• Useonly.095" (2.4 ram} diameter
Craftsman u_brand line. Never use
wire, rope, string, etc.
• install required shield properly before
using the unit. Use the metal shield
for all metal blade use. Use the plas-
tic shield for all line trimmer use,
• Use only specified blade or trimmer
head; make sure it is proper_y in-
stalled and securely fastened.
• Never start engine with clutch shroud
removed. The clutch can fly off and
cause serious injury.
• Be sure blade or trimmer head stops
turning when engine idles.
• Disconnect the spark plug before
performing maintenance (except car-
buretor adjustments).
• Make carburetor adjustments with
the lower end supported to prevent
the blade or trimmer line from con-
tacting any object, Hold the unit by
hand; do not use the shoulder strap
for support.
• Keep others away when making car-
buretor adjustments.
• Use only recommended Craftsman
accessories and replacement parts.
• Have all maintenance and service
not explained in this manual per-
formed by a Sears Service Center.
FUEL SAFETY
• 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 unit or while using the unit.
• Wipe up all fuel spills before starting
engine.
• Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away
from fueling site before starting engine.
• Stop engine and allow it to cool be-
fore removing fuel cap.
• Empty the fuel tank before storing
the unit. Use up fuel left in the carbu-
retor by starting the engine and let-
ting it run until it stops.
• Store unit and fuel in an area where
fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or
open flames from water heaters, elec-
tric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
CUTTING SAFETY
• Inspect the area to be cut before
each use. Remove objects (rocks,
broken glass, nails, wire, string, etc.)
which can be thrown or become en-
tangled in the blade or trimmer head.
• Keep others including children, ani-
mals, bystanders, and helpers at
least 50 feet (15 meters) away. Stop
the engine immediately if you are ap-
proached.
• Always keep engine on the right-
hand side of your body.
• Hold the unit firmly with both hands.
• Keep firm footing and balance. Do
not overreach.
• Keep blade or trimmer head below
waist level.
• Do not raise engine above your waist.
• Keep all parts of your body away
from blade, trimmer head, and muf-
fler when engine is running.
• Cut from your right to your left.
• Use only for jobs explained in this
manual.
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
• Stop the unit before carrying.
• Keep muffler away from your body.
• Allow engine to cool and secure unit
before storing or transporting it in a
vehicle.
• Empty the fuel tank before storing or
transporting the unit. Use up fuel left
in the carburetor by starting the en-
gine and letting it run until it stops.
• Store unit and fuel in an area where
fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or
open flames from water heaters,
electric motors or switches, furnaces,
etc.
• Store unit so the blade or line limiter
cannot accidentally cause injury. The
unit can be hung by the tube.
• Store unit out of reach of children.
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