Craftsman C944.511591 - Manual (Page 4)

ken, or damaged in any other way
before using the unit.
• Maintain the unit according to recom­
mended procedures. Keep the blade
sharp. Never use flailing devices,
wire, rope, string, etc.
• Use only specified blade; make sure
it is properly installed and securely
fastened.
• Never start engine with clutch shroud
removed. The clutch can fly off and
cause serious injury.
• Be sure blade stops turning when
engine idles.
• Make carburetor adjustments with
the lower end supported to prevent
the blade from contacting any object.
Hold the unit by hand; do not use the
shoulder strap for support.
• Keep others away when making car­
buretor adjustments.
• Use only recommended Craftsman
accessories and replacement parts.
• Have all maintenance and service
not explained in this manual per­
formed by a Sears Service Centre.
FUEL SAFETY
• Mix and pour fuel outdoors.
• Keep away from sparks or flames.
• Use a container approved for fuel.
• Do not smoke or allow smoking near
fuel or the unit or while using the unit.
• Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all
fuel spills before starting engine.
• Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away
from fueling site before starting engine.
• Stop engine and allow it to cool be­
fore removing fuel cap.
• Remove fuel cap slowly.
CUTTING SAFETY
A WARNING: Inspect the area to
be cut before each use. Remove ob­
jects (rocks, broken glass, nails, wire,
string, etc.) which can be thrown or be­
come entangled in the blade.
• Keep others including children, ani­
mals, bystanders, and helpers at least
50 feet (15 meters) away. Stop the en­
gine immediately if you are ap­
proached.
• Always keep engine on the right-
hand side of your body.
• Hold the unit firmly with both hands.
• Keep firm footing and balance. Do
not overreach.
• Keep blade below waist level.
• Do not raise powerhead engine above
your waist.
• Keep all parts of your body away
from blade and muffler.
• Cut from your left to your right.
• Use only in daylight or good artificial
light.
• Use only for jobs explained in this
manual.
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
• Stop the powerhead engine before
carrying unit.
• Keep muffler away from your body.
• Allow engine to cool and secure unit
before storing or transporting it in a
vehicle.
• Empty the fuel tank before storing or
transporting the unit. Use up fuel left
in the carburetor by starting the en­
gine and letting it run until it stops.
• Store unit and fuel in an area where
fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or
open flames from water heaters, elec­
tric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
• Store unit so the blade cannot acci­
dentally cause injury.
• Store unit indoors, out of reach of
children.
SPECIAL NOTICE: Exposure to vibra­
tions through prolonged use of gasoline
powered hand tools could cause blood
vessel or nerve damage in the fingers,
hands, and joints of people prone to cir­
culation disorders or abnormal swellings.
Prolonged use in cold weather has been
linked to blood vessel damage in other­
wise healthy people. If symptoms occur
such as numbness, pain, loss of
strength, change in skin color or texture,
or loss of feeling in the fingers, hands, or
joints, discontinue the use of this tool
and seek medical attention. An anti­
vibration system does not guarantee the
avoidance of these problems. Users
who operate power tools on a continual
and regular basis must monitor closely
their physical condition and the condition
of this tool.
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