Safety Instructions - Craftsman 247.772460 Operator's Manual

Warning
This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not
followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of
yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual
before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with
these instructions may result in personal injury. when you see this
symbol, HEED ITS wARNING!
Warning
CaliFornia ProPoSiTion 65
Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle
components contain or emit chemicals known to State of California
to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Training
• Read this operator's manual carefully in its entirety before
attempting to assemble this machine. Read, understand, and
follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before
operation. Keep this manual in a safe place for future and regular
reference and for ordering replacement parts.
• Be completely familiar with the controls and the proper use of this
machine before operating it.
• This machine is a precision piece of power equipment, not a
plaything. Therefore, exercise extreme caution at all times. your
machine has been designed to perform one job: to edge lawn. Do
not use it for any other purpose.
• Never allow children under 14 years of age to operate this
machine. Children 14 and over should read and understand the
instructions and safe operation practices in this manual and on
the machine and be trained and supervised by an adult.
• Only responsible individuals who are familiar with these rules of
safe operation should be allowed to use this machine.
• To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury, stay in
operator zone behind handles and keep children, bystanders,
helpers and pets at least 75 feet from lawn edger while it is in
operation. Stop machine if anyone enters area.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This machine was built to be operated according to the safe opera-
tion practices in this manual. As with any type of power equipment,
carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in
serious injury. This machine is capable of amputating fingers, hands,
toes and feet and throwing debris. Failure to observe the following
safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.
Your Responsibility—Restrict the use of this power machine to
persons who read, understand and follow the warnings and instruc-
tions in this manual and on the machine.
PreParaTion
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SaFe Handling oF gaSoline:
To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care in
handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are
explosive. Serious personal injury can occur when gasoline is spilled
on yourself or your clothes which can ignite. wash your skin and
change clothes immediately.
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used.
Remove all stones, sticks, wire, bones, toys and other foreign
objects which could be tripped over or picked up and thrown by
the blade. Thrown objects can cause serious personal injury.
Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during operation
and while performing an adjustment or repair to protect your eyes.
Thrown objects which ricochet can cause serious injury to the
eyes.
wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and close-fitting slacks
and shirts. Shirts and pants that cover the arms and legs and
steel-toed shoes are recommended. Never operate this machine
in bare feet, sandals, slippery or light weight (e.g. canvas) shoes.
Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine is
running, except where specifically recommended in the operator's
manual.
Use only an approved gasoline container.
Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed
with a plastic liner. Always place containers on the ground away
from your vehicle before filling.
Remove gas-powered equipment from the truck or trailer and
refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible, then refuel such
equipment on a trailer with a portable container, rather than from
a gasoline dispenser nozzle.
Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or
container opening at all times until fueling is complete. Do not use
a nozzle lock-open device.