Craftsman 358.798270-32ce Important Manual page 4

ARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS....(Continued)
A OPERATOR SAFETY
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boots, and gloves. Wearing safety leg guards is rec-
ommended. Do not go barefoot or wear sandals,
jewelry, short pants, short sleeves, loose clothing,
or clothing with loosely hangingties, straps, tas-
sels, etc.; they can be caught in moving parts. Be-
_fgt fully covered w;ffihelp protect you from pieces
oxic plants such as poison ivy thrown by blade
or trimmer head which could be more of a hazard
than touching the plant itself.
• Secure hair so it is above shoulder length.
• Do not operate unit when you are tired, ill, or un-
der the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
• Wear hearing protection if you use the unit for
more than I- 1/2 hours per day.
• Never start or run the engine inside a dosedroom
or building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill.
• Keep handles free of off and fuel.
• Always use the handlebar and a properly adjusted
shoulder strap with a blade. See '_kssembly."
A UNIT/MAIntENANCE SAFETY
• Look for and replace damaged or loose parts be-
fore each u_. Look for and repair fuelleaks before
use. Keep the unit in good working condition.
• Throw away blades that are bent, warped,
cracked, broken, or damaged in any other way.
Replace trimmer head parts that are cracked,
Ch_pped,broken, or damaged in any other waybe-
fore using the unit.
• Maintain the unit accordingto recommended pro-
eedures. Keep the blade sharp. Keep the cutting
line at the proper length.
• Use only .080" diameter SEAB._SLaser Line ®
brand line. Never use wire, rope, string, etc.
• Install the required shield properly before using
the unit. Use the metal shield for all weed blade
use. Use the plastic shield for all line trimmer use.
• Use only specified blade or trimmer head; make
sure it is properly installed and securely fastened.
• Never start engine with dutch shroud removed.
The clutch can fly off and cause serious injury.
• Be sure blade or trimmer head stopsturningwhen
engine idles.
• Disconnect the spark plug before performing
maintenance (except carburetor adjustments).
• Make carburetor adjustments with the lower end
supported to prevent the blade or trimmer line
from contacting any object. Hold the unit by hand;
do not use the shoulder strap for support.
• Keep others away when making carburetor ad-
justments.
• Use only genuine SEARS accessories as recom-
mended for this unit.
_k FUEL SAFETY
• Mix and pour fuel outdoors.
• Keep away from sparks or flames.
• Use a container approved for fuel.
• Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or the
unit or while using the unit.
• Wipe up all fuel spills before starting engine.
• Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from fueling
site before star_g engine.
Stop engine and allow it to cool before removing
fuel cap.
• Empty the fuel tank before storing the unit. Use
up fuel lef_ in the carburetor by starting the en-
gine and letting it run until it stops.
• Store unit and fi_eI in an area where fuel vapors
cannot reach sparks or open flames from water
heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
A CUTTING SAFETY
• Inspect the areato be cut before eachuse. Remove
objects (rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, string,
etc.) which can be thrown or become entangled in
the blade or trimmer head.
• Keep others including children, animals, bystand-
ers, and helpers outside the 60 foot (20 meter)
Hazard Zone. Stop the engine immediately if you
are approached.
• Always keep engine on the right-hand side of
yourbody.
• Hold the unit firmly with both hands.
• Keep firm footing and balance. Do not over-
reach.
• Keep blade or trimmer head below waist level.
• Do not raise the engine above your waist.
• Keep allparts ofyour body away from blade, trim-
mer head, and muffler when engine is runrming.
• Cut from your right to your left.
• Use only for jobs explained in this manual.
A TRANSPORTINGAND STORAGE
: Stop the unit before carrying.
Keep the muffler away from yourbody.
Allow engine to cool and secure unit before stor-
ing or transporting it in a -vehicle.
Empty the fuel tank before storing or transport-
ing the unit. Use up fuel left in the carburetor by
starting the engine andlettingit run until it stops.
• Store unit and fuel in an area where fuel vapors
cannot reach sparks or open flames from water
heaters, electric motors or switches, fbxnaces, etc.
• Store unit so the blade or line limiter cannot acci-
dentally cause injury. The unit can be hung by the
bracket below engine or by drive shaft housing.
• Store the unit out of reactfof children.
If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good judgment.
If you need assistance, contact your Authorized Service Dealer or the
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE HOTLINE at 1-800-235-5878.
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