Craftsman 358.795630 Operator's Manual page 2

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SAFETY RULES
CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE AND PLACE WIRE WHERE IT CANNOT CON- I
TACT SPARK PLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING WHEN SETTING UP, TRANSPORTING,
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ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS.
OPERATOR SAFETY
• Always wear safety eye protection.
• Always wear heavy long pants, long sleeves, boots and
gloves. Do not go barefoot or wear sandals, short
pants, short sleeves. Being fully covered helps to pro-
tect you from pieces of toxic plants thrown by the
blade.
• Secure hair so it above shoulder length. Secure loose
clothing or jewelry. Clothing with loosely hanging ties,
straps, tassels, etc. 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.
• Wear hearing protection if you use this unit for more
than 1-t/2 hours per day.
• Never start or run the engine inside a closed room or
building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill.
• Keep handles free of oil and fuel.
• If situations occur which are not covered in this manu-
al, use care and good judgement.
UNIT MAINTENANCE/SAFETY
• Look for and replace damaged or loose parts before
each use. Look for and repair fuel leaks before use.
Keep the unit in good working condition.
• Make sure the unit is maintained and assembled cor-
rectly as listed in this manual.
= Make carburetor adjustments with the blade supported
to prevent it from contacting any object. Hold the unit
by hand.
• Keep others away when making carburetor adjust-
ments.
• Use only good quality SEARS accessories and re-
placement parts as recommended for this 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 10 feet (3 meters) away from fueling site
before starting engine.
• • Stop engine and allow unit to cool before removing fuel
cap_
CUTTING SAFETY
• Inspect the area to be cut before each use. Remove
objects (rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, string, etc.)
which can become entangled in the blade.
* Keep others including children, animals, bystanders
and helpers a minimum of 50 feet (15 meters) away.
Stop the engine immediately if you are approached.
, Always keep the engine on the right-hand side of your
body.
. Hold the unit firmly with both hands.
= Keep firm footing and balance. Do not over-reach.
• Keep the blade below waist level
. Do not raise the engine above your shoulder.
• Keep all parts of your body away from the blade and
muffler when engine is running.
• 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 motor or switches, furnaces, etc.
• Store unit so the blade cannot accidentally cause
injury.
= Store the unit out of the reach of children.
I SAFETY NOTICE I
Exposure to vibrations through prolonged use of gasoline powered hand units could cause blood vessel or nerve damage in the fin- I
gers, hands, and joints of people prone to circulation disorders or abnormal swellings. Prolonged use in cold weather has been J
linkedto blood vessel damage in otherwise healthy people. If symptoms occur such as numbness, pain, loss of strength, change inl
skin color or texture, or loss of feeling in the fingers, hands or joints, discontinuethe use ofthis unit and seek medical attention.An |
anti-vibration system does not guaranteethe avoidance of these problems. U sers who operate power tools on a continual and regu-_
lar basis must monitor
closely their physical
condition and the condition ofthis
unit,
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MEANS - ATI'ENTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
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