Craftsman C944.511601 - Manual (Page 3)

PLAN AHEAD
• Always wear eye protection when op­
erating, servicing, or performing main­
tenance on this attachment. Wearing
eye protection will help to prevent
rocks or debris from being blown or
ricocheting into eyes and face which
can result in blindness and/or serious
injury. Eye protection should be
marked ANS! Z87.
• Always wear foot protection. Do not
go barefoot or wear sandals.
• Always wear respirator or face mask
when working with unit in dusty envi­
ronments.
• Secure hair above shoulder length.
Secure or remove jewelry, loose
clothing, or clothing with loosely
hanging straps, ties, tassels, etc.
They can be caught in moving parts.
• Do not operate unit when you are
tired, ill, upset, or if you are under the
influence of alcohol, drugs, or medi­
cation.
• Keep children, bystanders, and ani­
mals away from work area a mini­
mum of 30 feet {f 0 meters) when
starting or operating unit. Do not
point blower discharge opening in
the direction of people or pets.
• inspect area before use. Remove all
debris and hard objects such as rocks,
glass, wire, etc. that can ricochet, be
thrown, or otherwise cause injury or
damage during operation.
FUEL SAFETY (for gas powerheads)
• Eliminate all sources of sparks or
flame (including smoking, open
flames, or work that can cause
sparks) in the areas where fuel is
mixed, poured, or stored.
• Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area;
store fuel in a cool, dry, well ventilated
place; use an approved, marked con­
tainer for all fuel purposes.
• Do not smoke while handling fuel or
while operating the unit.
• Make sure the attachment is properly
assembled and in good operating
condition.
• Do not fill fuel tank while engine is
running.
• Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up fuel
spills before starting engine.
• Move at least f 0 feet {3 meters)
away from fuel and fueling site be­
fore starting engine.
• Always store gasoline in a container
approved for flammable liquids.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY (for electric
powerheads)
A
w
ARNING:
Avoid a dangerous environment. To re­
duce the risk of electrical shock, do not
use in rain, in damp or wet locations, or
around swimming pools, hot tubs, etc.
Do not expose to snow, rain, or water to
avoid the possibility of electrical shock.
Do not use on wet surfaces. Do not
handle extension cord plug or unit with
wet hands. Avoid dangerous situations.
Do not use in the presence of flam­
mable liquids or gases to avoid creating
a fire or explosion and/or causing dam­
age to unit. Do not abuse cord. Never
carry the unit by the extension cord or
yank extension cord to disconnect unit.
To unplug, 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. Turn off all controls
before unplugging. Do not expose cords
to heat, oil, or water. Do not use with
damaged cord or plug. If unit 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. Unplug the unit from
the power source when not in use, be­
fore servicing, and when changing ac­
cessories and/or attachments. Do not
put any object into openings. Do not use
with any opening blocked; keep free of
dust, lint, hair and anything that may
reduce air flow.
• Use only a voltage supply as shown
on the nameplate of the powetiread.
• Avoid dangerous environments. Do
not use in unventilated areas or where
dust or explosive vapors can build up.
• To reduce the risk of electric shock,
the powerhead may have a polarized
plug (one blade is wider than the oth­
er); if so, it will require the use of a
polarized extension cord. The ap­
pliance plug will fit into a polarized
extension cord only one way. if the
plug does not fit fully into the exten­
sion cord, reverse the plug. If the
plug still does not fit, obtain a correct
polarized extension cord. A polarized
extension cord will require the use of
a polarized wall outlet. This plug will
fit into the polarized wall outlet only
one way. If plug does not fit fully into
the wall outlet, reverse the plug. If it