Craftsman C944.511591 - Manual (Page 3)

MM DANGER: Blade can thrust vio­
lently away from material it does not
cut. Biade thrust can cause amputa­
tion of arms or legs. Keep people and
animals 50 feet (15 meters) away.
^ WARNING: Blade can throw ob­
jects violently. You can be blinded or
injured. Wear eye and leg protection.
ALWAYS WEAR
F
Eye
Protection
if Leg
■ ■ Guards
gg
Boots
A WARNING: Hazard zone for
thrown objects. Blade can throw ob­
jects violently. Others can be blinded
or injured. Keep people and animals
50 feet (15 meters) away.
a WARNING: The blade continues
to spin after throttle is released or engine
is turned off. The coasting blade can
throw objects or seriously cut you if acci­
dentally touched. Stop the blade by con­
tacting the left hand side of coasting
blade with material already cut.
OPERATOR SAFETY
• Dress properly. Always wear safety
glasses or similar eye protection
when operating, or performing main­
tenance on your unit (safety glasses
are available). Eye protection should
be marked Z87.
• Always wear face or dust mask if op­
eration is dusty.
• Always wear heavy, long pants, long
sleeves, boots, and gloves. Wearing
safety leg guards is recommended.
• Always wear foot protection. Do not
go barefoot or wear sandals.
• Secure hair above shoulder length.
Secure or remove loose clothing and
jewelry or clothing with loosely hang­
ing ties, straps, tassels, etc. They
can be caught in moving parts.
• Being fully covered also helps protect
you from debris and pieces of toxic
plants thrown by spinning blade.
• Stay Alert. Do not operate unit when
you are tired, ill, upset or under influ­
ence of alcohol, drugs, or medica­
tion, Watch what you are doing; use
common sense.
• Wear hearing protection.
• Never start or run the engine inside a
closed room or building. Breathing
exhaust fumes can kill.
• Keep handles free of oil and fuel.
• Always use the handlebar and a
properly adjusted shoulder strap
when using brushcutter attachment
(see ASSEMBLY).
UNIT/MAINTENANCE SAFETY
A WARNING: Disconnect power-
head spark plug before performing
maintenance.
• Look for and replace damaged or
loose parts before each use. Look
for ancl repair fuel leaks before use.
Keep unit in good working condition.
• Throw away blades that are bent,
warped, cracked, broken, or dam­
aged in any other way. Replace any
parts that are cracked, chipped, bro­