Save These Instructions - Craftsman 316.79187 Operator's Manual

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• Adjust the D-handle to your size in order to provide the best grip.

• Be sure the cutting attachment 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. Refer to

Starting/Stopping Instructions.

• Use the right tool. Only use this tool for its intended purpose.

• Always hold the unit with both hands when operating. Keep a

firm grip on both handles or grips.

• Keep hands, face, and feet away from all moving parts. Do not

touch or try to stop the cutting attachment when it rotates.

• Do not touch the engine, gear housing or muffler. These parts get

extremely hot from operation, even after the unit is turned off.

• 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.

• Always stop the engine when cutting is delayed or when

walking from one cutting location to another.

• If you strike or become 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.

• Turn the engine to off and disconnect the spark plug for

maintenance or repair.

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.

• WARNING - READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL

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 standards

and ear protection when operating this unit. Use

a full face shield when needed.

• UNLEADED FUEL

Always use clean, fresh unleaded fuel

• OIL

Refer to operator's manual for the proper type of oil.

• SHARP BLADE

WARNING: Sharp blade on cutting attachment

shield. To prevent serious injury, do not touch

the line cutting blade.

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

• SAFETY & INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS •

• Use only replacement parts or accessories recommended for

this tool that are distributed by Sears or a Craftsman outlet.

Use of any replacement parts or accessories purchased

elsewhere may be hazardous, and will also void your warranty.

• Keep unit clean of vegetation and other materials. They may

become lodged between the cutting attachment and shield.

• To reduce fire hazard, replace a faulty muffler and spark

arrestor. 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 (pilot lights, etc.) or

sparks (switches, electrical motors, etc.).

• Allow the engine to cool before storing or transporting. Be

sure to secure the unit while transporting.

• Store the unit in a dry place, secured or at a height to prevent

unauthorized use or damage. Keep 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 Cleaning and Storage instructions (p. 11).

• Keep these instructions. Refer to them often and use them to

instruct other users. If you loan this unit to others, also loan

them these instructions.