention! Become Alert! Your Safety Is Involved."
_k ARNING: To prevent acciden-
tal starting when setting-up,
transporting, adjusting or mak-
ing repairs, always disconnect spark
plug wire and put wire where it cannot
contact the spark plug.
Before Use
Read the owner's manual carefully. Be
thoroughly familiar with the controls and
the proper use of the Edger. Know how to
stop the Edger and disengage the controls
quickly.
Do not operate the Edger without wearing
adequate outer garments. Wear footwear
that will improve footing on slippery sur-
faces.
Keep the area of operation clear of all per-
sons, particularly small children and pets.
Thoroughly inspect the area where the
Edger is to be used and remove all foreign
objects.
Fuel Safety
Handle fuel with care; it is highly flam-
maMe.
Use an approved container.
Check fuel supply before each use, allow-
ing space for expansion as the heat of the
engine and/or sun can cause fuel to ex-
pand.
Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care.
Never fill fuel tank indoors. Replace fuel
tank cap securely and wipe up spilled fuel.
Never remove the fuel tank cap or add fuel
to a running or hot engine.
Never store fuel or Edger with fuel in the
tank inside a building where fumes may
reach an open flame.
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Operating Safety
Never allow children or young teenagers to
operate the Edger'. Keep them away while
it is operating. Never allow adults to oper-
ate the Edger without proper instruction.
Do not operate this machine if you are tak-
ing 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 ma-
chine safely.
Always wear safety glasses or eye shields
during operation or while performing an
adjustment or repair to protect your eyes
from foreign ob}ects that may be thrown
from the Edger.
Do not put hands or feet near or under ro-
tating 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 failing.
Never operate the Edger without proper
guards, plates, or other safety protective
devices in place.
Never operate the Edger at high transport
speeds on slippery surfaces. Look behind
and use care when backing.
Never allow bystanders near the Edger.
Keep children and pets away while
operating.
Never operate the Edger without good visi-
bility or light.
Do not run the engine indoors. The ex-
haust fumes are dangerous, containing
CARBON MONOXIDE, an ODORLESS
and DEADLY GAS.
Take all possible precautions when leaving
the Edger unattended. Stop the engine.
DO not overload the Edger capacity by at-
tempting to till too deep at too fast a rate.
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