Craftsman 944.511580 - Manual (Page 4)

carry current from the power source
the full length of the extension cord to
the unit. An undersized extension
cord will cause a drop in line voltage
resulting in loss of power and over­
heating. If in doubt, use the next
heavier gauge. The lower the gauge
number, the heavier the cord.
• Do not use multiple cords.
• Do not abuse cord. Never carry the
unit by the extension cord or yank ex­
tension cord to disconnect unit. To un­
plug, grasp the plug, not the cord. Do
not use cord as a handle, close a
door on cord, or pull cord around
sharp edges or corners. Do not ex­
pose cords to heat, oil, or water.
• Keep the extension cord clear of op­
erator and obstacles at all times.
• Tie cord to cord retainer and con­
nect to recessed plug as shown in
this manual to prevent damage to
unit and/or extension cord and to re­
duce the possibility of the extension
cord disconnecting from the unit dur­
ing operation.
• Do not attempt to repair unit. Inspect
the insulation and connectors on the
powerhead and extension cord before
each use. If there is any damage, do
not use until damage is repaired by
your authorized service dealer.
• Do not use the powerhead if the
switch does not turn the unit on and
off properly. Have the unit repaired by
your authorized service dealer.
• Do not use with damaged cord or
plug. If powerhead is not working as it
should, has been dropped, damaged,
left outdoors, or dropped into water,
return it to your authorized service
dealer for repair.
• Avoid unintentional starting of the
unit. Never carry unit with your finger
on the switch. Be sure the switch is
in the OFF position and never touch
the switch when connecting exten­
sion cord.
• Unplug the unit from the power
source when not in use, before servic­
ing, and when changing accessories
and/or attachments.
• Avoid any body contact with any
grounded conductor, such as metal
fences, or pipes, to avoid the possibil­
ity of electric shock.
• Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)
protection should be provided on the
circuit or outlet to be used for the
powerhead. Receptacles are avail­
able having built-in GFCI protection
and may be used for this measure of
safety.
UNIT/MAINTENANCE SAFETY
WARNING; Disconnect power-
head spark plug {or disconnect power-
head from power source) before per­
forming maintenance.
• Inspect entire unit before each use.
Replace damaged parts. Check for
fuel leaks. Make sure all fasteners
are in place and securely fastened.
• Maintain unit according to recom­
mended procedures.
• Have all maintenance and service
not explained in this manual per­
formed by a Sears Service Center.
• Throw away tines that are bent,
warped, cracked, broken, or dam­
aged in any other way. Replace
parts that are cracked, chipped, or
damaged before using the unit.
• Use only recommended Craftsman
parts and accessories. Never use
wire, wire rope, string, flailing de­
vices, etc.
• Be sure tines stop turning when en­
gine idles (see CARBURETOR AD­
JUSTMENTS section of powerhead
manual).
• Remove the tines before making
carburetor adjustments. Hold the
unit by hand.
• Keep others away when making car­
buretor adjustments.
• Never start the unit with the clutch
housing removed. The clutch can
fly off and cause serious injury.
• Avoid heavy contact with solid ob­
jects that might stop the tines. If
heavy contact occurs, stop the unit
and inspect for damage.
• If tines strike a foreign object, follow
these steps: stop unit and discon­
nect spark plug wire (or disconnect
from power source), inspect for
damage, and repair any damage be­
fore resuming operation of the unit.
• Never douse or squirt the attach­
ment with water or any other liquid.
Clean unit and decals with a damp
sponge (see
STORAGE).
CULTIVATING SAFETY
^WARNING: Inspect the area to
be cultivated before each use. Remove
objects (rocks, vines, branches, broken
glass, nails, wire, string, etc.) which can
be thrown by the tines or can wrap
around the shaft.