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Ifsituations
occur which a re not c ov-
ered i nthis manual, use care and
good j udgment.
Ifyou need a ssis-
tance, contact your S ears Service
Center orcall 1 -800-235-5878.
OPERATOR
SAFETY
• Dress properly.
Always wear safety
glasses orsimilar eye protection
when o perating,
orperforming
main-
tenance, onyour u nit ( safety
glasses are available). Eye protec-
tion should b emarked Z87.
• Always wear f ace ordust mask i f
operation
isdusty.
• Always wear heavy, long p ants, long
sleeves, boots, and gloves. Wearing
safety leg guards isrecommended.
• Always wear foot p rotection.
Do not
gobarefoot orwear sandals. Stay
clear ofspinning line.
• Secure hair a bove s houlder length.
Secure orremove loose c lothing or
clothing with loosely hanging ties,
straps, tassels, etc. T hey c an be
caught inmoving parts.
• Being f ully covered also helps p ro-
tect y ou from debris and pieces of
toxic plants thrown byspinning line.
• Stay A lert. Donot o perate this unit
when y ou are tired, ill,upset orun-
der t he influence ofalcohol, drugs,
ormedication.
Watch what you are
doing; use common sense.
• Wear hearing protection.
• Never start orrun inside a closed
room orbuilding. Breathing
exhaust
fumes can kill.
• Keep h andles free ofoiland fuel.
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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