When using an electrical
appliance,
basic precautions
•
should
always
be followed,
including
the following:
_ll W,,&,RNING.
Read and u nderstand
all
instructions
before using this s tring trimmer.•
Know your string trimmer.
Read operator's
manual
carefully.
Learn its applications
and l imitations,
as
well as the specific
potential
hazards
related
tothis
string trimmer.
Following
this rule w ill r educe
the
risk o felectric
shock,
fire, or serious
injury.
Do not leave string trimmer
unattended.
Do not a llow c hildren
oruntrained
individuals
to
use t his u nit.
Do not allow t obe used as atoy. Close attention
is
necessary
when used by or near children.
Use only a ccessories
that are recommended
by
themanufacturer
foryour m odel. Accessories
that may b esuitable
for o ne string trimmer
may
create arisk o finjury when used on another
string
trimmer.
Do not h andle battery
orstring trimmer
with wet
hands.
• Do not put a ny o bject into openings.
Do not use
with a ny o pening
blocked;
keep free o fdust, lint,
hair, and a nything
that may r educe
air f low.
• Donot force t ool. Use the correct tool foryour
application.
The c orrect
tool will do the job better
and s afer atthe rate f or w hich itisdesigned.
• Donot o perate
theequipment
while b arefoot
orwhen w earing
sandals
orsimilar lightweight
footwear.
Wear protective
footwear
thatwill
protect your feet a nd improve
your footing on
slippery
surfaces.
• Keep hair, loose clothing,
fingers,
and a ll p arts of
body away from openings
and m oving
parts.
• Turn off a ll c ontrols
before removing
battery.
• Donotoperate string t rimmer in explosive
atmospheres,
such as in thepresence
of
flammable
liquids, gases, ordust. String trimmer
create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
• Keep your work area c lean and w ell lit. C luttered
benches
and d ark areas invite accidents.
Keep bystanders,
children,
and visitors atleast
50ft.away w hile o perating
a string t rimmer.
Distractions
can c ause you tolose control.
Abattery operated
string trimmer
with integral
batteries
ora separate
battery pack m ust be
recharged
only w ith t he specified
charger
for t he
battery.
Acharger
that m ay b esuitable
forone type o f
battery may create arisk o ffire when used with
Use battery operated
string t rimmer only with
specifically
designated
battery pack. Use ofany
other batteries
may create arisk o ffire.
For u se with Craftsman
40Vlithium-ion
battery
packs (#29141
2Ah a nd # 138.98742
4Ah). Refer to
your battery
owners
manual
for f urther
information.
Donotoperate
charger with a damaged
cord
orplug, which could cause shorting
and electric
shock. Ifdamaged,
have the charger
replaced
by an
authorized
service
center.
• Stay a lert, watch what you aredoing and use
common
sense when operating
astring trimmer.
Do
not u se string trimmer,
while tired, upset, orunder
the influence
ofdrugs, alcohol,
ormedication.
A
moment
ofinattention
while operating
string trimmer
may r esult inserious
personal
injury.
• Store i dle appliances
- When not i nuse, string
trimmer
should be stored indoors
inadry, locked
place out of t he reach of c hildren.
• Dress properly.
Donot w ear loose c lothing or
jewelry.
Keep your hair, clothing,
and g loves
away
from moving
parts. Loose clothes,
jewelry,
orlong
hair can b e caught
inmoving
parts.
• Secure long h air a bove shoulder
level toprevent
entanglement
inmoving
parts.
• Avoid accidental
starting.
Be sure s witch isinthe
locked oroff p osition
before inserting
battery
pack.
Carrying
string t rimmer
with your finger onthe
switch orinserting
the battery pack into a string
trimmer
with t he switch on invites accidents.
• Use s afety equipment.
Always
wear eye protection
that complies
with A NSI Z87.1.
• Dust mask, non-skid
safety shoes, or hearing
protection
must be used for a ppropriate
conditions.
• Do not wear loose clothing
or jewelry.
Contain
long
hair. Loose clothes,
jewelry,
orlong h air c an be
drawn into a ir v ents.
•
Do not use on a ladder,
rooftop,
tree,
or other
unstable support.
Stable footing on a solid surface
enables
better
control
of the
string
trimmer
in
unexpected
situations.
•
Do not use string trimmer
if switch does not turn it
on or off. A string trimmer that cannot be controlled
with the switch is dangerous
and must be repaired.
•
Disconnect
battery
pack
from
string
trimmer
or
place the switch in the locked or off position before
making any adjustments,
changing
accessories,
or
storing the string
trimmer.
Such preventive
safety
measures
reduce
the
risk of starting
the
string
trimmer accidentally.
•
When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from
other
metal objects
like: paper clips,
coins, keys,
nails, screws, or other small metal objects that can
make a connection
from one terminal to another.
another battery.
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