Craftsman 316.792420 Operator's Manual page 4

• Keep hands, face, and feet away from all moving parts. Do not
touch or try to stop moving parts.
Do not operate the unit faster than the speed needed to do the job.
Do not run the unit at high speed when not in use.
Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the unit towards you.
DO NOT force the unit. It will do a better, safer job when used at
the intended rate.
Always stop the unit when operation is delayed or when walking
from one location to another.
If you strike or become entangled with a foreign object, stop the
unit immediately and check for damage. Do not operate before
repairing damage. Do not operate the unit with loose or
damaged parts.
Use only original equipment manufacturer (OEM) replacement
parts and accessories for this unit, as listed in the Parts List
section of this manual. Use of any other parts or accessories
could lead to serious injury to the user, or damage to the unit,
and void the warranty.
Keep the air intake opening clear of debris.
Never operate the unit without the nozzle installed.
Never attempt to clear a clogged air intake opening while the
unit is running.
If the unit starts to vibrate abnormally, stop the unit immediately.
Inspect the unit for the cause of the vibration. Vibration is
generally an indicator of trouble.
OTHER SAFETY WARNINGS
All service, other than the maintenance procedures described in
this manual, should be performed by a Sears or other qualified
service dealer.
Before inspecting, servicing, cleaning, storing, transporting or
replacing any parts on the unit:
1. Stop the unit.
2. Make sure all moving parts have stopped.
3. Allow the unit to cool.
4. For gas-powered units, disconnect the spark plug wire. For
electric-powered units, disconnect the unit from the power source.
Never store the unit with fuel in the tank, inside a building where
fumes may reach an open flame (pilot lights, etc.) or sparks
(switches, electrical motors, etc.).
Be sure to secure the unit while transporting.
Store the unit in a dry place, secured or at a height to prevent
unauthorized use or damage. Keep out of the reach of children.
Never douse or squirt the unit with water or any other liquid.
Keep handles dry, clean and free from debris. Clean after each
use, see Cleaning and Storage instructions.
Keep these instructions. Refer to them often and use them to
instruct other users. If you loan this unit to others, also loan
them these instructions.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
,, SAFETY & INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS ,,
This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product. Read the operator's
manual for complete safety, assembly, operating and maintenance and repair information.
SYMBOL MEANING SYMBOL MEANING
', SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
Indicates danger, warning or cauti0n. May be used in
conjunction with other symbo!s or pictographs:
_, READ OPERATOR S MANUAL
|it I !1| WARNING: R ead t heoperator s manua!(s)and
foH0w a!! war!ings and safety instructionsl Fai!ure
, do so can result in seri0us injury to the operator
and!or bystanders,
4t _ ,, WEAR EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION
WARNING: Thrown objeCts and loud n0iSe can
,i_I| _i cause seveie eye injury and hearing 10SS. w ear eye
protection meeting ANS! Z87J _1989 standards and
ear protection when operating this unit, Use a full face
shield when needed.
A
, THROWN OBJECTS AND ROTATING CUTTER CAN
CAUSE SEVERE iNJURY
WARNING:
Small objects can be propelled at high
speed, causing injury. Keep away from the rotating rotor.
, KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY
WARNING:
Keep all bystanders, especially children
and pets, at least 50 feet (15 m) from the operating area.
,0,__ _.,, "' ROTATING IMPELLER CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY
_ WARNING: Stop the engine/motor and allow the
"_" impeller to stop before installing or changing nozzles,
or before cleaning or performing any maintenance. Do
not put hands or any other objects into the fan housing.
Keep hands and feet away from a rotating impeller.