Safety Alert; Safety Instructions; Before Operating - Craftsman 316.292561 Operator's Manual

Thepurpose of safetysymbols is toattractyour
attention to possible dangers. Thesafety symbols,
andtheirexplanations, deserve yourcareful a ttention
andunderstanding. Thesafetywarnings d o notby
themselves e liminate anydanger. T heinstructions o r
warnings t heygivearenotsubstitutes f or proper
accident p revention m easures.
SYMBOL
MEANING
SYMBOL MEANING i
DANGER: F0,uroto obey a
safety warning will
result in serious injury to yourself or to
others. Always follow the safety precautions
to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and
personal injury.
SAFETY ALERT: indicates
danger,
warning or caution. Attention is required in
order to avoid serious personal injury. May
be used in conjunction with other symbols
or pictographs.
WARNING" Failoroto obey a
[] safety warning can
result in injury to yourself and others.
Always follow the safety precautions to
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and
personal injury.
NOTE: Advises you of information or instructions vital to
the operation or maintenance of the equipment.
Read the Operator's Manual(s) and follow all
warnings and safety instructions.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury to the
operator and/or bystanders.
CAUTION" Fa,uro toobey a
[] safety warning may
result in property damage or personal injury
to yourself or to others. Always follow the
safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock and personal injury.
• IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS •
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE OPERATING
WARNING"
When usingtheunit,
[]you must follow the
safety rules, Pleasereadtheseinstructions
beforeoperating theunit inorderto ensure
thesafety oftheoperator and any bystanders.
Pleasekeep these instructions forlater u se.
Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the
controls and proper use of the unit.
Do not operate this unit when tired, ill, or under the
influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
Children and teens under the age of 15 must not use
the unit, except for teens guided by an adult.
All guards and safety attachments must be installed
properly before operating the unit.
Inspect the unit before use. Replace damaged parts.
Check for fuel leaks. Make sure all fasteners are in
place and secure. Replace parts that are cracked,
chipped, or damaged in any way. Do not operate the
unit with loose or damaged parts.
Carefully inspect the area before starting the unit.
Remove all debris and hard or sharp objects such as
glass, wire, etc.
Be aware of the risk of injury to the head, hands and
feet.
Clear the area of children, bystanders, and pets. At a
minimum, keep all children, bystanders, and pets
outside a 50 feet (15 m.) radius; there still may be a
risk to bystanders from thrown objects. Bystanders
should be encouraged to wear eye protection. If you
are approached, stop the unit immediately.
Squeeze the throttle control and check that it returns
automatically to the idle position. Make all adjustments
or repairs before using unit.
SAFETY WARNINGS FOR GAS UNITS
WARNING:
Gasolineishighly
flammable, and its
vaporscan explode if ignited. Take the
following p recautions:
Store fuel only in containers specifically designed and
approved for the storage of such materials.
Avoid creating a source of ignition for spilled fuel. Do
not start the engine until fuel vapors dissipate.