Warnings And Safety Instructions; Operator Safety; Electrical Safety - Craftsman 358.798380 Operator's Manual

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IMPORTANT WARNINGS & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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WARNING I
The warnings and safety instructions in this manual must befollowed to reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock, or injury, and to provide reasonable safety and efficiency in using this unit. The operator is
responsible for following the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the unit Read the
entire Operator s Manual before assembhng and using the unit! Restrmt the use of this und to persons
who read, understand, and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the unit.
OPERATOR SAFETY
• Always wear safety glasses or similar eye
protection when operating, servicing, or performing
maintenance on your unit. Wearing eye protectioncan
help to prevent rocks or debris from being blown or
ncocheting into eyes and face which can result in
blindness or serious injury.
• Always wear a respirator or facemask when work-
ing with the unit in dusty environments.
• Dress safely in long pants. Do not go barefoot or
wear short pants, sandals, jewelry, loose clothing, or
clothing with loosely hanging straps, ties, tassels, etc.;
they can be caught in moving parts. Secure hair so itis
above shoulder length.
• Do not operate the unit when you are tired, lit, upset,
or if you are under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or
medication.
• Keep loose hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all
other parts of the body away from openings and
moving parts.
• Keep children, bystanders, andanimals away from
the work area a minimum of 30 feet (10 meters) when
starting or operating the unit.
• inspect the area before using the unit. Remove all
debris and hard objects such as rocks, glass, wire, etc.
that can ricochet, be thrown, or otherwise cause injury
or damage during operation.
• Restrict the use of this unitto persons who read, un-
derstand, and follow the warnings and instructions in
this manual and on the unit. Never allow children to use
this unit.
• When using the optional vacuum attachment kit,
the unit is designed to pick up dry material such as
leaves, grass, small twigs, and bits of paper. Do not
vacuum stones, gravel, metal, broken glass, etc.. to
avoid severe damage to the impeller. To avoid thepos-
sibility of electrical shock, do not attempt to vacuum
water or other liquids.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
• Use only a voltage supply as shown on the name
plate of the unit.
• Avoid dangerous situations. Do not use in pres-
ence of flammable liquids or gases to avoid creating a
fire or explosion and/or causing damage to unit.
• WARNING--TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRICAL SHOCK--Do not use in damp or wet
locations or around swimming pools, hot tubs, etc. Do
not expose to snow, rain, or water. Do not handle
extension cord plug or unit with wet hands.
• WARNING--To reduce the risk of electrical shock,
use extension cords specifically marked as suitable for
outdoor appliances having electrical rating not less
than the rating of the unit. The cord must be marked
with the suffix "W-A" (in Canada =W"). Use a polarized
cord. Make sure your extension cord is in good condi-
tion. If damaged have the cord replaced. Keep cord
from heat, oil, and sharp edges. An undersized exten-
sion cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in
tossof power and overheating. If in doubt, use the next
heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the
heavier the cord. (NOTE: Figure 7 shows the correct
size to be used depending on the cord length).
• Inspect the insulation and connectors on the unit
and extension cord before each use. If there is any
damage, do not use until damage is repaired by a
Sears Service Center.
• Do not pull or carry by cord; do not use cord as a
handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord around sharp
edges or corners. Keep cord away from heated sur-
faces. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug,
grasp the plug, not the cord.
• To reduce the possibility of the extension cord
disconnecting from the unit during operation, tie pig
tail plug and cord receptacle together as shown in Fig-
ure 8.
• Do not use the unit if the switch does not turn the
unit on and off properly. Have the unit repaired by a
Sears Service Center.
• Keep the extension cord clear of operator and ob-
stacles at all times. Do not expose cords to heat, oil,
water, or sharp edges.
• Avoid any body contact with any grounded con-
ductor, such as metal pipes or wire fences, to avoid
the possibilityof electric shock.
• Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If unit is not
working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left
outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to a Sears
Service Center.
• Ground fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection
should be provided on the circuit or outlet to be used for
this unit. Receptacles are available having buitd-in
GFCl protection and may be used for this measure of
safety.
• To reduce the risk of electrical shock this equip-
ment has a polarized plug. This plug wil! fit in a polar-
ized outlet or extension cord only one way. (Or_e blade
is wider than the other.) If the plug does not fit fully in
the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact
a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not
change the plug in any way.
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