Edging Safety; Fuel Safety - Craftsman 358.797750 Operator's Manual

• Use only recommended Craftsman
parts and accessories.
• Disconnect the spark plug before
performing maintenance (except for
carburetor adjustments).
• Be sure the blade stops turning
when the engine idles. See "Carbu-
retor Adjustments."
• Remove the blade before making car-
buretor adjustments. Herd the unit by
hand. Do not make carburetor adjust-
ments from the blade side of the unff.
• Keep others away when making car-
buretor adjustments.
• Never start the unit with the gearbox
removed. The clutch can fly off and
cause serious injury.
• Have all maintenance and service not
explained in thLs manual performed by
an Authorized Service Dealer.
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Safety
Glasses Boots
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WARNING
Blade can throw objects violently.
• You can be blinded
or injured.
• Wear safety glasses.
Blade rotates Allow blade to stop
before removing it
after the from the cut.
,_ WARNING
Hazard zone for thrown objects
• Blade can throw objects
violently.
• Others can be blinded or
injured.
• Keep people and animals
50 feet (15 m) away.
WARNING
Blade rotates momentarily after
the trigger is released.
• The blade can seriously cut
you or others.
• Allow blade to stop
before removing it from the cut.
EDGING SAFETY
,, 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 (I5 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.
• Always keep the wheels in contact
with the ground.
WARNING
Read Operator's Manual.
• Follow all warnings and
instructions.
• Failure to do so can
result in serious injury.
• 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 no sparks or flames.
• Use a container approved for fuel.
• Do not smoke or allow smoking near
fuel or the unit; do not smoke while
using the unit.