Edging Safety; Maintenance Safety; Transporting And Storage - Craftsman 358.796500 Operator's Manual

A polarized extension cord will re-
quire the use of a polarized wall out-
let. This plug will fit into the polarized
wall outlet only one way. If the plug
does not fit into the wall outlet, re-
verse the plug. If it still does not fit,
contact a qualified electrician to
install the proper wall outlet. Do not
change the equipment plug, exten-
sion cord receptacle, or extension
cord plug In any way.
UNIT SAFETY
• Do not attempt to repair unit. Inspect
entire unit and extension cord before
each use. Have damaged parts re-
paired or replaced by your Sears
Service Center. Make sure all fasten-
ers, handles, and guards are in place
and securely fastened. A guard or
other part that is damaged should be
properly repaired or replaced by a
Sears Service Center.
• Replace blades that are bent,
warped, cracked, broken, or dam-
aged in any other way.
• Before using your unit, have your
Sears Service Center repair or replace
parts that are cracked, chipped, bro-
ken, or damaged in any other way.
• Use only genuine Craftsman re-
placement blades and accessories
as recommended for this unit. Never
use wire, rope, string, etc. Use of any
other accessory or attachment may
increase the risk of injury or cause
damage to the unit.
• Keep blade guard in place and in
good working order.
EDGING SAFETY
• Inspect the area to be edged before
each use. Remove objects (rocks,
broken glass, nails, wire, string, etc.)
which can be thrown by blade or can
wrap around blade shaft.
• Keep children away. Keep others in-
cluding children, animals, bystanders
and helpers outside the 100 foot (30
meter) Hazard Zone. Stop the unit
immediately if you are approached.
• Always keep unit in front of your body.
Keep hands and feet away from cut-
ting area.
• Hold the unit firmly with both hands.
• Do not overreach or use from unsta-
ble support. Keep firm footing and
balance at all times.
• Keep wheels in contact with ground.
• Do not raise the unit above the
ground. The blade can come dan-
gerously close to your body.
• Always push unit slowly over ground.
Stay alert for uneven sidewalks,
holes in terrain, large roots, etc.
• Do not force the unit; it will do the job
better and with less likelihood of a risk
of injuryat the rate for which it was de-
signed. Use the right appliance. Use
only for jobs explained in this manual.
MAINTENANCE SAFETY
• Maintain unit with care. Maintain unit
according to recommended proce-
dures. Follow instructionsfor changing
blades in the SERVICE AND ADJUST-
MENTSsection. Keep blade and blade
guard clean to reduce the risk of injury.
• Never start unit with blade guard re-
moved; blade can fly off or can threw
objects and cause serious injury,
• Disconnect unit from the power
source before performing mainte-
nance or changing blades.
• Use only genuine CRAFTSMAN re-
placement parts as recommended.
• Have all maintenance and service
not explained in this manual per-
formed by a Sears Service Center.
• Never douse or squid the unit with
water or any other liquid. Clean the
unit and labels with a damp sponge.
Keep handles dry, clean, and free
from oil and grease.
TRANSPORTING & STORAGE
• Transport unit with motor stopped
and the blade away from your body.
• Do not grasp or hold exposed blade.
• Unplug unit before storing; secure
unit when transporting it in a vehicle.
• Store unit so the blade cannot acci-
dentally cause injury. The unit can be
hung by the handle.
• Store unit indoors. Store unit un-
plugged in a high, dry place out of
reach of children.
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