Craftsman 71.74291 - Manual (Page 3)

always be followed to reduce the risk
of fire, electric shock, and personal
injury, including the following:
To reduce risk of injury:
Before any use, be sure everyone
using this electric product reads and
understands all safety and operation
instructions contained in this manual.
Save these instructions and review
frequently prior to use. Store in wall
charger slot.
AVOID DANGEROUS
ENVIRONMENTS and weather
conditions when using this tool.
KEEP CHILDREN AWAY - All
visitors should be kept at a safe
distance from work area.
STORE IDLE UNIT INDOORS - When
not in use, the unit should be stored
indoors in a dry location - out of reach
of children.
DON’T FORCE THE TOOL - It will do
the job better and with less likelihood
of a risk of injury at the rate for which it
was designed.
USE RIGHT TOOL - Do not use the
tool for any job except that for which it
is intended.
WARNING: KEEP HANDS AND ALL
BODY PARTS AWAY from the blades.
The blade edges are sharp and can
cause injury even when the tool is
OFF.
DRESS PROPERLY - Do not wear
loose clothing or jewelry. They can
be caught in moving parts. Use of
gloves and substantial footwear is
recommended when working out­
doors. Wear protective hair covering to
contain long hair.
DON’T OVERREACH - Maintain
proper footing and balance at all
times. Use both hands to operate unit
safely.
USE SAFETY GLASSES - Always
wear proper eye protection, and use a
face or dust mask if operation is dusty.
MAINTAIN UNIT WITH CARE - Keep
the unit clean for best performance
and to reduce the risk of injury. Follow
instructions for service. Keep handles
dry, clean, and free from oil and
grease.
UNINTENTIONAL STARTING -
Don’t carry any tool while holding the
switch area. The unit is shipped partly
charged, and may start inadvertently if
not handled properly.
CHECK DAMAGED PARTS - If any
component of the system experiences
a hard impact, check that no parts
were damaged and verify that the
unit operates properly. Check for
misalignment or bending of moving
parts, breakage of parts, and any
other condition that may affect
operation. A part that is damaged
should be properly repaired or re­
placed by an authorized service
center.
STAY ALERT - Watch what you are
doing. Use common sense. Do not
operate the tool when you are tired.
DON’T GRASP THE EXPOSED
CUTTING BLADES of the hedge
trimmer or pole saw when picking up
or holding the unit. Do not attempt to
remove cut material nor hold material
to be cut when blades are moving.
Make sure the unit’s switch is off and
the battery pack is removed before
clearing jammed material from blades.
DON’T GRASP MOVING LINE of the
line trimmer. Do not attempt to remove
cut material or hold material to be cut
when the line is moving. Make sure
the unit’s switch is off and the battery
pack is removed before clearing or
changing line.
ATTACH LINE GUARD ON LINE
TRIMMER ATTACHMENT
- Before
use, attach the line guard correctly.