Craftsman C944.511572 Edger User Manual


 
Hold the unit firmly with both hands.
Keep firm footing and balance. Do not
overreach or stand on unstable sur-
faces.
Always keep the wheel in contact with
the ground.
Keep all parts of your body away from
the blade and muffler.
Always push the unit sfowly over the
ground. Stay aled for uneven side-
walks, holes in the terrain, large roots,
etc.
Safety
Glasses
B!ots
Do not force the unit Use only for
jobs explained in this manual. Use
only for edging. Do not abuse unit.
Do net use in rein or wet locations.
To reduce the risk of fire, do not allow
excessive grass, leaves, or grease to
accumulate on the attachment.
Objects strock by the cutting member
can cause serious injuries to persons.
The lawn should always be carefully
examined and cleared of all objects
prior to edging.
Never operate without blade shield in
place.
,_ WARNING:
Blades can throw objectsviolenUy.
You can be blinded or injured.
Wear safety glasses and boots.
,_ WARNING:
Hazard zone for thrown objects
Blades can throw objects violently.
Others can be blinded or injured.
Keep people and animals 50 feet
(15 m) away.
Blades move Allow blades to stop
momentarily I before removing them
after the from the cut.
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WARNING:
Blades move momentarily after the
trigger is released.
The blades can seriously cut you or
others.
A_lowblades to stop before
removing them from the cut.
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TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
Do not grasp or held exposed blade.
Stop powerbead before leaving work
area.
Allow powerbeed and gearbox to cool
before storing or transporting it in a
vehicle.
Store unit and fuel in area where fuel
vapors cannot reach sparks or open
flames from water heaters, electric
motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
Store attachment so blade cannot ac-
cidentally cause injury.
Store attachment indoors, out of reach
of children.
If situations occur which are not cov-
ered in this manual, use care and
good judgment. If you need assis-
tance, call 1-800-235-5878.
& WARNING:
Read Instruction Manual
Follow aHwarnings and instructions.
Failure to do so can result in
serious injury.
SPECIAL NOTICE: Exposure to vibra-
tions through prolonged use of gasoline
powered hand tools could cause blood
vessel or nerve damage in the fingers,
hands, and joints of people prone to cir-
culation disorders or abnormal swell-
ings. Prolonged use in cold weather has
boon linked to blood vessel damage in
otherwise healthy people. If symptoms
occur such as numbness, pain, loss of
strength, change in skin color or texture,
or foss of feeling in the fingers, hands,
or joints, discontinue the use of this tool
and seek medical attention. An anti-
vibration system does not guarantee the
avoidance of these problems. Users
who operate power tools on a continual
and regular basis must monitor closely
their physical condition and the condi-
tion of this unit.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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