WHILE O PERATING
• Never start o rruntheunitinside aclosed r oom orbuilding.
Breathing exhaust fumes canbefatal. O perate thisunit o nly ina
well-ventilated
outdoor area.
Wear safety glasses orgoggles that m eet ANSI Z87.1-1989 standards
and are marked assuch. Wear ear/hearing
protection
when o perating
this unit. Wear aface ordust mask i fthe operation isdusty.
Wear h eavy l ong pants, boots, gloves a nd a long sleeve s hirt. D o
notwear l oose clothing, jewelry, short p ants, sandals orgo
barefoot. Secure h air a bove s houlder level.
The cutting attachment shield m ust a lways b einplace w hile
operating theunit a satrimmer. Donotoperate u nit w ithout both
trimming lines extended, and theproper line installed. Donot
extend t hetrimming line beyond t helength o ftheshield.
This unit h as aclutch. The cutting a ttachment
remains stationary
when t he engine isidling. Ifitdoes n ot, t ake the unit t oaSears or
other qualified service dealer foranadjustment.
Adjust the D-handle
toyour s ize inorder toprovide the best g rip.
Besure thecutting attachment isnotincontact withanything
before starting t heunit.
Use theunit o nly indaylight orgood artificial light.
Avoid a ccidental
starting. Beinthe starting position whenever
pulling
the starter rope. The operator and unit m ust b einastable p osition
while starting. Refer to
Starting/Stopping
Instructions.
Use the right tool. Only use this tool for its intended purpose.
Do not overreach. Always keep proper footing and balance.
Always hold the unit with both hands when operating. Keep a
firm grip on both handles or grips.
Keep hands, face, and feet at a distance from all moving parts. Do not
touch or try to stop the cutting attachment when it rotates.
Do not touch the engine, gear housing or muffler. These parts get
extremely hot from operation, even after the unit is turned off.
Do not operate the engine faster than the speed needed to cut, trim
or edge. Do not run the engine at high speed when not cutting.
Always stop the engine when cutting is delayed or when walking
from one cutting location to another.
If you strike or become entangled with a foreign object, stop the engine
immediately and check for damage. Do not operate before repairing
damage. Do not operate the unit with loose or damaged parts.
Stop the unit, switch the engine to off, and disconnect
the spark
plug for maintenance or repair.
Use only replacement parts or accessories recommended
for this
tool that are distributed by Sears or a Craftsman outlet. Use of any
replacement parts or accessories purchased elsewhere may be
hazardous, and will also void your warranty.
Keep unit clean of vegetation and other materials. They may
become lodged between the cutting attachment
and shield.
To reduce fire hazard, replace a faulty muffler and spark arrestor.
Keep the engine and muffler free from grass, leaves, excessive
grease or carbon build up.
OTHER SAFETY WARNINGS
Never store the unit with fuel in the tank, inside a building where
fumes may reach an open flame (pilot lights, etc.) or sparks
(switches, electrical motors, etc.).
Allow the engine to cool before storing or transporting.
Be sure to
secure the unit while transporting.
Store the unit in a dry area, locked up or up high to prevent
unauthorized
use or damage, out of the reach of children.
Never douse or squirt the unit with water or any other liquid. Keep
handles dry, clean and free from debris. Clean after each use, see
Cleaning and Storage Instructions.
Keep these instructions.
Refer to them often and use them to
instruct other users. If you loan someone this unit, also loan them
these instructions.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
• SAFETY
AND iNTERNATiONAL
SYMBOLS
•
This operator's
manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs
that may appear on this product.
Read the operator's
manual for complete safety, assembly, operating and maintenance and repair information.
SYMBOL
MEANING
'SAFETY
ALEftT SYM BOL
_,_
Indicates danger, warning or caution. May be used in
conjunction
with 0!her symbols or pictographs,
, REAl) 0PERATOR'S
MANUAL
IllLLJl|
WARNING:
Read the operator s manual(s) and follow
all warnings and safety instructions. Failure to do so can
result in serious injury to the operator and!or bystanders,
* WEAR EYE AND NEARING PROTECTION
WARNING:
ThrOwn objectS and loud noise Can
cause severe eye injury and hearing loss. Wear eye
protection meeting ANSI Z87:1-1989 standards and ear
protection when operating this unit. Use a full face shield
when needed.
SYMBOL
MEANING
I
• ON/OFF STOP CONTROL
ON / START / RUN
• ON/OFF STOP CONTROL
OFF or STOP
A
• KEEP BYSTANDERS
AWAY
Lt_1_
WARNING:
Keep all bystanders, especially children
and pets. at least 50 feet (15 m; from the operating area.
• NOT SURFACE
WARNING:
Do not touch a hot muffler, gear housing
or cylinder. You may get burned. These parts get
extremely hot from operation. They remain hot for a
short time after the unit is turned off.
r_'_
,, UNLEADED FUEL
II_I1_ !1
AlwaYs uSe Clean freSh unleaded fuel
OIL
t
Refer to operator!s
manual foi the proper type of oil.
o THROWN OBJECTS AND ROTATING CUTTER CAN
CAUSE SEVERE iNJURY
WARNING:
Do not operate without the cutting
attachment
shield in place.
Keeo awayfrom
the
rotating cutting attachment.
* SHARP BLADE
.._,jpr
WARNING:
Sharp blade on cutting attachment
shield. To prevent serious injury, do not touch the line
cutting blade.