Craftsman Weedwacker 316.791990 Operator's Manual page 3

• Wear heavy, long pants, boots and gloves. Do not wear loose
clothing, jewelry, short pants, sandals or go barefoot. Secure hair
above shoulder level.
• The cutting attachment shield must always be in place while
operating the unit. Do not operate unit without both trimming lines
extended, and the proper line installed. Do not extend the
trimming line beyond the length of the shield.
• This unit has a clutch. The cutting attachment remains stationary
when the engine is idling. If it does not, have the unit adjusted by
an authorized service technician.
• Adjust the D-handle to your size 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. 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 attachment 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 you turn 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 you are 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.
• Stop and switch the engine to off for maintenance, repair, or for
changing the cutting attachment or other attachments.
• Use only original equipment manufacturer replacement parts and
accessories for this unit. These are available from your authorized
service dealer. Use of any unauthorized parts or accessories
could lead to serious injury to the user, or damage to the unit, and
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 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 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. Referto them often and use them to instruct other
users. If you loan someone this unit, also loan them these instructions.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
• SAFETY & INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS •
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 SYMBOL MEANING
* SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
indicates danger, warning or caution. May be used in
J. conjunct on wth other symbo s or p ctographs.
lO • 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
[ serous njury to the operator and/or bystanders.
• WEAR EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION
WARNING:
Thrown objects and loud noise can cause
severe eye injury and hearingloss. Wear eye protection
meeting ANSI Z87.1-1989 standards and ear protection when
operating this unit. Use a fullface shield when needed.
• UNLEADED FUEL
Always use clean, fresh unleaded fuel
io ON/OFF STOP CONTROL
J ON / START! RUN
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,, 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 nottouch ahotmuffler orCylinder, Youmay get
burned. These parts get extremely hot from operation.
When turned off they remain hot for a short time.
.OIL
Refer to operator's manual for the proper type of oil.
' PRIMER BULB
Push primer bulb, ful!y and slowly, !0 time&
• SHARP BLADE
WARNING:
sharP blade on trimmer attachment shield.
To prevent serious injury, donor touch the line cutting blade .