Craftsman 74815 Operation Manual - Page 4

ELECTRICAL SAFETY cont. 3. Do not abuse the cord on the charging stand. Never carry the charging stand by its power cord. Never pull the power cord to remove the charging stand from the power outlet. Damage to the cord or charging stand could occur and create an electric shock hazard. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Replace damaged cords immediately. Damaged cords increase the risk of electric shock. The label on your tool may include the following symbols. V A Hz W rain ,-,,.,...no RPM SPM OPM Z SERVICE SAFETY Volts Amps Hertz Watts Minutes Alternating current Direct current No-load speed Class II construction, Double Insulated Revolutions per minute Strokes per minute Orbits per minute Indicates danger, warning or caution. It means attention! Your safety is involved. 1. If any part of this trimmer is missing or should break, bend, or fail in any way; or should any component fail to perform properly: SHUT OFF the power switch and remove the trimmer plug from the power source and have the missing, damaged or failed parts replaced BEFORE resuming operation. 2. Tool service should be performed at a Sears Parts and Repair Center. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury. 3. When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions in the maintenance section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow maintenance instructions may create a risk of electric shock or injury. SAFETY RULES FOR CORDLESS TRIMMERS 1. KNOW your cordless trimmer. Read operator's manual carefully. Learn the applications and limitations, as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire or serious injury. 2. CAUTION: DO NOT have the battery pack installed in the trimmer when not in use. 3. DO NOT use trimmer without adequate lighting. ALWAYS make sure that you can see what you are trimming and edging. 4. Use trimmer ONLY when grass and weeds are dry. 5. ALWAYS remove objects such as stones, sticks, and debris from the trimming/edging path that could become entangled in, or thrown by, the trimmer. 6. ALWAYS hold the trimmer by both the main rear handle and the auxiliary handle for greater control and balance. NEVER reach under the safety guard. SAFETY RULES FOR CORDLESS TRIMMERS cont. 7. DO NOT grasp or touch the exposed cutting line when picking up or holding the trimmer. 8. 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. g. 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. 10. NEVER, for any reason, touch the cutting line or other moving parts during use. 11. When changing cutting line spool be careful of the line cutter on the guard. Cutter is sharp and can cause injury (see page 17, Fig. 5a) 12. 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. 13. ALWAYS store the trimmer indoors with battery pack removed 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. 14. Cordless tools do not have to be plugged into an electrical outlet; therefore, they are always in operating condition when the battery pack is installed. Be aware of possible hazards when not using your battery operated tool or when changing accessories. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious personal injury. 15. Do not place battery tools or their batteries near fire or heat. This will reduce the risk of explosion and possible injury. 16. Do not crush, drop or damage battery pack. Never use a battery pack or charging stand that has been dropped or received a sharp blow. A damaged battery pack is subject to explosion. Properly dispose of a dropped or damaged battery pack immediately. 17. Batteries vent hydrogen gas and can explode in the presence of a source of ignition, such as a pilot light. To reduce the risk of personal injury, never use any cordless product in the presence of open flame. An exploded battery can propel debris and chemicals. If exposed, flush with water immediately. 18. Do not charge battery in a damp or wet location. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock. 19. For best results, your battery should be charged in a location where the temperature is more than 50°F but less than 80°F. Do not store battery outside or in vehicles. 20. Under extreme usage or temperature conditions, battery leakage may occur. If liquid comes in contact with your skin, wash immediately with soap and water, then neutralize with lemon juice or vinegar, if liquid gets into your eyes, flush them with clean water for at least 10 minutes, then seek immediate medical attention. Following this rule will reduce the risk of serious personal injury. 21. ALWAYS use only the cutting line provided with your trimmer or sold by Sears. Use of any other cutting line may create a hazardous situation. 22. ALWAYS keep ventilation openings clear of debris.