• EspaSol Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Form No. 244468-00 NOV. '02 Printed in U.S.A. Switc Cord Retainer Auxiliary Handle_ Conve_ion Bu_on 5uard Edge Hub & Cap FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN TRiMMER/EDGER If this Craftsman product fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, return it to your nearest Sears store or Craftsman outlet to have it replaced free of charge. This warranty applies only while this product is used in the United State_. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 617WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 TO REDUCE RISK OF INJURY: AWARNING: When using electric • Before any use, be sure everyone using gardening appliances, basic safety this tool reads and understands all safety precautions should always be followed instructions and other information to reduce risk of fire, electric shock, and contained in this manual. personal injury, including the following: • Save these instructions and review READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS, frequently prior to use and in instructing others. • AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. high or locked-up place -out of reach of Don't use appliances in damp or wet children. locations. Don't use appliances in the rain. DON'T FORCE APPLIANCE. It will do • KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors the job better and with less likelihood of should be kept at a distance from work a risk of injury at the rate for which it area. was designed, • STORE IDLE APPLIANCES USE RIGHT APPLIANCE. Do not use INDOORS. When not in use, appliances the appliance for any job except that for should be stored indoors in dry, and which it is intended. • DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts. Rubber gloves and substantial, non-skid footwear are recommended when working outdoors. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair. • USE SAFETY GLASSES AND OTHER SAFETY EQUIPMENT. Use safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields, complying with applicable safety standards and, when needed, a face shield. Also use face or dust mask if operation is dusty. This applies to all persons in the work area. Also use a hard hat, hearing protection, gloves, safety shoes and dust collection systems when specified or required. Safety glasses are available at a Sears store. • DON'TABUSE CORD. Never carry appliance by cord or yank it to disconnect from receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil, and sharp edges. • DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.' • MAINTAIN APPLIANCE WITH CARE. Keep cutting edge sharp and clean f6r best performance and to reduce the risk of injury. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. Inspect appliance cord periodically and if damaged, have it repaired by a qualified service facility. Inspect extension cords periodically and replace if damaged. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease. • DISCONNECT APPLIANCES. Disconnect the appliance from the power supply when not in use, before servicing, and when changing accessories such as blades and the like. • AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Don't carry plugged-in appliance with finger on switch. Be sure switch is off when plugging in. • GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER (GFCI) protection should be provided on the circuits or outlets to be used for the gardening appliance. Receptacles are available having built in GFCI protection and may be used for this measure of safety. • STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing. Use common sense, Do not operate appliance when you are tired. • CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the appliance, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting and any other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by a qualified service facility unless otherwise indicated elsewhere in this manual. • USE OFACCESSORIESAND ATrACHMENTS. The use of any accessory or attachment not recommended for use with this appliance could be hazardous. Note: Refer to the accessory section of this manual for further details. • EXTENSION CORDS. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized extension cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. The table below shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord. To reduce the risk of disconnection of the appliance from the extension cord during operation, use the extension co...