Craftsman 316.794791 Operator's Manual page 3

notwear l oose clothing, jewelery, short p ants, sandals orgo
barefoot. Secure h air a bove shoulder level.
• Toavoid static electricity shock, donotwear r ubber gloves o r
anyother i nsulated gloves w hile operating thisunit.
• Use theunitonly indaylight orgood artificial light.
• Keep outside s urfaces free from oilandfuel.
• Avoid accidental starting. Beinthestarting p osition w henever
pulling t hestarter rope. T he operator andunit m ust b einastable
position w hile starting. Refer toStarting/Stopping Instructions.
• Donotsetunit o nanysurface e xcept a clean, hard area while
engine i srunning. Debris s uch asgravel, sand, d ust, g rass, etc.
could bepicked upbytheairintake a ndthrown outbythe
discharge opening, damaging unit,property, orcausing s erious
injury tobystanders oroperator.
• Use theright t ool. O nly usethistoolforitsintended purpose.
• Donotforce unit.Itwilldothejobbetter a ndwithless likelihood
ofinjury ata rate forwhich itwasdesigned.
• Donot o verreach oruse from unstable surfaces such asladders, trees,
steep s lopes, rooftops, etc. A lways keep proper footing and balance.
• Always h old theunit w ithafirmgripwhen operating.
• Keep hands, face, a ndfeetaway f romallmoving p arts. D onot
touch ortrytostoptheimpeller when it isrotating. Donot
operate w ithout guards i nplace.
• Donotputanyobject i ntoopenings. Donotusewithany
opening b locked; keep free ofdirt,debris, andanything thatmay
reduce t heairflow.
• Donottouch theengine o rmuffler. These parts getextremely
hotfromoperation, even after t heunit i sturned off.
• Donotoperate t heengine f aster t han thespeed n eeded t odo
thejob.Donotruntheengine a thigh speed when notinuse.
• Always s toptheengine w hen operation isdelayed o rwhen
walking f rom onelocation t oanother.
• Stop theengine f ormaintenance, repair, to install orremove t he
blower tubes. The unitmust b estopped a nd theimpeller no
longer turning t oavoid contact withtherotating b lades.
• Ifyoustrike o rcome into contact with aforeign object, stop the engine
immediately and check fordamage. Donot o perate before repairing
damage. Donotoperate the unit w ith loose o rdamaged parts.
• Useonly replacement parts recommended forthistoolthatare
soldbya Sears o utlet. Use ofanyreplacement parts purchased
elsewhere may behazardous, andwillalso void yourwarranty.
• Never usethisunit f orspreading chemicals, fertilizers orother
substances which may contain t oxic materials.
• Toreduce f irehazard, replace f aulty muffler andspark arrestor.
Keep theengine a ndmuffler free fromgrass, leaves, excessive
grease o rcarbon b uild up.
• Turn theengine o ffand disconnect thespark plug formaintenance
orrepair.
• Never point t heblower orblowing debris i nthedirection ofpeople,
animals, orinthedirection ofwindows. Always d irect theblowing
debris a way f rom people, animals, and windows. Use extra caution
when blowing d ebris n ear s olid objects s uch astrees, automobiles,
walls, etc.
OTHER SAFETY WARNINGS
• Always disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance
or accessing movable parts. See Replacing the Spark Plug.
• Never store the unit, with fuel in the tank, inside a building where
fumes may reach an open flame (pilot lights, etc.) or sparks
(switches, electrical motors, etc.).
• Allow the engine to cool before storing or transporting. Be sure
to secure the unit while transporting.
• Store the unit in a dry place, secured, or at a height to prevent
unauthorized use or damage. Keep out of the reach of children.
• Never douse or squirt the unit with water or any other liquid.
Keep handles dry, clean, and free from debris. Clean after each
use, see Cleaning and Storage instructions.
• Keep these instructions. Refer to them often and use them to
instruct other users. If you loan this unit to others, also loan
these instructions to them.
SPECIAL NOTE: Exposure to vibrations 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
circulation disorders or abnormal swelling. 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 use of this tool and seek
medical attention. A reduced vibration system does not guarantee
avoidance of these problems. Users who operate power tools on a
regular basis must closely monitor their physical condition and the
condition of this tool.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS