Craftsman 358.795700 Operator's Manual page 3

Blades can t hrow objects violently.
• You c an be blinded orinjured.
• Wear safety glasses.
Glasses B oots
HAZARD ZONE _ .............. _ & WARNING:
Hazard zone for t hrown objects
• Blades can t hrow o bjects violently.
• Others can be blinded orinjured,
• Keep people and a nimals 30 feet
(10 m) a way.
Blades move
%_:d Ot_entarily
after the
trigger is
Allow blades to stop _
WARNI NG:
before removing _ Blades move momentarily after the
them from the cut. trigger is released.
• The blades can seriously cut you or
others.
• Allow blades to stop before removing
them from the cut.
• Keep children, bystanders, and ani-
mals away from work area a mini-
mum of 30 feet (10 m) when starting
or operating unit.
If situations occur which are not cov-
ered in this manual, use care and good
judgment. If you need assistance, con-
tact your Sears Service Center or call
the Customer Assistance Helpline at
1-800-235-5878.
HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION
• Eliminate all sources of sparks or
flame (including smoking, open
flames, or work that can cause
sparks) in the areas where fuel is
mixed, poured, or stored.
• Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area;
store fuel in a cool, dry, well ventilated
place; use an approved, marked con-
tainer for all fuel purposes.
• Do not smoke while handling fuel or
while operating the unit.
• Do not fill fuel tank while engine is
running.
• Make sure the unit is properly as-
sembled and in good operating con-
dition.
• Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up fuel
spills before starting the engine.
• Move at least 10 feet (3 meters)
away from fuel and fueling site before
starting engine.
• Always store gasoline in a container
approved for flammable liquids.
OPERATE YOUR UNIT SAFELY
DANGER: RISK OF CUT; KEEP
HANDS AWAY FROM BLADE - Blade
moves momentarily after the trigger is
released. Do not attempt to clear away
cut material when the blade is in mo-
tion. Make sure the switch is in the OFF
position, the spark plug wire is discon-
nected, and the blade has stopped
moving before removing jammed mate-
rial from the cutting blade. Do not grab
or hold the unit by the cutting blade.
• Inspect unit before each use for
worn, loose, missing, or damaged
parts. Do not use until unit is in
proper working order.
• Keep outside surfaces free from oil
and fuel.
• Never start or run engine inside a
closed room or building. Breathing
exhaust fumes can kill.
• Avoid dangerous environments. Do
not use in unventilated areas or
where explosive vapors or carbon
monoxide build up could be present.
• Do not overreach or use from unsta-
ble surfaces such as ladders, trees,
steep slopes, rooftops, etc. Keep firm
footing and balance at all times.
• Do not raise unit above your shoul-
ders; the cutting blade can come
dangerously close to your body.
• Always keep unit in front of your body.
Keep all parts of your body away from
the cutting blade.