Operating Safety; Repair/Adjustments Safety - Craftsman 536.797470 Owner's Manual

tank cap securely and w_pe up spilled
fuel.
• Never remove the fuel tank cap or add
fuel to a running or hot engine°
• Never store fuel or edger/trimmer with
fuel in the tank inside a building where
fumes may reach an open flame.
OPERATING SAFETY
• Never allow children or young teenagers
to operate the edger/trimmer, Keep them
away while it is operating, Never allow
adults to operate the edger/trimmer
without proper instruction,
. Do not operate this machine if you are
taking 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 machine safely, ' '
. Always wear safety glasses, or eye
Shields during'opei'ati0n .or while perform-
ing an adjustment or repair to protect
your eyes from foreign objects that may
be thrown from the adgedtrimmer.
• Do not put hands or feet near Or under
rotating 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
falling..
• Never operate the edger/trimmer without
proper guards, plates, or other safety
protective devices in place,
- Never operate the edger/trimmer at high
transport speeds on slippery surfaces.
Look behind and use care when backing
• Never allow bystanders near the edger!
trimmer.
• Keep children and pets away while
operating.
• Never operate the edger/trimmer wilhout
good visibility or light.
, Do not run the engine indoors_ The
exhaust fumes are dangerous, containing
CARBON MONOXIDE, an ODORLESS
and DEADLY GAS. .'
• Take all possible precautions when
leaving the edger/trimmer unattended°
Stop the engine°
. Do not overload the edger/trimmer
capacity by attempting to edge too deep
at too fast a rate.
SAFE STORAGE
Always refer to the owner's manual
instructionsfor important details if the
edger/trimmer is to be stored for an
extended period..
• Never store the edger/trimmer with fue_ in
the fuel tank inside a building where
ignition sources are present such as
water and space heaters, clothes dryers,
and the likeoAllow the engine to cool
before storing in any enclosure.
• Keep the edger/trimmer in safe working
condition. Check all fasteners at frequent
intervals for proper tightness.
REPAIR!ADJUSTMENTS SAFETY
. After strikinga foreign object, stop the
engine (motor). Remove the wire from the
spark plug, and keep the wire away from
the plug to prevent accidental starting.
Thoroughly inspect the edger/trimmer for
any damage, and repair the damage
before restarting and operating it,,
,; If edger_rimmer shouldstart to vibrate
abnormally, stop engine (motor) and
check inlmediatelyfor the cause.
Vibration is generally a warning of
trouble,
• Stop the blade whenever you leave the
.operating position. Also, disconnect the
spark plug wire before unclogging the
blades and when making any repairs,
adjustments, or inspections.
• When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting,
shut off the engine and make certain all
moving parts have stopped.
• Never attempt to make any adjustments
while the engine is running except when
specifically recommended by the manu-
facturer..
WARNING: The engine exhaust
from this product contains chemicals
known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive
harm,.
WARNING: This unit is equipped
with an internal combustion engine and
should not be used on or near any unim-
proved forest-covered, brush-covered or
grass-covered land unless the engine's ex-
haust system is equipped with a spark ar-
rester meeting applicable local or state laws
(if any). if a spark arrester is used, it should
be maintained in effective working order by
the operator,
In the state of California the spark arresler
is required by law (Section 4442 of the Cali-
fornia Public Resources Code). Other
states may have similar laws. Federal laws