Craftsman 358.796170 Operator's Manual page 3

SAFETY RULES, CAUTIONS & DANGERS
Failure to observe the following Safety Rules and Precautions can resultin serious personal injury.
A. KNOW YOUR UNIT
1, Read your Operator's Manual carefully until you
completely understandand follow all safety rules,
precautions_ and operating instructions before
operating the unit.
2. Restrict your unit to users Who understand and
follow all safety rules, precautions, and operating
instructions in this manual,
13. PLAN AHEAD
1. Always wear eye protection. The
blade guard will not prevent rocks
and debris from being thrown or
ricocheting into the eyes and face
which can result in loss of vision or sedous per.
sona/ injur_.
2. Dress safely in long pants and wear boots or
safety shoe_ Do notwearloose clothing, jewelry, short
pants or sandals; or go barefoot.
& Do not operate the unit when you are tired, ill, or
upset; or if you ate undertheinfluence of alcohol,
: drugs or medication.
4. Inspect the area to be cut, Remove altdebris and
objectsthatcouldricochet,be thrownor couldother-
wise cause injury or damage duringedging.
5. Keepchitdren, bystanders,andanimatsaminimum
_ :of30 feet (10 meters) away when starting oroper-
ating the unit.
C. HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION
1. Eliminate allsoumes of sparks or flame (incfuding
smoking, open flames, or work that could cause
sparks) in the areas where fuel is mixed,pouredor
stored.
2. Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area; store fuel in
a cool, dry, well-ventilated place; and use an
approved, marked container for all fuel purposes.
3. Do not smoke while handling fuel or while
• operating the unit.
• •4. Wipe up all spills before starting the engine.
5. Move at least 10 feet {3meters) away from fuel and
• fueling site before starting the engine.
D. OPERATE YOUR UNIT SAFELY
1. Do not use any attachment other than those
supplied and recommended by Sears for usewit.h
this unit,
2. Inspect the entire unit before each use for worn,
loose,missing or damaged parts. Do notuseuntil t he
unitis in properworkingorder.
6. Make sure the blade stops turning when the
throttle trigger Is released and the engine runs
at idle speed. For correction,refer to "Carburetor
Adjustments" p age 8.
7. Stop the engine and let the unit cool off before
removing the fuel cap and refueling. Always
replace the fuel cap securely.
8. Keep all parts of your body away from the blade
when starting or running the engine.
9. Avoidbodilycontact withthe muffler. Usecaution
when changing operating pos_ons The muffler area
can be hot and cause seriousbums.
10. Do nct overreach.Keepfirm footingand balance atall
times
11. Usetheedgerfromyourrightsideonly.Keepyour
lefthandonthe handlebar and yourrighthandon the
powerunithandle.
Direct the discharge of debds away from people,
animals, glass, and solid objects such as trees,
automobiles, walls, e_c, asthe unit isbeing operated
12. The fast turning blademay causerocks, dirt, or sticks
to be thrown or to dcochet which may hurt people or
animals, breakglass, or cause otherdamage
13. Do not use the edger on graveled surfaces or in
extremely muddy areas.
14. Always push the unit slowly over rough ground.
StayaJert for uneven sidew_ks, holesinterrain, o rother
similar conditions
15. Followthe stepsbelowif the bladestrikes a foreign
object or ff the unit operates abnormally. Stopthe
engine, disconnectthe spark ptug and inspectfor
damage Do not use until the unit isin proper workJng
• order
16. Stop the enginewhen the unit is not in use. Do not
leavea runningengine unattended.
17. Use only for jobs explained in this manual.
E. MAINTAIN YOUR UNIT PROPERLY
1, Have all service other then the items listed in this
manual performed byyour Sears Service Center,
2. Maintainthe unitaccording to recommended pro-
cedum,_
3. Disconnect the spark plug l_fom performing any
adjustment, inspection or maintenanc_ _pt for
: carburetoradjustment.
• 4. Be certain the blade will not contact any object
before making engine adjustments.
5. Use only genuine replacement parts as recom.
: mended by Seam. The useofany part,or accessory
not specifically recommended for thisunitmaycreate
a hazardandlorvoid_ur warranty.
; 6. Always drain fuel from the tank before storing the
3. Keep the handles free of oil and fuel. unit for 30 daysor more,
4. Neverstartorruntheengineinsideaclosedroom ..... 7. D0notstomtheunitorfuelinactosedareawhere
• _ fuel vaporscan reach sparks oran openflame from
or budding. Exhaust fumescontaindangerousearbon • ; hot water heaters,.furnaces, etc.
, monoxide.
5. Never operete the edger without the blade guard : 8. Storeinadryareaoutofthereachofchildren.•
and handlebar securely in place,
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