Craftsman WEEDWACKER 358.795310 Operator's Manual page 3

protection.Keep body parts clear of
rotatingline. Keep children,bystand-
ers, and animals 50 feet (15 meters)
away. If approached stop unit immedi-
ately.
EyeProtec_on
If situationsoccur which are not
covered in this manual, use care and
goodjudgement. If you need
assistance, contact your Authorized
Service Dealer or call 1-800-235-5878.
OPERATOR SAFETY
• Always wear safety eye protection.
• Always wear long pants, long
sleeves, boots, and gloves. Wearing
safety leg guards is recommended.
Do notgo barefoot or wear sandals.
Stay clear of spinningEne.
• Secure hair above shoulder length.
Secure or remove Jooseclothing or
clothing with loosely hanging ties,
straps,tassels, ets. They can be
caught in moving parts. Beingfully
covered also helps protect youfrom
debris and pieces of toxic plants
thrownby spinning line.
• 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./2hourspar
day.
• Never start or run inside a dosed
room or building. Breathingexhaust
fumes can kill.
• Keep handles free of oil and fuel.
UNIT / MAINTENANCE SAFETY
• Disconnect the spark plug before
performingmaintenance except car-
buretoradjustments.
• Look for and replace damaged or
loose parts before each use. Look
for end repair fuel leaks before use.
Keep in good working condition.
, Replace trimmer head parts that are
chipped, cracked, broken, or darn-
aged in any other way before using
the unit.
• Make sure unit is a_embled 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.
• Use only recommended Craftsman
accessories and mptacementparts,
FUEL SAFETY
- Mix and pour fuel outdoors.
• Keep away from sparks or flames.
• Use a container approved for fuel.
• Do notsmoke or allow smoking near
fuet or the ur_
• Wipe up all fuel spills.
• Move at least 10 feet (3 meters)
away from fueling site before starting
engine.
• Stop engine and allow to cool before
removingfuel cap.
CU'I'rlNG SAFETY
, Use on_ for trimming, mowing, and
sweeping. Do not use for pruning or
hedge trimming.
• inspect the area before each use.
Remove objects (rocks, broken
glass, nails, wire, etc.) which can be
thrown by or become entangled in
line. Hard objects can damage the
tdmmer 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
en_ne below waist level. A hotmuf-
fler can cause serious bums.
• Cutting on left side of the shield will
throw debris away from the operator.
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
• Allow engine to cool;,secure unit be-
fore storing or transporting in vehicle.
• Empty the fuel tank before storing or
transportingthe 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_
• Stere unitso line limiter cannot acci-
dentallycause injury. The unit can be
hung by the tube.
° Store unitout of reach of children.
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