Safety Rules; Operator Safety; Unit/Maintenance Safety; Fuel Safety - Craftsman 358.797961-22cc Operator's Manual

SAFETY RULES
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OPERATOR SAFETY
• Always wear eye protection to prevent rocks or debris
from being blown or ricocheting into eyes and face which
can result in blindness and!or other serious injury.
• Always wear a respirator or facemask when working
with the unit in dusty' environments.
• Always wear heavy, long pants, boots, and gloves (To
avoid shock of static electricity, do not wear rubber
gloves). Do not go barefoot or wear short pants, san-
dais, jewelry, loose clothing, or clothing with loosely
hanging straps, ties, tassels, etc.; they can be caught in
moving parts. Secure hair so it is above shoulder
length.
• Do not operate this unit when you are tired, ill, or under
the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
• Keep children, bystanders, and animals away from the
work area at a minimum of 30 feet when starting or
operating the unit.
. Inspect the area before starting 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.
UNIT/MAINTENANCE SAFETY
• Have all maintenance other than the recommended
procedures described in the Operator's Manual per-
formed by your Sears Service Center.
° Disconnect spark plug before performing maintenance
except for carburetor adjustment.
• Use only genuine replacement parts as recommended
by Sears to avoid creating a hazard and/or voiding your
warranty.
• Check air intake openings, blower tubes, elbow tube,
and vacuum tubes frequently, always with the engine
stopped. Keep vents and tubes free of debris which can
accumulate and restrict proper air flow.
• Do not use an accessory andlor attachment other than
those recommended by Sears with your unit.
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.
• Wipe up all fuel spills before starting engine.
, Move at least t0 feet (3 meters) away from fueling site
before starting engine.
• Stop engine and allow unit to cool before removing fuel
cap.
OPERATION SAFETY
• Stop the engine before opening the vacuum inlet door
or attempting to insert or remove the vacuum tubes.
The engine must be stopped and the impeller blades
CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE AND PLACE WIRE WHERE tT CANNOT I
CONTACT SPARK PLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING WHEN SETTING UP.t
TRANSPORTING, ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS.
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no longer turning to avoid serious injury from the rotat-
ing blades.
• Inspect the entire unit before each use for worn, loose,
missing, or damaged parts. Do not use untit the unit is
in proper working order.
° Keep the outside surfaces free of oil and fuel.
• Never start or run unit inside a closed room or building.
Breathing exhaust fumes can kill.
• Never use for spreading chemicals, fertilizers, or any
other material which may contain toxic substances.
• Do not set the unit on any surface except a clean, hard
area to start the engine or while the engine is running.
Debris such as gravel, sand, dust, grass, etc. could be
picked up by the air intake and thrown out through the
discharge opening, damaging the unit, property, or
causing serious injury to bystanders or the operator.
• Avoid dangerous environments. Do not use in unventi-
lated areas or where explosive vapors or carbon
monoxide build up could be present.
, Avoid situations which could set the vacuum bag on
fire. Do not vacuum discarded cigars or cigarettes or
ash from fireplaces, barbecue pits, brush piles, etc. To
avoid spreading fire, do not use blower near leaf or
brush fires, fireplaces, barbecue pits, ashtrays, etc.
• Do not overreach or use from unstable surfaces such
as ladders, trees, steep slopes, rooftops, etc. Use extra
care when cleaning on stairways. Keep firm footing and
balance at all times.
• Never place objects inside the blower tubes; always
direct the blowing debris away from people, animals,
glass, and solid objects such as trees, automobiles,
walls, etc. The force of air can cause rocks, dirt, or
sticks to be thrown or to ricochet which can hurt people
or animals, break glass, or cause other damage. Do not
allow the unit to be used as a toy.
- Never place any object in the air intake opening as this
could restrict proper air flow and cause damage to the
unit.
° Never run unit without the proper equipment attached.
When used as a blower, always install a blower tube.
When used as a vacuum, always install vacuum tubes
and vacuum bag assembly.
• Use only for jobs explained in this manual.
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
• Stop the unit before transporting.
• Allow the engine to cool, and secure the unit before
storing or transporting in a vehicle.
• Empty the fuel tank before storing or transporting the
unit. Use up any fuel left in the carburetor by starting
the engine and letting the engine run until it stops.
- Store unit and fuel in an area where fuel vapors cannot
reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, elec-
tric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
• Store the unit out of the reach of children.
SAFETY NOTICE
Exposure to vibrationsthrough prolonged use of gasoline powered hand units could cause blood vessel or nerve damage in the
fingers, hands, and wrists of people prone to circulation disorders or abnormal swellings. Prolonged use in cold weather has been
linked to blood vessel damage in otherwise healthy people, tf symptoms occur such as numbness, pain, loss of strength, change
in skin color or texture, or loss of feeling in the fingers, hands or wrists, discontinue the use of this unit and seek medical atten-
tion. An anti-vibration system does not guarantee the avoidance of these problems. Users who operate power tools on a continu-
aJ and regular basis must monitor closeJy their physical condition and the condition of this unit.
I ,, LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.
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IT MEANS -- ATTENTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!] YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
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