Operation Safety - Craftsman Weedwacker 358.798090 Operator's Manual

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OPERATION SAFETY
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WARNING
THE RAPIDLY MOVING LINE CAUSES OB-
JECTS TO BE THROWN VIOLENTLY. THE
SHIELD WILL NOT PROVIDE COMPLETE
PROTECTION TO THE OPERATOR OR OTH-
ERS. THE OPERATOR MUST WEAR A SAFE-
TY FACE SHIELD OR GOGGLES. STAY
CLEAR OF SPINNING LINE. ALWAYS WEAR
HEAVY, LONG PANTS AND SHOES OR
BOOTS. KEEP OTHERS AT LEAST 50 FEET
(15 METERS) AWAY.
THIS UNIT WILL THROW OBJECTS AND
CUT. KEEP OTHERS INCLUDING CHIL-
DREN, ANIMALS, BYSTANDERS, AND HELP-
ERS AT LEAST 50 FEET (15 METERS) AWAY
FROM THE OPERATOR AND UNIT. STOP
THE UNIT IF YOU ARE APPROACHED.
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Eye
Protection
I Thrown
CUTTING LINE HEAD PARTS THAT ARE
CHIPPED, CRACKED, BROKEN, OR DAM-
AGED IN ANY OTHER WAY CAN FLY APART
AND CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY. DO NOT
USE. REPLACE DAMAGED PARTS BEFORE
USING THE UNIT.
OPERATOR SAFETY
• Always wear a face safety shield or goggles. See
'_ccessories."
• Always wear heavy, long pants, long sleeves,
shoes or boots, and gloves. See '_,ccessories." Do
not go barefoot or wear sandals.
Stay clear of spinning line.
• Being fully covered wi!l help protect you from pieces of
toxic plants such as poison ivy thrown by the trimmer
head which could be more of a hazard than touching
the plant itself.
• Secure hair above shoulder length. Secure or remove
loose clothing or clothing with loosely hanging ties,
straps, tassels, etc. They can be caught in moving
parts.
• Do not operate this unit when you are tired, ill, or
under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or
medication.
UNIT SAFETY
• Inspect the entire unit before each use. Replace
damaged parts. Make sure all fasteners are in place
and securely fastened.
• Use only .065" diameter line, Never use wire, rope,
string, etc.
• Make sure the trimmer head is properly assembled
and securely fastened.
• Use only genuine accessories or attachments as
recommended.
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Use Only Genuine
Replacement Parts
CUTTING SAFETY
• Inspect area to be cut before each use. Remove ob-
jects (rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, string, etc.)
which can be thrown or become entangled in the trim-
mer head. Always cut to the left side of the unit so thai
clippings and debris will be thrown away from you.
• Hold the unit firmly.
• Keep firm footing and balance. Do not over-reach.
• Keep the trimmer head below waist level.
• Do not raise the unit above your waist. The trimmer
head can come dangerously close to your body.
• Keep all parts of your body away from the trimmer
line when the unit is running.
• Use only for jobs explained in this manual.