SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont.
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WARNING:
NEVER reach under the trimmer (cutting line area) until
trimmer has completely stopped. The trimmer's cutting line will continue to
rotate for a few seconds after it is switched off.
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WARNING:
BE SURE to read and understand all instructions. Failure to
follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or
serious personal injury.
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WARNING:
: Some dust particles created by lawn and garden tools
contain chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive
harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
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SAFETY RULES FOR ELECTRIC TRIMMERS cont.
• Compounds in fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides, and insecticides.
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending upon how often you do this
type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals:
• Work in a well-ventilated area
• Work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks
that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
ADDITIONAL RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
1.
ALWAYS wear safety glasses or eye shields when using this tool
Everyday eyeglasses have only impact-resistant lenses; they are
NOT safety glasses.
2.
PROTECT your lungs. Wear a face mask, dust mask or respirator if the operation is dusty.
3.
PROTECT your hearing. Wear appropriate personal hearing protection during use.
Under some conditions noise from this product may contribute to hearing loss.
4.
ALL VISITORS AND BYSTANDERS MUST wear the same safety equipment that the
operator of the tool wears.
5.
ALWAYS check the tool for damaged parts. Before further use of the tool, a guard
or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine if it will operate
properly and perform its intended function. Check for misalignment or binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition that may affect the tool’s operation.
A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced
at a Sears Service center.
6.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Refer to them frequently and use them
to instruct others who may use this tool. If someone borrows this tool, make sure
they have these instructions also.
When this tool is being used as a trimmer or edger, stones and other objects
can be thrown out at high speed by the line. The tool and guard are designed to help
reduce the danger. However, the following special precautions should be taken.
TO REDUCE THE RISK of rebound or ricochet injury, always work away from any solid
objects such as walls, steps, large stones, landscape bricks, timbers, trees, etc.
Use extreme care when working close to solid objects and when necessary edge
or trim by hand.
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IMPORTANT WARNING:
7.
DO NOT carry the trimmer by the cord or pull the cord to disconnect it from the
receptacle. Keep cord away from heat, oil and sharp edges.
8.
DO NOT grasp or touch the exposed cutting line when picking up or holding the trimmer.
9.
DO NOT FORCE the trimmer. Do not try to cut more than what the trimmer is designed
for. It will do a better job with less chance of injury when used at the rate for which it is
designed.
10.
MAINTAIN the trimmer with care. ALWAYS inspect the extension cord and replace
it if damaged.
11.
KEEP the handle dry, clean and free of oil and grease. Use a clean cloth when cleaning.
DO NOT use solvents, brake fluids, gasoline, or other petroleum products to clean the
trimmer. They can damage plastic parts.
12.
NEVER, for any reason, touch the cutting line or other moving parts during use.
13.
WHEN INSTALLING SAFETY GUARD OR CUTTING LINE OR CHANGING CUTTING LINE
SPOOL be careful of the line cutter on the guard. Cutter is sharp and can cause injury
(see page 14, Fig. 4a).
14.
KEEP guard in place and in good working order. Keep guard positioned between you
and cutting line. Keep hands and feet away from cutting line.
15.
ALWAYS store the trimmer indoors when not in use. It should be stored in a dry place,
high up or locked in a place that is out of the reach of children.
16.
ALWAYS use only the cutting line provided with this trimmer or sold by Sears.
Use of any other cutting line may create a hazardous situation.
17.
ALWAYS keep ventilation openings clear of debris.
18.
BEFORE using the trimmer, remove any stones, sticks, debris or objects that could be
entangled in or thrown by the trimmer.
19.
NYLON CUTTING LINE Keep face, hands and feet clear of rotating nylon line at all times.
20.
THE ROTATING LINE PERFORMS A CUTTING FUNCTION. Use care when trimming
around screens and flowers and other objects that you
DO NOT want damaged or cut.
21.
KEEP ALL BYSTANDERS AWAY at a safe distance from the work area, especially children.
Make sure that persons and pets are at least 100 feet away.
