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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
!
Read and understand all instructions. Failure
to follow all instructions listed below may
result in electric shock, fire and/or serious
personal injury:
■ Do not operate power tools in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power
tools create sparks which may ignite the
dust or fumes.
■ Do not allow children or untrained
individuals to use this unit.
■ Don’t expose power tools to rain or wet
conditions. Water entering a power tool will
increase the risk of electric shock.
■ Do not handle plugs or tools with wet
hands.
■ Never allow children to operate the
equipment. Never allow adults to operate the
equipment without proper instruction.
■ Always wear safety glasses with side
shields. Everyday glasses have only impact
resistant lenses. They are NOT safety
glasses. Following this rule will reduce
the risk of eye injury. Use a face mask if
operation is dusty.
■ Wear eye protection when operating this
product. Secure long hair above shoulder
level to prevent entanglement in moving parts.
■ Do not expose to rain, store indoors.
■ Do not operate in poor lighting.
■ Keep all parts of your body away from any
moving part.
■ Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers and all
body parts away from openings and moving
parts.
■ Wear heavy long pants, boots, and gloves.
Avoid loose garments or jewelry that could
get caught in moving parts of the machine or
its motor.
■ Do not force the tool. Use the correct tool
for your application. The correct tool will do
the job better and safer at the rate for which it
is designed.
■ Do not operate the equipment while
barefoot or when wearing sandals or similar
lightweight footwear. Wear protective
footwear that will protect your feet and
improve your footing on slippery surfaces.
■ Secure long hair so it is above shoulder
level to prevent entanglement in any moving
parts.
■ Keep firm footing and balance. Do not
overreach. Overreaching can result in loss of
balance.
■ Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close
attention is necessary when used by or near
children.
■ Do not use tools if switch does not turn it
on or off. Any tools that cannot be controlled
with the switch is dangerous and must be
repaired.
■ Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at
least 50 ft. away.
■ Do not operate this unit when you are tired,
ill, or under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or
medication.
■ Do not operate in poor lighting.
■ Keep all parts of your body away from any
moving parts and all hot surfaces of the unit.
■ Do not put any object into openings. Do not
use with any opening blocked; keep openings
free of dust, lint, hair, and anything that may
reduce air flow.
■ Exercise care in handling batteries in
order not to short the battery with conducting
materials such as rings, bracelets, and keys.
The battery or conductor may overheat and
cause burns.
■ Use only with Craftsman model 71.9883 or
71.98838 60V Lithium-ion battery packs.
■ Do not operate charger with a damaged
cord or plug, which could cause shorting
and electric shock. If damaged, immediately
discontinue use. Replace the charger with the
identical unit as listed in the Parts List of this
manual.
