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Craftsman BRUSHWACKER 358.795820 Operator's Manual page 15

32cc/1.9 cu.in. 2-cycle 17 inch cutting path / 0.095 inch line gasoline brushwacker

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dt_WARNING:
For each optional
attachment
used, read entire instruc-
tion manual before use and follow all
warnings
and instructions
in manual
and on attachment.
_WARNING:
Ensure
handlebar
remains installed on upper shaft (en-
gine end of unit) at all times.
EDGER SAFETY
WARNING:
Inspect the area to
be edged before each use. Remove
objects
(rocks, broken glass, nails,
wire, etc.) which can be thrown by the
blade or can wrap around the shaft.
• Blade rotates momentarily
after the
trigger is released. The blade can
seriously
cut you or others.
• Allow blade to stop before removing
it from the cut.
Blade rotates
after the
• Throw away blades that are bent,
warped, cracked,
broken or dam-
aged in any other way.
Replace
parts that are cracked,
chipped,
or
damaged
before using the unit.
• Do not attempt to remove cut material
nor hold material to be cut when the
engine is running or when cutting
blade is moving.
• Always keep the wheel and depth
adjusting
skid in contact with the
ground.
• Always push the unit slowly over the
ground.
Stay alert for uneven side-
walks, holes in the terrain, large
roots, etc.
• Always use the handlebar
when us-
ing edger attachment.
BLOWER/VACUUM
SAFETY
_bWARNING:
Inspect area before
starting unit.
Remove all debris and
hard objects such as rocks, glass,
wire, etc. that can ricochet,
be thrown,
or otherwise
cause injury or damage
during operation.
• Do not set unit on any surface except
a clean, hard area while engine is
running.
Debris such as gravel, sand,
dust, grass, etc., could be picked up
by the air intake and thrown out
through discharge opening, damaging
unit, property, or causing serious injury
to bystanders or operator.
• Never place objects inside the blow-
er tubes, vacuum tubes or blower
outlet. Always direct the blowing de-
bris away from people, animals,
glass, and solid objects such as
trees, automobiles,
walls, etc. The
force of air can cause rocks, dirt, or
sticks to be thrown or to ricochet
which can hurt people or animals,
break glass, or cause other damage.
• Never run unit without the proper
equipment
attached.
When using
your unit as a blower, always install
blower tubes.
• Check air intake opening,
blower
tubes or vacuum
tubes frequently,
always with engine stopped
and
spark plug disconnected.
Keep
vents and discharge
tubes free of
debris which can accumulate
and
restrict proper air flow.
• Never place any object in air intake
opening as this could restrict proper
air flow and cause damage to the unit.
• Never use for spreading
chemicals,
fertilizers,
or other substances
which
may contain toxic materials.
• To avoid spreading fire, do not use
near leaf or brush fires, fireplaces,
barbecue pits, ashtrays, etc.
CULTIVATOR
SAFETY
_,WARNING:
Rotating tines can
cause serious injury. Keep away from
rotating tines. Stop the engine and dis-
connect the spark plug before unclog-
ging tines or making repairs=
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