Craftsman 358.792403 Operator's Manual page 5

• Keep a llparts ofyour body a way f rom
the blade and muffler.
• Always push t he unit s lowly over the
ground. Stay a lert foruneven side-
walks, holes i nthe terrain, large
roots, etc.
• Donot f orce t he unit. Use only f or
jobs e xplained inthis manual. Use
only f or e dging. Donot a buse unit.
Donot u se inrain orwet l ocations.
• To reduce the risk offire, d onot a llow
excessive grass, leaves, orgrease to
accumulate onthe attachment.
• Objects struck by the cutting member
can cause serious injuries topersons.
The lawn s hould always becarefully
examined and cleared ofall o bjects
prior toedging.
• Never operate without blade s hield in
place.
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Safety Boots
Glasses
Blades move
momentarily
after the
trigger is
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Aflow blades to stop _k
before removing them u
WARNING:
Blades can throw objects violently.
• You can be blinded or injured.
• Wear safety glasses and boots.
WARNING:
Hazard zone for thrown objects
• Blades can throw objects violently.
• Others can be blinded or injured.
• Keep people and animals 50 feet
(15 m) away.
WARNING:
Blades move momentarily after the
trigger is re_eased.
• The blades can seriously cut you or
others.
• Allow blades to stop before
removing them from the cut.
Operator's
manual
/ Safety Decals
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WARNING:
Read operator's manual.
• Follow all warnings and instructions.
• Failure to do so can result in
serious injury.
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
• Do not grasp or hold exposed blade.
• Stop powerhead before leaving work
area.
• Allow powerhead and gearbox to cool
before storing or transporting it in a
vehicle.
• Store unit and fuel in area where fuel
vapors cannot reach sparks or open
flames from water heaters, electric
motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
• Store attachment so blade cannot ac-
cidentally cause injury.
• Store attachment indoors, out of reach
of children.
If situations occur which are not cov-
ered in this manual, use care and
good judgment. If you need assis-
tance, call 1-800-235-5878.
SPECIAL NOTICE: Exposure to vibra-
tions through prolonged use of gasoline
powered hand tools could cause blood
vessel or nerve damage in the fingers,
hands, and joints of people prone to cir-
culation disorders or abnormal swell-
ings. Prolonged use in cold weather has
been linked to blood vessel damage in
otherwise healthy people. If symptoms
occur such as numbness, pain, loss of
strength, change in skin color or texture,
or loss of feeling in the fingers, hands,
or joints, discontinue the use of this tool
and seek medical attention. An anti-
vibration system does not guarantee the
avoidance of these problems. Users
who operate power tools on a continu-
al and regular basis must monitor
closely their physical condition and
the condition of this unit.
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