Craftsman 77236100N Operation Manual - Page 6
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Operator Safety Rules Before Use • READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS Read the instruction manual carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the Edger. Know how to stop the Edger and disengage the controls quickly. • DRESS PROPERLY - Wear safety glasses or eye shields to protect your eyes from thrown objects. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts. Use of sturdy gloves and safety footwear is recommended. Wear footwear that will improve footing on slippery surfaces. Do not operate product when barefoot or wearing open sandals. Always wear safety footwear, and pants or slacks that cover your legs. • STAY ALERT - Watch what you are doing - use common sense. Do not operate product when fatigued or under the influence of alcohol or drugs. • KEEP OPERATING AREA CLEAR - Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly small children and pets. • INSPECT AREA - Thoroughly inspect the area where the Edger is to be used and remove all foreign objects. Objects struck by the cutting member can cause severe injuries to persons. Fuel Safety • Allow muffler and engine areas to cool before touching. • Handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable. • Use an approved container. • Turn engine OFF and let engine cool at least 2 minutes before removing the gas cap. • Check fuel supply before each use. Do not overfill fuel tank. To allow for fuel expansion, fill fuel tank to approximately 1-1/2 inches below top of fuel tank neck. Replace gasoline cap securely. • Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. Never fill fuel tank indoors or near appliances with pilot lights, heaters, or other ignition sources. Replace fuel tank cap securely and wipe up spilled fuel. • Never remove the fuel tank cap or add fuel to a running or hot engine. • Never store fuel or Edger with fuel in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or other ignition source. Operating Safety • Read and follow all instructions in this manual carefully. 6 • Never operate the product without guards, plates or other protective devices in place. Operate product from position where guards block the line of sight to the cutting member. • Never allow children to operate the Edger. Keep them away while it is operating. Never allow adults to operate the Edger without proper instruction. • Do not operate this machine if you are taking drugs or other medication which can cause drowsiness or affect your ability to operate this machine. • Do not use this machine if you are mentally or physically unable to operate it safely. • To protect your eyes from foreign object that may be thrown from the Edger, always wear safety glasses or eye shields during operation or while performing an adjustment or repair. • Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts including cutting area. Keep both hands on handles when blade is rotating. Cutting member coasts after turn off. • Do not attempt to remove cut material nor hold material to be cut when engine is running or when cutting member is moving. • Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic. • Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling. Don't overreach or stand on unstable support. Keep good footing and balance at all times. • Use only for edging or trimming the type of growth as described in the operating instructions. Do not abuse the product. Do not use the product on graveled surfaces. • Never operate the Edger at high transport speeds on slippery surfaces. Do not use product in rain or wet locations. Look behind and use care when backing. • Stay alert for uneven sidewalks, holes in terrain or other similar conditions when using product. Always push slowly over rough ground. • Never direct discharge of material toward bystanders nor allow anyone near the area of operation. Use care in directing discharge to avoid glass enclosures, automobiles, and similar objects. • Keep children and pets away while operating. • Never operate the Edger without good visibility or light. • Do not run the engine indoors. The exhaust fumes are dangerous, containing CARBON MONOXIDE, an ODORLESS and DEADLY gas. • Make sure that spark plug, muffler, fuel cap and air cleaner are in place when operating. • Make sure spark plug is disconnected when clearing jammed material from cutting member. Do not crank engine with spark plug remove.