Craftsman WEEDWACKER 316.791150 Owner's Manual page 3

• Adjust the position of the D-handle to provide the best grip.
• Be sure the cutting head is not in contact with anything before starting the unit.
• Use the unit only in daylight or good artificial light.
• Avoid accidental starting. Be in the starting position whenever pulling the
starter rope. The operator and unit must be in a stable position while
starting. See Starting/Stopping Instructions.
• Use the right tool. Only use this tool for the purpose intended.
• Do not overreach. Always keep proper footing and balance.
• Always hold the unit with both hands when operating. Keep a firm grip on
both the front and rear handle or grips.
• Keep hands, face, and feet at a distance from all moving parts. Do not
touch or try to stop the cutting head when it is rotating.
• Do not touch the engine or muffler. These parts get extremely hot from
operation. They remain hot for a short time after turning off the unit.
• Do not operate the engine faster than the speed needed to cut, trim or
edge. Do not run the engine at high speed when not cutting.
• This unit has an overspeed protection switch to keep the unit from
overheating. When the unit is run at full throttle while not in use for
extended lengths of time the overspeed protection switch will engage.
• Always stop the engine when cutting is delayed or when walking from one
cutting location to another.
• If the unit is struck or becomes entangled with a foreign object, stop the
engine immediately and check for damage. Do not operate before
repairing damage. Do not operate the unit with loose or damaged parts.
This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product. Read the operator's manual for
complete safety, assembly, operating and maintenance and repair information.
SYMBOL MEANING
• SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
Indicates danger, warning or caution. May be used in
conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.
• READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL
WARNING:
Read the operator's manual(s) and follow all
warnings and safety instructions. Failure to do so can result
in serious injury to the operator and/or bystanders.
• WEAR EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION
WARNING:
Thrown objects and loud noise can cause
severe eye injury and hearing loss. Wear eye protection
meeting ANSI Z87.1-1989 standards and ear protection when
operating this unit. Use a full face shield when needed.
• UNLEADED FUEL
Always use clean, fresh unleaded fuel
• DO NOT USE E85 FUEL IN THIS UNIT
WARNING:
It has been proven that fuel containing greater
than 15% ethanol will likely damage this engine and void the
warranty.
• ON/OFF STOP CONTROL
ON / START / RUN
• ON/OFF STOP CONTROL
OFF or STOP
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
• Stop and switch the engine to off for maintenance, repair, or for changing
the cutting head or other attachments.
• Use only replacement parts and accessories listed in the Parts List section
of this operator's manual and distributed by a Craftsman outlet or service
center. Use of any replacement parts or accessories purchased
elsewhere may be hazardous and will also void the warranty.
• Keep unit clean of vegetation and other materials. They may become
lodged between the cutting head and shield.
• To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine and muffler free from grass, leaves,
excessive grease or carbon build up.
OTHER SAFETY WARNINGS
• Never store the unit, with fuel in the tank, inside a building where fumes
may reach an open flame or spark.
• Allow the engine to cool before storing or transporting. Be sure to secure
the unit while transporting.
• Store the unit in a dry area, locked up or up high to prevent unauthorized
use or damage, out of the reach of children.
• Never douse or squirt the unit with water or any other liquid. Keep handles
dry, clean and free from debris. Clean after each use. See the Cleaning
and Storage instructions.
• Keep these instructions. Refer to them often and use them to instruct other
users. If loaning someone this unit, also loan them these instructions.
• SAFETY & INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS •
SYMBOL
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
MEANING
• THROWN OBJECTS AND ROTATING CUTTER CAN
CAUSE SEVERE INJURY
WARNING:
Small objects can be propelled at high speed,
causing injury. Keep away from the rotating rotor.
• KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY
WARNING:
Keep all bystanders, especially children and
pets, at least 50 feet (15 m.) from the operating area.
• HOT SURFACE
WARNING:
Do not touch any metal engine components.
The engine gets extremely hot from operation and may cause
severe burns. Allow the unit to completely cool prior to any
maintenance or servicing.
• OIL
Refer to operator's manual for the proper type of oil.
• PRIMER BULB
Push primer bulb, fully and slowly, 10 times.
• SHARP BLADE
WARNING:
Sharp blade on trimmer attachment shield. To
prevent serious injury, do not touch the line cutting blade.