SAFETY RULES FOR ELECTRIC TRIMMERS cont,
13. 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.
14. WHEN LENGTHENING NEW CUTTING LINE, be careful of the line cutter
on the guard. Cutter is sharp and can cause injury (see page 12, Fig. 4).
15. ALWAYS use only the accessories provided by or sold by Sears. Use of any
other accessories may create a hazardous situation.
16. ALWAYS keep ventilation openings clear of debris.
17. BEFORE using the trimmer, remove any stones, sticks, debris or
objects that could be entangled in or thrown by the trimmer.
z_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:
, 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.
_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.
UNPACKING (Fig. 1)
1. The trimmer comes fully assembled except
for the guard and edge guide which must
be attached.
2. Remove the trimmer, guard, and edge guide
from the carton and inspect your trimmer.
NOTE: Do not discard box or packing
material until all parts are examined.
1. Trimmer
2. Guard
3. Edge guide
Fig. 1
Trimmer
Guard
_" Edge guide
/_ WARNING:If any part of the trimmer is missing or damaged, donot plug in the trimmer until the damaged part is repaired or replaced.
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