Trimmer Safety - Craftsman GR 1597 Manuel De L'utilisateur

• Do not force the unit. It will do a better, safer job when used at the intended rate.
• Always turn the unit off when operation is delayed or when carrying the unit from one
location to another. Make sure all moving parts come to a complete stop.
• Before setting the unit down, always make sure the engine is off and all moving parts
have stopped.
• If the unit strikes or becomes entangled with a foreign object, stop the unit
immediately. Check for damage. If damaged, do not restart or operate the unit until it is
repaired. Do not operate the unit with loose or damaged parts.
• Turn the engine off and disconnect the spark plug for maintenance or repair.
• Use only original equipment manufacturer (OEM) replacement parts and accessories for
this unit. These are available from your authorized service dealer. Use of any other parts
or accessories could lead to serious injury to the user, or damage to the unit, and void
the warranty.
• Keep the unit clean. Carefully remove vegetation and other debris that could block
moving parts.
• To reduce fire hazard, replace a faulty muffler and spark arrestor. Keep the engine and
muffler free from grass, leaves, excessive grease or carbon build up.
• If the unit starts to vibrate abnormally, stop the unit immediately. Inspect the unit for
the cause of the vibration. Vibration is generally an indicator of trouble.

TRIMMER SAFETY

• Only use the trimming line described in the Specifications section of this manual. Never
use metal-reinforced line, wire, chain or rope. These can break off and become
dangerous projectiles.
• Do not replace the cutting head with rigid or metal blades. Doing so could result in
serious injury.
• The cutting head shield must always be in place while operating the unit.
• Do not operate the unit without both trimming lines extended and the proper line
installed. Do not extend the trimming line beyond the length of the shield.
• The cutting head should remain stationary when the engine idles. If it does not, refer to
Adjusting the Idle Speed.
• Make sure the cutting head is not in contact with anything before starting the unit.
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