Craftsman 358.792443 Operator's Manual page 4

• Look f orand replace damaged or
loose p arts b efore each use. Look
forand repair fuel l eaks b efore use.
Keep u nit i ngood w orking condition.
• Throw a way b lades that a re bent,
warped, cracked, broken, ordam-
aged i nany other way. Replace trim-
mer h ead p arts t hat a recracked,
chipped, broken, ordamaged inany
other way before using t heunit.
• Maintain the unit a ccording torecom-
mended procedures. Keep t he blade
sharp. Never use flailing d evices,
wire, rope, string, etc.
• Use only specified blade o rtrimmer
head; make s ure itisproperly in-
stalled and securely fastened.
• Never start engine with clutch s hroud
removed. The clutch c an flyoff a nd
cause s erious injury.
• Be sure blade o rtrimmer head s tops
turning when e ngine idles.
• Make c arburetor adjustments with the
lower end supported toprevent the
blade o rtrimmer line from contacting
any object. Hold t he unit b yhand; do
not u se the shoulder strap f or s upport.
• Keep o thers away w hen m aking car-
buretor adjustments.
• Use only recommended Craftsman
accessories and replacement parts.
• Have a llmaintenance and service
not e xplained inthis manual per-
formed byaSears Service Center.
FUEL SAFETY
• Mix and pour fuel outdoors.
• Keep away from sparks or flames.
• Use a container approved for fuel.
• Do not smoke or allow smoking near
fuel or the unit or while using the unit.
• Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all
fuel spills before starting engine.
• Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away
from fueling site before starting engine.
• Stop engine and allow it to cool be-
fore removing fuel cap.
• Remove fuel cap slowly.
CUTTING SAFETY
WARNING: Inspect tile area to be
cut before each use. Remove objects
(rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, string,
etc.) which can be thrown or become
entangled in the blade or trimmer line.
• Keep others including children, ani-
mals, bystanders, and helpers at
least 50 feet (15 meters) away. Stop
the engine immediately if you are ap-
proached.
• Always keep engine on the right-
hand side of your body.
• Hold the unit firmly with both hands.
• Keep firm footing and balance. Do
not overreach.
• Keep blade/trimmer head below
waist level.
• Do not raise powerhead engine above
your waist.
• Keep all parts of your body away
from spinning blade/line and muffler.
• Cut from your left to your right. CUt-
ting on right side of shield will throw
debris away from the operator.
• Use only in daylight or good artificial
light.
• Use only for jobs explained in this
manual.
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
• Stop the powerhead engine before
carrying unit.
• Keep muffler away from your body.
• Allow engine to cool and secure unit
before storing or transporting it in a
vehicle.
• Empty the fuel tank before storing or
transporting the 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 an area where
fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or
open flames from water heaters,
electric motors or switches, furnaces,
etc.
• Store unit so the blade or line limiter
blade on shield cannot accidentally
cause injury.
• Store unit indoors, out of reach of
children.
SPECIAL NOTICE: Exposure to vibra-
tions through prolonged use of gaso-
line powered hand tools could cause
blood vessel or nerve damage in the
fingers, hands, and joints of people
prone to circulation disorders or abnor-
mal swellings. Prolonged use in cold
weather has been linked to blood ves-
sel damage in otherwise healthy
people. If symptoms occur such as
numbness, pain, loss of strength,
change in skin color or texture, or loss
of feeling in the fingers, hands, or
joints, discontinue the use of this tool
and seek medical attention. An anti-
vibration system does not guarantee
the avoidance of these problems.
Users who operate power tools on a
continual and regular basis must moni-
tor closely their physical condition and
the condition of this tool.
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