Using Your Unit As A Line Trimmer - Craftsman 358.798270-32ce Important Manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
• When using the blade, bring the engine to full
throttle before entering the material to be cut. The
Blade has maximum cutting power at full throttle
and is less likely to bind_ stall, or cause blade thrust,
which can result in serious injury to the operator or
o_ers. Refer to "Guard A_st Blade Thrust".
• When using the trianmer bead, do not run the en-
gine at a higher speed than necessary. The cutting
line will cut efficiently when the engine is run at less
• than full throttle. At lower speeds, there is less en-
gine noise and vibration. The cutting line wil! last
longer and w_ be less likely to "weld" onto the spoo!.
• If the blade or trimmer head does not turn
when the engine is accelerated, make sure the
drive shaft housing is properly seated in the engine
shroud. Refer to '_,ssembly Steps-Tube."
• Always release throttle trigger and allow en-
gine to return to idle speed when not cutting.
• The blade or trimmer head should not turn
when the engine runs at idle speed. If the blade
or trimmer head turns when the engine is at idle
speed, refer to the "Trouble Shooting Chart."
• To stop engine:
• Release the throttle trigger.
• Move ignition switch to the "Off" position.
• StopthebladebyalIowingthe"9o'clock"posi-
tion to contact cut material. Figure 8.
Blade
Coasts
"' ]Stop Coasting Blade by Con-
tact with Cut material.
Figure8
USING YOUR UNIT AS A LINE TRIMMER
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WAR_[_rG - TH:ROWS OBJECTS
The rapidly moving line causes objects to be
thrown violently. The shield will not provide
complete protection to the operator or others.
The operator must wear a safety face
shield or goggles. Always wear heav_
longpants and boots. Keep others atleast
30 feet (10 meters) away.
WARI" NG - HAZARDZONE
This tool will throw objects and cut. Keep oth-
ers including children, animals, bystand-
ers and helpers at least 30 feet ( 10 meters)
away from the operator and tool. Stop
the engine if you are approached.
Leg Guards
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Face Boots
Shield
60 Foot
/ (20 meter)
Hazard Zone
Semi-Automatic Trimmer Head
WARNING- DAMAGED
TRIMMER HEAD
Trimmerl£ead parts that'_re Chipped, cracked.
or damaged in any other way can fly apartand
cause serious injury. Do not use. Replace
damaged parts before using the tool
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A. LINE TRIMMER SAFETY
1. OPERATOR SAFETY
a. Always wear eye protection when operating,
Servicing, or performing maintenance on your
_t. See "_vty Accessories."
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b. Do not operate this tool when you are tired, ill
or under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or
medication.
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