Craftsman 104.79212 - Manual (Page 7)

UNDERSTANDING PROPANE
SAFETY WARNINGS FOR PROPANE UNITS
NOTE: Use propane only in containers specifically
designed and approved for this unit. Propane is a
combustible gas; it is colorless and thus invisible to the
naked eye. Propane has a harmless odorant added so
that it is possible to smell it. The propane odorant
makes the propane smell like sulfer or rotten eggs.
If at any time the smell of propane is identified,
turn off the engine. If the leak persists, remove the pro­
pane canister. Never attempt to operate a unit that has
a suspected leak. Always remove the propane canister
from any unit that has a suspected leak.
CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD
Burning propane makes Carbon Monoxide (CO). CO is
invisible, has no smell and can kill you. Operating your
trimmer in an enclosed area can be dangerous.
1. Use only in well ventilated areas. If you experience
headache, drowsiness, or nausea, turn unit off and
get fresh air quickly.
2. Never use where people are sleeping.
3. Follow unit instructions for proper use.
HANDLING & STORAGE
1. Keep out of reach of children.
2. Never expose cylinder to heat, sparks, or flame.
Never leave in direct sunlight. Never store at tern -
peratures above 120 degrees (49 degrees C).
3. Never store in living spaces.
4. Always use cylinder until it is completely empty.
5. Never refill a disposable cylinder. Refilling may cause
an explosion. Federal law forbids transportation if re -
filled, imposes a penalty up to $500,000, and 5 years
imprisonment (49 U.S.C. 5124).
6. Never put in luggage or take on trains or aircraft.
7. To discard, contact local refuse hauler or recycle center.
Never put in fire or incinerator. Do not puncture. If
your cylinder was purchased with a "Green Key" * or
similar device, install it when empty and cylinder may
be recycled with other steel items.
NOTE: FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD
Contains enough gas to cause serious fire, explosion,
and burns. To reduce chance of leak, fire, or explosion:
BEFORE USE
1. Check propane cylinder and trimmer seals. Never use
with damaged or missing seals. Discard cylinder if dirt
or rust particles are in valve area.
2. Turn trimmer off.
3. Attach cylinder outdoors away from pilot lights, flames,
sparks or other ignition sources. These sources can
ignite leaking gas.
4. Hand tighten only. Never use tools to tighten. Over­
tightening can damage seals.
5. Check for leaks. Put soapy water on connections.
Look for bubbles. Listen for hiss of escaping gas. Feel
for extreme cold. Smell for rotten egg odor. Do not
use if leaking.
6. Read and follow trimmer instructions.
DURING USE
Never use near pilot lights, flames, sparks, or other
ignition sources. They can ignite leaking gas.
AFTER USE
1. Turn trimmer off and let cool.
2. Detach cylinder when not in use.
3. Detach outdoors away from pilot lights, flames, sparks,
or other ignition sources; they can ignite leaking gas.
4. Replace cylinder cap to keep valve clean.
IN CASE OF FIRE
1. Leave area quickly and call 911 or your local fire depart­
ment for help.
2. Let fire burn out.
' Green Key- is a trademark of The Coleman Company, Inc.