Craftsman 944.511591 Lawn Mower Accessory User Manual


 
DANGER:Bladecanthrustvio-
lentlyawayfrommaterialitdoesnot
cut.Bladethrustcancauseamputa-
tionofarmsorlegs.Keeppeopleand
animals50feet(15meters)away.
_ WARNING:Bladecanthrowob-
jectsviolently.Youcanbeblindedor
injured.Weareyeandlegprotection.
ALWAYSWEAR
Eye
Protection Thrown
II Leg
I I Guards
_ Boots
_WARNING: Hazard zone for
thrown objects. Blade can throw ob-
jects violently. Others can be blinded
or injured. Keep people and animals
50 feet (15 meters) away.
Hazard Zone
WARNING: The blade continues
to spin after throttle is released or engine
is turned off. The coasting blade can
throw objects or seriously cut you if acci-
dentally touched. Stop the blade by con-
tacting the left hand side of coasting
blade with material already cut.
bSIt°PeCb);stionngact ._
with cut matefi_l_
OPERATOR SAFETY
Dress properly. Always wear safety
glasses or similar eye protection
when operating, or performing main-
tenance on your unit (safety glasses
are available). Eye protection should
be marked Z87.
Always wear face or dust mask if op-
eration is dusty.
Always wear heavy, long pants, long
sleeves, boots, and gloves. Wearing
safety leg guards is recommended.
Always wear foot protection. Do not
go barefoot or wear sandals.
Secure hair above shoulder length.
Secure or remove loose clothing and
jewelry or clothing with loosely hang-
ing ties, straps, tassels, etc. They
can be caught in moving parts.
Being fully covered also helps protect
you from debris and pieces of toxic
plants thrown by spinning blade.
Stay Alert. Do not operate unit when
you are tired, ill, upset or under influ-
ence of alcohol, drugs, or medica-
tion. Watch what you are doing; use
common sense.
Wear hearing protection.
Never start or run the engine inside a
closed room or building. Breathing
exhaust fumes can kill.
Keep handles free of oil and fuel.
Always use the handlebar and a
properly adjusted shoulder strap
when using brushcutter attachment
(see ASSEMBLY).
UNIT/MAINTENANCE SAFETY
,_WARNING: Disconnect power-
head spark plug before performing
maintenance.
Look for and replace damaged or
loose parts before each use. Look
for and repair fuel leaks before use.
Keep unit in good working condition.
Throw away blades that are bent,
warped, cracked, broken, or dam-
aged in any other way. Replace any
parts that are cracked, chipped, bro-
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