Safety Rules - Craftsman WEEDWACKER 358.798430 Operator's Manual

SAFETY RULES
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i_ CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE AND PLACE WIRE WHERE IT CANNOT CON-
TACT SPARK PLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING WHEN SETTING UP, TRANSPORTING,
ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS.
OPERATOR SAFETY
. Always wear safety eye protection.
* Always wear long pants, long sleeves, boots and
gloves. Wearing safety leg guards is recommended. Do
not go barefoot or wear sandals, short pants, short
sleeves. Being fully covered helps to protect you from
pieces of toxic plants thrown by the cutting head.
* Secure hair so it is above shoulder length. Secure loose
clothing or jewelry, or clothing with loosely hanging ties,
straps,tassels, etc.;they can be caught in moving parts.
* Do not operate this unit when you are tired, ill or under
the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
• Wear hearing protection if youuse this unit for more
than 1-1/2 hours per day.
• Never start or run the engine inside a closed room or
building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill.
* Keep handles free of oil and fuel.
• If situations occur which are not covered in this manu-
al, use care and good judgement.
UNIT MAINTENANCE/SAFETY
• Look for and replace damaged or loose parts before
each use. Look for and repair fuel leaks before use.
Keep the unit in good working condition.
• Replace semi-automatic head parts that are chipped,
cracked, broken, or damaged in any other way before
using the unit.
• Maintain the unit according to recommended proce-
dures. Keep the cutting line at the proper length.
* Use only .080" diameter monofitament line. Never use
wire, rope, string, etc.
• Install the required debris shield properly before using
the unit.
• Use only specified semi-automatic head. Make sure it
is properly installed and securely fastened.
• Disconnect the spark plugs before performing mainte-
nance (except carburetor adjustment).
• Make carburetor adjustments with the lower end sup-
ported to prevent.the trimmer line from contacting any
object. Hold the unit by hand.
• Keep others away when making carburetor adjust-
ments.
. Use only quality SEARS accessories and replace-
ment parts as recommended for this unit.
• Have all maintenance and service not explained in this
manual performed by your SEARS Service Center.
FUEL SAFE7_.
• Mix and pour fuel outdoors.
o Keep away from sparks or flames.
* Use a container approved forfuel.
• Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or the unit c
while using the unit.
o Wipe up all fuel spills before starting engine.
• Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from fueling sit,
before starting engine.
• Stop engine and allow unit to coot before removing fuc
cap.
CUTTING SAFETY
• inspect the area to be cut before each use. Rem0'_{
objects (rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, string, etc.
which can be thrown or become entangled in the semi
automatic head.
• Keep others including children, animals, bystander.,
and helpers a minimum of 50 feet (15 meters) away
Stop the engine immediately if you are approached.
• Always keep {he engine on the right-hand side of yot
body.
* Hold the unit firmly with both hands.
• Keep firm footing and balance. Do not over-reach.
• Keep the semi-automatic head below waist level.
• Do not raise the engine above your waist.
* Keep all parts of your body away from semi-automat!
head and muffler when engine is running.
• Cut from your right to your left.
- Use only for jobs explained in this manual.
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
• Stop the unit before transporting.
• Allow the engine to cool, and secure the unit befor,
storing or transporting in a vehicle.
° Empty the fuel tank before storing or transporting th,
unit. Use up any fuel left in the carburetor by startin!
the engir_and-letting the engine run until it stops.
° Store unit and fue! in an area where fuel vapors cann(
reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, elec
tdc motor or switches, furnaces, etc.
• Store unit so line limiter cannot accidentally caL_s,
injury.
• Store the unit out of the reach of children.
J SAFETY NOTICE ,
Exposure to vibrations throughprolonged useof gasolinepoweredhandunitscouldcausebloodvesselor nervedamage in the fin-
gers, hands, and joints of people prone to circulationdisordersor abnormal sweltings. Prolongeduse in cold weather has been
linked to bloodvessel damagein otherwisehealthy people. If symptoms occursuchas numbness,pain, loss of strength,change.in
skinti, viC°l°r°rtexture,or loss of feelingin the fingers, hands or joints,discontinue the us_ of this unitand seek medicalattention.
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ant'- ibrat'on, system, does not guaranteethe avoidance, of theseproblems.. . Users. w ho operatepowertoolson a continualand regu-
liar basis must monitor closely theirphysical c onditlon and the condft!on of this unit.
I _b) LOOK FOR TH'S SYMBOl TO PO|NT OUT |MPORTA"T SAFE_ PREOAUT|O"S.
|T MFANS - A_ENT|ON.f.I, BECOME ALI_RTH' YOUR SAFE_ |S 'NVOLVE_.
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