Warnings And Safety Instructions; Operating - Craftsman WEEDWACKER 358.799110 Operator's Manual

WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS....(Continued)
_k OPERATOR SAFETY
1. Always wear eye protection when operating, serv-
icing, or performing maintenance on your unit.
See '_ccessories."
2. Always wear heavy, long pants, boots, and gloves.
Do not go barefoot or wear short pants, sandals,
jewelry, loose clothing, or clothing with loosely
hanging straps, ties, tassels,::: etc; they cau: be
.... caught in moving parts. Secure hair so it is above
sho_der length. Being fully covered will help pro-
tect you from pieces of toxic plants such as poison
ivy thrown by the trimmer line, which could be
more of a hazard than touching the plant itself.
3. Do not operate this unit when you are tired, ill, or
under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medica-
tion.
4. Wear hearing protection if you use this unit for
more than 1-1/2 hours per day.
5. Never start or run the en_e inside a closed room
or building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill.
6. Keep t_ndles free of,off and fuel.
A TOOL SAFETY
1. Inspect entire unit before each use. Replace dam-
2. Replace trimmer head parts that are cr_ked,
chipped, broken, or damagedin any other waybe-
fore using the unit.
3. Use only .080" diameter SEARS Laser Line_.
Never use wire, rope, string etc.
4. Install the shield properly before using the unit.
5. Use only the specked trimmer head. Make sure
the trimmer head is properly installed and se-
curely fastened. Refer to '_kssemb]y."
6. Make carburetor adjustments with the drive shaft
housing supported to prevent the trimmer line
from contacting any object. Hold the unit by hand;
do not use the optional shoulder strap for support.
7. Keep others away when making carburetor ad-
justments.
8. Use only genuine SEARS accessories as recom-
mended for this unit.
A FUEL SAFETY
1. Mix and pour fuel outdoors and where there are
no sparks or flames.
2. Use a container approved for fuel
3. De not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or the
unit or while using the unit.
4. Wipe up all fuel spills before starting engine.
5. Move at least 10 feet (3 meters)away from fueling
site before Starting engine.
6. Stop engine before removing fuel cap.
7. Empty the fuel tank before storing the unit. Use
up fuel left in the carburetor and fuel lines by
stertingthe engine and lettingit run until it stops.
8. Store unit and fuel in an area where fuel vapors
cannot reach sparks or open flames from water
heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
A CUTTING SAFETY
1. Inspect the area to be cut before each use. Remove
objects (rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, string,
etc.) which can be thrown or become entangled in
the trimmer head.
2. Keep others including children, animals, bystand -
ers and helpers outside the 60 foot (20 meter) Haz-
ard Zone. Step the engine immediatebyifyou are
approached.
3. Always keep the engine on the right-hand side of
your body.
4. Hold the unit firmly with both hands.
5. Keep firm footing and balance. Do not over-
reach.
6. Keep the trhnmer head below waist level.
7. Do not raise the engine above your:waist. The
trimer head can come dangerously close to your
body.
8. Keep all parts of your body away from trimmer
head and muffler when engine is running.
9. When possible, cut with the left side of the trim-
_ met head.
10. Use only for jobs explained in this manual.
SAFETY
1. the unit accordingto recommended pro-
icedures. Keep the cutting line at the proper
length.
2. Disconnect the spark plug before_performing
maintenance except for carburetor adjustments.
3. Make carburetor adjustments with the drive shaft
housing supported to prevent the trimmer Iin_ e i
from contacting any object. Hold the unit by
hand; do not use the optional shoulder strap for
support.
4. Keep others away when making carburetor ad-
justments.
5. Use only genuine SEARS replacement parts as
recommende& ,....
A TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
1. Hand cerry the unit with the engine stopped and
the muffler away from your body.
2. Allow the engine to cool, empty the fuel tau_ and
secure the unit before storing or transporting in a
vehicle.
3. Empty the fuel tank before storing the unit_ Use
up fuel left in the carburetor by starting the en-
gine and lett_g the engine run until it stops.
4. Store unit and fueLin an area Where fuel vapors
cannot reach sparks or open flames from water
heaters, electric motors or switct_es, furnaces, etc.
5. Store umt so line _ter cannot accidentally
cause injury. The unit can be hung by the drive
sha_housing. '
6. Store the unit out of the reach of children.
If situ_tions occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good judgment.
..... Contact your Authorized Service Dealer if you need assistance.