Craftsman WEEDWACKER 358.796120 Instruction Manual page 3

_WARNING: When using gar-
dening appliances, basic safety pre-
cautions must always be followed to
reduce the risk of fire and serious
injury. Read and follow all instructions.
This power unit can be dangerous! Op-
erator is responsible for following
instructions and warnings on unit and in
manual. Read entire instroction manual
before using unit! Be thoroughly familiar
with the controls and the proper use of
the unit. Restrict the use of this unit to
persons who have read, understand,
and will follow the instructions and
warnings on the unit and in the manual.
Never allow children to operate this unit.
INSTRUCTION SAFETY INFORMATION
MANUAL ON THE UNIT
,_ DANGER: Never use blades
with line trimmer attachment. Never
use flailing devices with any attach-
ment. This unit (when used with sup-
plied line trimmer attachment) is de-
signed for line trimmer use only. Use
of any other accessories with line trim-
mer attachment will increase the risk
of injury.
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_WARNING: Trimmer line throws
objects violently. You and others can be
blinded/injured. Wear eye and leg
protection. Keep body parts clear of ro-
tating line.
Eye Protection
U Boots
Keep children, bystanders, and animals
50 feet (15 meters) away. Stop unit im-
mediately if approached.
If situations occur which are net cov-
ered in this manual, use care and
good judgment. Ifyou need assis-
tance, contact your Sears Service
Center or call 1-800-235-5878.
OPERATOR SAFETY
• Dress properly. Always wear safety
glasses or similar eye protection
when operating, or performing main-
tenance, on your unit (safety glasses
are available). Eye protection should
be marked Z87.
• Always wear face or dust mask if op-
• eration is dusty.
Always wear heavy, long pants, long
sleeves, boots, and gloves. Wearing
safety leg guards is recommended.
• Always wear foot protection. Do not
go barefoot or wear sandals. Stay
clear of spinning line.
• Secure hair above shoulder length.
Secure or remove loose clothing or
clothing with loosely hanging ties,
straps, tassels, etc. They can be
caught in moving pads.
• Being fully covered also helps protect
you from debris and pieces of toxic
plants thrown by spinning line.
• Stay Alert. Do not operate this unit
when you are tired, ill, upset or under
the influence of alcohol, drugs, or
medication. Watch what you are do-
ing; use common sense.
• Wear hearing protection.
• Never start or run inside a closed
room or building. Breathing exhaust
fumes can kill.
• Keep handles free of oil and fuel.
• Always keep engine on the dght hand
side of your body.
• Hold the unit firmly with both hands.
• Keep trimmer head (or other optional
attachment) below waist level and
away from all parts of your body. Do
not raise engine above your waist.
• Keep all parts of your body away from
muffler and spinning line (or other op-
tional attachment). Keep engine be-
low waist level. A hot muffler can
cause serious burns.
• Keep firm footing and balance. Do not
overreach or use from unstable sur-
faces such as ladders, trees, steep
slopes, rooftops, etc.
• Use only in daylight or good artificial
light.
• Use only for jobs explained in this
manual (or manuals for optional at-
tachments).
UNIT / MAINTENANCE SAFETY
• Disconnect the spark plug before per-
forming maintenance except carbure-
tor adjustments.
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