Craftsman 358.773110 Operator's Manual page 4

EDGING SAFETY
,d_WARNING: Inspect the area to
be edged before each use. Remove
objects (rocks, broken glass, nails,
wire, string, etc.) which can be thrown
by the blade or can wrap around the
shaft.
• Keep others including children, ani-
mals, bystanders, and helpers at least
50 feet (15 meters) away. Stop the
unit immediately if you are ap-
proached.
• Hold the unit firmly with both hands.
• Keep firm footing and balance. Do not
overreach or stand on unstable sup-
port.
• Do net attempt to remove cut material
nor hold material to be cut when the
engine is running or when cutting
member is moving.
• Always keep the wheels and skid in
contact with the ground.
• Keep all parts of your body away from
the blade and muffler.
• Always push the unit slowly over the
ground. Stay alert for uneven side-
walks, holes in the terrain, large roots,
etc.
• Use only for jobs explained in this
manual.
FUEL SAFETY
• Mix and pour fuel outdoors and
where there are net sparks or
flames.
• Use a container approved for fuel.
• Do not smoke or allow smoking near
fuel or the unit; do net smoke while
using the unit.
• Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all
fuel spills before starting unit.
• Move at least 10 feet (3 meters)
away from fueling site before start-
ing engine.
• Stop engine and allow to cool before
removing fuel cap.
• Do not store the unit with fuel in the
fuel tank; use up fuel left in the car-
bureter and fuel line by starting the
unit and letting it run until it stops.
• Store unit and fuel in an area where
fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or
open flames from water heaters,
electric motors or switches, fur-
naces, etc.
• Always store gasoline in a container
approved for flammable liquids.
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
• Stop unit before leaving work area.
• Allow unit to cool, run fuel out of the
fuel tank, and secure the unit before
storing or transporting it in a vehicle.
• Before storing, use up fuel left in the
carburetor by starting the unit and
letting it run until it stops. Always al-
low the unit to cool before storage.
• Store unit and fuel in area where
fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or
open flames from water heaters,
electric motors or switches, fur-
naces, etc.
• Store unit so blade cannot acciden-
tally cause injury.
• Store unit out of reach of children.
If situations occur which are not cov-
ered in this manual, use care and
good judgment. If you need assis-
tance, call 1_800-235-5878.
SPECIAL NOTICE: This unit is not
equipped with a temperature limiting
muffler and spark arresting screen
which meets the requirements of Cali-
fornia Codes 4442 and 4443. All U.S.
forest land and the states of California,
Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey,
Oregon, and Washington require by
law that many internal combustion en-
gines be equipped with a spark arres-
tor screen. If you operate in a locale
where such regulations exist, you are
legally responsible for installing and
maintaining the operating condition of
these parts. Failure to do so is a viola-
tion of the law.
SPECIAL NOTICE: Exposure to
vibrations through prolonged use of
gasoline powered hand tools could
cause blood vessel or nerve damage
in the fingers, hands, and joints of
people prone to circulation disorders
or abnormal swellings. Prolonged use
in cold weather has been linked to
blood vessel damage in otherwise
healthy people. If symptoms occur
such as numbness, pain, loss of
strength, change in skin color or tex-
ture, or loss of feeling in the fingers,
hands, or joints, discontinue the use of
this tool and seek medical attention.
An anti-vibration system does not
guarantee the avoidance of these
problems. Users who operate power
tools on a continual and regular basis
must monitor closely their physical
condition and the condition of this tool.
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