Craftsman 172.74544 - Manual (Page 9)

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont.
SAFETY RULES FOR ELECTRIC TRIMMERS cont
7. DO NOT carry the trimmer by the cord or pull the cord to disconnect it from the
receptacle. Keep cord away from heat, oil and sharp edges.
8. DO NOT grasp or touch the exposed cutting line when picking up or holding the trimmer.
9. DO NOT FORCE the trimmer. Do not try to cut more than what the trimmer is designed
for. It will do a better job with less chance of injury when used at the rate for which it is
designed.
10. MAINTAIN the trimmer with care. ALWAYS inspect the extension cord and replace
it if damaged.
11. KEEP the handle dry, clean and free of oil and grease. Use a clean cloth when cleaning.
DO NOT use solvents, brake fluids, gasoline, or other petroleum products to clean the
trimmer. They can damage plastic parts.
12. NEVER, for any reason, touch the cutting line or other moving parts during use.
13. WHEN INSTALLING SAFETY GUARD OR CHANGING CUTTING LINE SPOOL
be careful of the line cutter on the guard. Cutter is sharp and can cause injury
(see page 14, Fig. 4a).
14. KEEP guard in place and in good working order. Keep guard positioned between you
and cutting line. Keep hands and feet away from cutting line.
15. ALWAYS store the trimmer indoors when not in use. It should be stored in a dry place,
high up or locked in a place that is out of the reach of children.
16. ALWAYS use only the cutting line provided with this trimmer or sold by Sears.
Use of any other cutting line may create a hazardous situation.
17. ALWAYS keep ventilation openings clear of debris.
18. BEFORE using the trimmer, remove any stones, sticks, debris or objects that could be
entangled in or thrown by the trimmer.
19. NYLON CUTTING LINE Keep face, hands and feet clear of rotating nylon line at all times.
20. THE ROTATING LINE PERFORMS A CUTTING FUNCTION. Use care when trimming
around screens and flowers and other objects that you DO NOT want damaged or cut.
21. KEEP ALL BYSTANDERS AWAY at a safe distance from the work area, especially children.
Make sure that persons and pets are at least 100 feet away.
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IMPORTANT WARNING:
When this tool is being used as a trimmer or edger, stones and other objects
can be thrown out at high speed by the line. The tool and guard are designed to help
reduce the danger. However, the following special precautions should be taken.
TO REDUCE THE RISK of rebound or ricochet injury, always work away from any solid
objects such as walls, steps, large stones, landscape bricks, timbers, trees, etc.
Use extreme care when working close to solid objects and when necessary edge
or trim by hand.