Craftsman 138. 99005 Operator's Manual page 9

NOTE: Failure to remove all excess cord slack
from extension cord retainer could result in plug
loosening from receptacle.
LOCK-OUT BUTTON(See Figure 6, page ii.)
The lock-out button reduces the possibility of
accidental starting. The lock-out button is located
on the handle above the switch trigger. The lock-
out button must be depressed before you pull the
switch trigger. The lock resets each time the trigger
is released.
STARTING AND STOPPING THE TRIMMER(See
Figure 6, page ii.)
• To start the power head: Depress the lock-out
button and squeeze the switch trigger.
• To stop the power head: Release the switch
trigger.
OPERATING THE TRIMMER((See Figure 7, page iii.)
WARNING:
hot during operation. Do not rest or place your
arm, hand, or any body part against the motor
housing during operation. Only hold the unit
during trimmer operation with all body parts clear
of motor housing (or as shown in the applicable
attachment Operator's Manual). Extended
contact with the motor housing may result in
burns or other injuries.
WARNING:
operator's right side. The use of the unit on the
operator's left side will expose the user to hot
surfaces and can result in possible burn injury.
WARNING:
surfaces, never operate unit with the bottom of
the motor above waist level.
Hold the power head with your right hand on the
rear handle and your left hand on the front handle.
Keep a firm grip with both hands while in operation.
Power head should be held at a comfortable
position with the rear handle about hip height.
Always operate power head at full throttle. If
debris becomes wrapped around the attachment,
RELEASE THE SWITCH TRIGGER, unplug the
unit, and remove the debris.
WARNING:
away from the body keeping clearance between
the body and the product. Any contact with the
attachment cutting head can result in burns and/
or other serious personal injury.
OPERATION
Motor housing may become
Always position the unit on the
To avoid burns from hot
Always hold the power head
WARNING:
when using a blade attachment to ensure safe
operation. Read the safety information for safe
operation when using a blade attachment and
refer to the safety rules and instructions in
your attachment manual. Never use a brush
cutter attachment with this electric power head.
Improper operation of a blade or any attachment
could result in serious injury.
CUTTING TIPS(See Figure 8. page iii.)
• Avoid hot surfaces by always keeping the tool
away from your body.
• Keep the trimmer tilted toward the area being cut;
this is the best cutting angle.
• The trimmer cuts best when passing the unit
from right to left. This will avoid throwing debris at
the operator. Avoid cutting in the hazardous area
shown. Cutting in the hazardous area can result in
debris flying directly at the operator.
• Use the tip of string to do the cutting; do not force
string head into uncut grass.
• Wire and picket fences cause extra string wear
and breakage. Stone and brick walls, curbs, and
wood may wear string rapidly.
• Avoid trees and shrubs. Tree bark, wood
moldings, siding, and fence posts can easily be
damaged by the string.
WARNING:
identical replacement parts. Use of any other
parts may create a hazard or cause product
damage.
WARNING:
safety glasses with side shields that comply with
ANSI Z87.1 during power tool operation or when
blowing dust. If operation is dusty, also wear a
dust mask.
9 — English
Extreme care must be taken
When servicing, use only
Always wear safety goggles or