Craftsman C944.511573 - Manual (Page 3)

stopped and spark plug wire is discon­
nected (or powerhead is disconnected
from power source) when removing
jammed material from the cutting
blade. Do not grab or hold attachment
by the cutting blade.
• Dress properly. Always wear safety
glasses or similar eye protection when
operating, or performing maintenance
on your unit (safety glasses are avail­
able). Eye protection should be
marked Z87.
• Always wear face or dust mask if op­
eration is dusty.
• Always wear heavy, long pants, long
sleeves, boots, and gloves,
• Always wear foot protection. Do not
go barefoot or wear sandals.
• Secure hair above shoulder length.
Secure or remove loose clothing or
clothing with loosely hanging ties,
straps, tassels, etc. They can be
caught in moving parts.
• Being fully covered also helps protect
you from debris and pieces of toxic
plants thrown by spinning blade.
• Stay alert. Do not operate when you
are tired, ill, upset, or under the influ­
ence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
Watch what you are doing; use com­
mon sense,
• Wear hearing protection.
• Never start or run inside a closed
room or building. Breathing exhaust
fumes can kill.
• Keep handles free of oil and fuel.
• Only operate unit with handlebar
installed.
• Keep hands and feet away from cut­
ting area.
• Never direct discharge of material to­
ward bystanders nor allow anyone
near the area of operation. Use care
in directing discharge to avoid glass
enclosures, automobiles, and the like.
FUEL SAFETY (for gas powerheads)
• Mix and pour fuel outdoors.
• Keep away from sparks or flames.
• Use a container approved for fuel.
• Do not smoke or allow smoking near
fuel or the powerhead.
• Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all
fuel spills before starting the power-
head,
• Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away
from fueling site before starting power-
head engine.
• Stop engine and allow to cool before
removing fuel cap.
• Remove fuel cap slowly.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY (for electric
powerheads)
^WARNING: Avoid a dangerous
environment. To reduce the risk of elec­
trical shock, do not use in rain, in damp
or wet locations, or around swimming
pools, hot tubs, etc. Do not expose to
snow, rain, or water to avoid the possi­
bility of electrical shock. Do not use on
wet surfaces. Do not handle extension
cord plug or unit with wet hands.
• Use only a voltage supply as shown
on the nameplate of the unit.
• Avoid dangerous situations. Do not
use in presence of flammable liquids
or gases to avoid creating a fire or
explosion and/or causing damage to
unit.
• Avoid dangerous environments. Do
not use in unventiiated areas or
where dust or explosive vapors can
build up.
• To reduce the risk of electric shock,
the powerhead may have a polar­
ized plug (one blade is wider than
the other); if so, it will require the use
of a polarized extension cord. The
appliance plug will fit into a polarized
extension cord only one way. If the
plug does not fit fully into the exten­
sion cord, reverse the plug, if the
plug still does not fit, obtain a correct
polarized extension cord, A polar­
ized extension cord will require the
use of a polarized wall outlet. This
plug will fit into the polarized wall
outlet only one way. if plug does not
fit fully into the wall outlet, reverse
the plug. If it still does not fit, contact
a qualified electrician to install the
proper wall outlet. Do not change
the equipment plug, extension cord
receptacle, or extension cord plug in
any way
• To reduce risk of electrical shock,
use extension cords specifically
marked as suitable for outdoor ap­
pliances having electrical rating not
less than the rating of unit. Cord
must be marked with suffix “W-A” (in
Canada “W”). Make sure your exten­
sion cord is in good condition. In­
spect extension cord before use and
replace if damaged. Do not use a
damaged cord. Cord insulation must
be intact with no cracks or deteriora­
tion. Plug connectors must be un­
damaged. The extension cord used
to reach the power source must be
heavy enough to carry current from
the power source the full length of the