Craftsman WEEDWACKER 358.796120 Instruction Manual page 5

ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES
FOR OPTIONAL ATTACHMENTS
_WARNING: For each optional
attachment used, read entire opera-
tors manual before use and follow all
warnings and instructions in manual
and on attachment.
_WARNING: Ensure handlebar is
installed when using edger or brush-
cutter attachments. Attach handlebar
above arrow on safety label on the up-
per shaft (engine end of unit). If your
edger or brushcutter attachment does
not include a handlebar, a handlebar
accessory kit (#530071451) is avail-
able from your Sears Service Center.
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 se-
riously cut you or others.
• Allow blade to stop before removing it
from the cut.
Blade rotates
afierthe
• Throw away blades that are bent,
warped, cracked, broken or damaged
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 ad-
justing 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 using
edger attachment.
BLOWER/VACUUM SAFETY
_WARNING: 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 run-
ning. Debris such as gravel, sand,
dust, grass, etc., could be picked up
by the air intake and thrown out
through discharge opening, damag-
ing unit, property, or causing serious
injury to bystanders or operator.
• Never place objects inside the blower
tubes, vacuum tubes or blower outlet.
Always direct the blowing debris 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 ani-
mals, 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 frequenfly, always
with engine stopped and spark plug
disconnected. Keep vents and dis-
charge tubes free of debris which can
accumulate and res_ict 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.
BRUSHCUTTER SAFETY
,_DANGER: Blade can thrust vio-
lently away from material it does not cut.
Blade thrust can cause amputation of
arms or legs.
_WARNING: Do not use trimmer
head as a fastening device for the
blade.
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