Craftsman 358.796356 - 22" Blade Operator's Manual page 2

Warranty Statement 2 Storage 9
Safety Rules 2 Troubleshooting Table 10
Assembly 4 Emissions Statement 11
Operation 5 Parts L ist 13
Maintenance 7 Spanish 15
Service &Adjustments 8 Parts a nd Ordering Back C over
ONE Y EAR F ULL WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN ®GASOLINE HEDGE TRIMMER
When u sed a nd maintained according tothe operator's manual, ifthis product fails d ue
toadefect inmaterial or workmanship within one year from the date o fpurchase, return
ittoany Sears store, Sears Service Center, orother Craftsman outlet inthe United States
for f ree repair (or replacement ifrepair proves impossible).
This warranty excludes spark plug, air f ilter a nd blades, which a re expendable parts
that c an wear o ut f rom normal use inless t han one year.
This warranty applies foronly 3 0days f rom purchase date ifthis product isused f or
commercial orrental purposes.
This warranty gives y ou specific legal rights, and youmay also have other rights
which v ary from state t ostate.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
DANGER: THIS POWER TOOL CAN
BE DANGEROUS! This unit can cause se-
rious injury including amputation or blind-
ness to the operator and others. The
warnings and safety instructions in this
manual must be followed to provide rea-
sonable safety and efficiency in using
this unit. The operator is responsible for
following the warnings and instructions in
this manual and on the unit. Never allow
children to use this tool.
_,WARNING: Failure to follow all
Safety Rules and Precautions can re-
sult in serious injury.
KNOW YOUR UNIT
• Read your operator's manual care-
fully until you completely understand
and can follow all warnings and
safety rules before operating the unit.
• Restrict unit to users who understand
and will follow all warnings and safety
rules in this manual and on the unit.
PLAN AHEAD
,_WARNING: Inspect tile area be-
fore starting the unit. Remove all debris
and hard objects such as rocks, glass,
wire, etc. that can ricochet, be thrown,
or otherwise cause injury or damage
during operation.
• Always wear eye protection when op-
erating, servicing, or performing main-
tenance on unit. Wearing eye protec-
tion will help to prevent brush or debris
from being thrown or ricocheting into
eyes and face which can result in
blindness and/or serious injury. Eye
protection should be marked Z87.
• Wear hearing protection when using
this unit.
• Secure hair above shoulder length. Se-
cure or remove jewelry, loose clothing,
or clothing with loosely hanging straps,
ties, tassels, etc. They can be caught
in moving parts.
• Stay alert. Do not operate unit when
you are tired, ill, upset, or if you are
under the influence of alcohol, drugs,
or medication.
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