Craftsman 172.79183 Operator's Manual

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PERSONALSAFETYconL5. USESAFETYEQU!PMENT.Alwayswear safety gogglesor safety glasses with sideshieldsor full face shield,proper work shoes with rubbernon-slipsoles, heaYy-dutynon-sliprubber glovesand dust mask or respiratorand hearing protection.Hardhat shouldbe used for appropriate conditions.6; DO NOT overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Properfooting andbalance enables better controlof the toot in unexpectedsituations:TOOL USE AND CARE SAFETYI Z_ wARNING: BE SURE to mad and understand all:instructions before II operating this tool. Failure to follow all ins_uctions listed below may resuR iniI electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.i. DO NOT usethe tool if switch does not turn it "On" or "Off _. A_y tootthat cannot becontrolledw_ththe switchisdangerousand mustbe repaired.2. DISCONNECT the plug from the power s oume before making any adjustments,changing a_ssories, er storing the to01. Suchpreventivesafetymeasures reduce theofst ng toola= en l .3. STORE idle tools out of the reach of children and other untmlned persons; Children• MUST NOT operate thetool; Toolsare dangemusio the handsof u_tralnedusem.=4. MAINTAIN toolswtth cam. ALWAYS keepcuttingtoe!scleanaridIn goodw_ order.5. CHECK for misatignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of paris, ar_ any_therconditk_ that may attectule tooi_ Qpem_n_ If damaged, havet_ tootservicedhef0re using.Many ac_den_sare ¢,_usedby p(_edym;aJntainedtoolS.6. USE ONLYcuftk_l bibles that are rec0mmended for thts Edge. B'J_lesthat may be• suitablef_ one Edger may become hazardouswhen•used o._anetl_ _Edger.ELECTRICAL SAFETY,_ WARNING: Do notp_mit fir_gerst_ tough !=1_ terminals of plug when msta!ltng orremovlng J/the extension e0rd from the plug. . . ,• 1::Double insulated tools-are equipped with a p_dzed plug(one blade is wider than the other andwg[ reciuirethe useof a polarized extension cord. The Edger'splugwjtl_t._to apolarizedextensiQncordonlyoneway. If the plugdess ,at.Fdfully into the extensioncord, reversethe plug. If thel_Jg stilldoes notfit, obtaina correctpolarized extension¢_d.A polarizedextensioncordwillrequire the use uf apelal_edwall outlet.Thisplugwiltf'rtintothe polarizedwaltou_onlyOneway.If the plugdoesnotfit ifitfullyintothe wa_ outlet,reversethe plug.ff the.plugstilldoes notfit, €_r_t a qualifiedelectriciante installtheproperoutlet.Do n_t change or alterthe equipmentplug,exteRs_nCordreceptacle,Orextensioncordpkig in anywa_y.2. Double insulatio__ eliminates the need forthe three-wiregrounded power cord andgroundedpower Supplysystem. Applica_e ordyto Class tf (double-insulated)tools.This Edger is a doubleinsulated tool. 5