Operator Safety; Unit Maintenance - Craftsman WEEDWACKER 358.798540 Operator's Manual

ers,and animals 5 0feet(15m)away. • Use only recommended Craftsman
Ifapproached, stop unit i mmediately, accessories and
replacement parts.
Eye Protection FUEL SAFETY
_---'_- * Mix and pour fuel outdoors.
/ /Hazard/one \ • Keep away from sparks or flames.
il_-.._j.. _ • Use a container approved for fuel:
_._/"_. _'_4 • Do not smoke or allow smoking near
_ doots"B & \'_ 50 ft. \, /71, fuel or the unit. .i
"__'_i , Wipe up all fuel spitls.
:/:_:_ * :Move at least:_10feet (3 meters) '._:
• If situations occur which are not cov-i: : :awayfrom fue ing site before starting
ered in this manual, use Care and ........ e ngine. :_ _-:i _'.
good judgement. If you need assis- • Stop engine and allow to cool before
lance, contact Sears Service or call
the !-800 number listed on the front of
this manual.
OPERATOR SAFETY
• Always wear safety eye protection.
• Always wear long pants, long
sleeves, boots, and gloves. Wearing
safety leg guards is recommended.
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 parts.
• Do not operate when you are tired,
ill, or under the influence of alcohol,
drugs, or medication.
• Wear hearing protection if you use
unit for more than 1-1/2 hours per
day.
• Never start or run inside a closed
room or building. Breathing exhaust
fumes can kill.
• Keep handles free of oil and fuel.
UNIT / MAINTENANCE SAFETY
• Disconnect the spark plug before
performing maintenance except car-
buretor adjustments.
• Look for and replace damaged or
loose parts before each use. Look
for and repair fuet leaks before use.
Keep in good working condition.
• Replace trimmer head parts that are
chipped, cracked, broken, or dam-
aged in any other way before using
the unit.
• Make sure unit is assembled correct-
ly as shown in this manual.
• Make carburetor adjustments with
lower end supported to prevent line
from contacting any object.
• Keep others away when making car-
buretor adjustments.
removing fuel cap.
CUTTING SAFETY
• Use only for trimming, mowing, edg-
ing, and sweeping. Do not use for
pruning or hedge trimming.
• inspect the area before.each use.
Remove objects (rocks, broken
g_ass, nails, wire, etc.) which can be
thrown by or become entangled in
line. Hard objects can damage the
trimmer head and be thrown causing
serious injury.
• Keep firm footing and balance. Do
not overreach.
• Keep all parts of your body away
from muffler and spinning line. Keep
engine below waist level: A hot muf-
fler can cause serious burns.
• Cutting on left side of the shield will
throw debris away from the operator.
TRANSPORTING AND STOR-
AGE
• Allow engine to Cool; secure unit be-
fore storing or transporting in vehicle.
• Empty the fuel tank before storing or
transporting the unit. Use up fuel left
in the carburetor by starting the en-
gine and letting it run until it stops.
• Store unit and fuel in area where fuel
vapors cannot reach sparks or open
flames from water heaters, electric
motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
• Store unit so line limiter cannot acci-
dentally cause injury. The unit can be
hung by the tube.
• Store unit out of reach of children.
° If situations occur which are r,ot cow
ered in:this manual, use care and
good judgment. If you need assis-
tance, call the 1-800 number listed on
the front of this manual.
SPECIAL NOTICE: This unit is not
equipped with a temperature limiting
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