Craftsman 77246 - 158cc 4 Cycle Gas Edger 49 State Operator's Manual

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This symbolpointsout importantsafetyinstructionswhich,if notfollowed,couldendangerthe personalsafetyand/orpropertyofyourselfand others. Readand followall instructionsin this manualbeforeattemptingto operatethis machine.Failureto complywiththese instructionsmay resultin personalinjury.Whenyou seethissymbol,HEEDITS WARNING!CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65EngineExhaust,someof its constituents,and certainvehiclecomponentscontainor emit chemicalsknownto Stateof Californiato cause cancerand birthdefects or other reproductiveharm.This machinewas built to be operatedaccordingto the safe opera-tion practicesin this manual.As with any type of powerequipment,carelessnessor error on the part of the operatorcan resultinseriousinjury.This machineis capableof amputatingfingers,hands,toes and feet and throwingdebris. Failureto observethe followingsafetyinstructionscouldresultin seriousinjuryor death.Your Responsibility--Restrict the useof this powermachinetopersonswho read,understandand follow thewarningsand instruc-tions in this manualand on the machine.SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS!TRAINING• Readthis operator'smanual carefullyin its entiretybeforeattemptingto assemblethis machine.Read,understand,andfollowall instructionson the machineand in the manual(s) beforeoperation.Keepthis manualin a safe placefor futureand regularreferenceand for orderingreplacementparts.• Be completelyfamiliarwith the controlsand the properuseof thismachinebeforeoperatingit.• This machineis a precisionpieceof powerequipment,not aplaything.Therefore,exerciseextremecautionat all times.Yourmachinehas beendesignedto performonejob: to edgelawn. Donot useit for any otherpurpose.• Neverallowchildrenunder 14 yearsof age to operatethismachine.Children14and over shouldreadand understandtheinstructionsand safe operationpracticesin this manualand onthe machineand be trainedand supervisedby an adult.• Only responsibleindividualswhoare familiarwith these rulesofsafeoperationshouldbe allowedto usethis machine.• Tohelp avoidbladecontactor a thrownobjectinjury, stayinoperatorzonebehindhandlesand keepchildren,bystanders,helpersand pets at least 75 feet from lawnedgerwhile it is inoperation.Stopmachineif anyoneentersarea.PREPARATION• Thoroughlyinspectthearea wherethe equipmentis to be used.Removeall stones,sticks,wire,bones,toys andother foreignobjectswhichcould be trippedoveror pickedup and thrownbythe blade.Thrownobjectscan causeseriouspersonalinjury.• Alwayswear safetyglassesor safetygogglesduring operationand while performingan adjustmentor repairto protectyoureyes.Thrownobjectswhich ricochetcancause seriousinjuryto theeyes.• Wearsturdy,rough-soledwork shoesand close-fittingslacksand shirts.Shirtsand pantsthat coverthe arms and legsandsteel-toedshoesare recommended.Neveroperatethis machinein bare feet,sandals,slipperyor lightweight (e.g.canvas)shoes.• Neverattemptto make anyadjustmentswhilethe engineisrunning,exceptwherespecificallyrecommendedin the operator'smanual.SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE:Toavoidpersonalinjuryor propertydamageuse extremecareinhandlinggasoline.Gasolineis extremelyflammableand the vaporsareexplosive.Seriouspersonalinjurycanoccur whengasolineis spilledon yourselfor your clotheswhich can ignite. Washyourskin andchangeclothesimmediately.• Useonly an approvedgasolinecontainer.• Neverfill containersinsidea vehicleor on a truckor trailer bedwith a plasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainerson the groundawayfrom yourvehiclebeforefilling.• Removegas-poweredequipmentfrom the truckor trailerandrefuelit on the ground.If this is notpossible,then refuelsuchequipmenton a trailerwith a portablecontainer,ratherthanfroma gasolinedispensernozzle.• Keepthe nozzlein contactwith the rim of the fueltank orcontaineropeningat all timesuntilfuelingis complete.Donot usea nozzlelock-opendevice.3