Using Your Unit - Craftsman 257.798031 Operator's Manual

USING YOUR UNIT
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A WARNING-THROWS OBJECTS
The rapidly m oving linecauses objects to be
thrownviolently. The shield w ill notprovide
complete protection to the operator or others.
The operator must wear a safety face
shield or goggIes. Always wear heav_
longpants and boots. Keep others at least
30 feet (10 meters) awa3_
60 Foot
(20 meter)
Use Only Genuine
SEARS
ReplacementParts
WARNING - HAZARDZONE
This unit will throw objects and cut. Keep oth-
ers including children, animals, bystand-
ers, and helpers at least 30 feet (10 me-
ters) away from the operator and unit.
Stop the unit if you are approached.
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DAMAGED
TRIMMER HEAD
Trimmer headparts thatarechipped, c racked,
broken, or damaged in any otherway can fly
apart andcause serious injury. Do notuse. Re-
place damaged parts before using the
unit.
A. LINE TRIMMER SAFETY
I. OPERATOR SAFETY
a. Always wear a face safety shield or gog-
gle s. See "Accessories."
b. Always wear heav_ longpants, boots, and
gloves. See "Accessories. _Do not wear loose
clothing; jewelry, short pants, sandals or go
barefoot. Secure hair so it is above shoulder
_t_nmgth. Being _fullycov_eredwill help protect you
pieces of toxic plants such as poison ivy
wn by the Trimmer Head which could be
e..Do not operate this uni't when you are
tired, ill or under the influence of alco-
hol, drugs, or medication.
2. UN1T SAFETY
a. Inspect the entire unit before each use.
Replace _
parts. Make sureall fasteners
areinplace and securely f astened.
b. Use only .065" diameter line. Never use
wire, rope, string, etc,
e. Be Sure the shield is properly attached.
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d. Make sure the trimmer head is p_t_perly
installed and securely fastened. Refer to
the "Using Your Unit" s_tior_
e. Use only genuine SEARS aceessorles or
attachments as recommended.
3. CUTHNG SAFETY
a. Inspect thearea tobe cut before eachuse.
Remove objects (roCks, broken glass, nails, wire,
string, etc.) which can be thrown or become en-
tangled in the trimmer head.
b. Always. keep the unit on the right-hand
md_ of yanr _.
e. Hold the unit firml3_
d. Keep firm footing and balance. Do not
over-reac_
e. Keep the trimmer head beIowwaist level
£ DO not_ the unit above your waist.
The trimmer head can come dangerously close
to your body.
g. Keep allparts ofyom- bod_y .away from the
trimmer llne when the unit Js running.
h. Use onIy for jobs explained in this man-
ual.
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