Using Your Unit As A Brushcutter - Craftsman 358.798270-32ce Important Manual

USING YOUR UNIT AS A BRUSHCUTTER
The 8 inch Brush Blade is designed to cut grass, weeds, and woody brush and small trees up to 2 inches
in diameter.
_k DANGER - THIS POWER TOOL CANBE DyLNGEROUS! Donotat_ach_blade
to this unit without the proper installation of the Brush Blade Adaptor Kit #952-701616. Blade usage
requires the proper installation of all parts contained in the Kit. The Handlebar in the kit must be used
as abarrier between the operator and the blade. Failure to use the handlebar can result in serious injury
to the operator. This unit can cause serious injury including amputation or blindness to the operator and others.
The warnings and safety instructions in this manual must be followed to provide reasonable safety and efficiency in
uslng this unit. The operator is respons_le for fonowing the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the unit.
Read the entire Operator's Manual before using this unit! Restrict the use of this power tool to persons
who read, understand, and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the unit.
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BLADE THRUST
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_k DANGER - BLADE THRUST When the spin-
ning
blade contacts anything it does not cut, a dan-
gerous reaction can occur causing the entire unit and
operator to be thrust violently in any direction. This
reaction is called Blade Thrust. As a result, the op.
erator can lose control of the unit. Use handlebar,
shoulder strap, and keep shield in place.
Make sure others are at least 30 feet (10 me-
ters) away. Keep blade sharp. Cut at full
throttle and from your right to left. Keep
hands, feet and unit in proper position; refer
to "Guard Against Blade Thrust."
DANGER - PROPER BLADE
Use only the 8 inch Brush Blade and proper
hardware as shown. The use of any other parts
can result in serious injury. Do not use any acces-
sory or attachment other than those recom.
mended by the manufacturer for use with this
unit. Blades that are bent, warped, cracked, broken,
or damaged can fly apart and cause serious injury.
Do not use; Throw away.
WAF_NING - THROWS OBJECTS
The rapidly moving blade causes objects to be
thrown violently. The shield will not provide com-
plete protection to the operator or others. The op-
erator must wear a safety face shield or goggles. Al-
ways wear safety leg guards and boots. Keep others
at least 30 feet (10 meters) away.
^WARNING - HAZARD ZONE
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This unit will throw objects and cut. Keep others
including children, animals, bystanders, and
helpers at least 30 feet (10 meters) away from
the operator and unit. Stop the eng_me and
blade immediately if you are approached.
In areas where other people and animals
are present, such as near sidewalks, streets, houses,
etc., it is strongly recommended that the operator
use the buddy system; that is, have another person
.serve as a "look out,?' keeping himself and others at
least 30 feet (10 meters) away from the operator.
WAP_TING - COASTING BLADE
The blade continues to spin after the engine is
stopped or the throttle is released. The coasting
blade can thrust, throw objects, or seriously cut you
if accidentally touched. Stop the blade by leav-
ing it in contact with material alread_ cut.
Use the "9 o'clock" pos_hon as the point of
contact.
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