Craftsman 172.74544 - Manual (Page 10)

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont.
A\ WARNING:
: Some dust particles created by lawn and garden tools
contain chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive
harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
• Compounds in fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides, and insecticides.
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending upon how often you do this
type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals:
• Work in a well-ventilated area
• Work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks
that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
A\ WARNING:
NEVER reach under the trimmer (cutting line area) until
trimmer has completely stopped. The trimmer's cutting line will continue to
rotate for a few seconds after it is switched off.
ADDITIONAL RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
A\ WARNING:
BE SURE to read and understand all instructions. Failure to
follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or
serious personal injury.
1. ALWAYS wear safety glasses or eye shields when using this tool
Everyday eyeglasses have only impact-resistant lenses; they are NOT safety glasses.
2. PROTECT your lungs. Wear a face mask, dust mask or respirator if the operation is dusty.
3. PROTECT your hearing. Wear appropriate personal hearing protection during use.
Under some conditions noise from this product may contribute to hearing loss.
4. ALL VISITORS AND BYSTANDERS MUST wear the same safety equipment that the
operator of the tool wears.
5. ALWAYS check the tool for damaged parts. Before further use of the tool, a guard
or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine if it will operate
properly and perform its intended function. Check for misalignment or binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition that may affect the tool’s operation.
A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced
at a Sears Service center.
6.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Refer to them frequently and use them
to instruct others who may use this tool. If someone borrows this tool, make sure
they have these instructions also.