Craftsman 358.798470 Operator's Manual page 13

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OPERATION SAFETY
BLADE SAFETY
WARNING
THROWN OBJECTS -THE RAPIDLY MOVING
BLADE CAUSES OBJECTS TO BE THROWN VIOLENTLY. _;_
THE SHIELD WILL NOT PROVIDE COMPLETE PROTEC-
TION TO THE OPERATOR OR OTHERS. THE OPERATOR
MUST WEAR A SAFETY FACE SHIELD OR GOGGLES.
ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY LEG GUARDS AND BOOTS. Face
KEEP OTHERS AT LEAST 50 FEET (15 METERS) AWAY. Shield
Leg Guards
Boots
HAZARD ZONE
- THIS UNIT WILL THROW OBJECTS
AND CUT. KEEP OTHERS INCLUDING CHILDREN, ANI-
MALS, BYSTANDERS, AND HELPERS AT LEAST 50 FEET
(15 METERS) AWAY FROM THE OPERATOR AND UNIT.
STOPTHE ENGINE AND BLADE IMMEDIATELY IFYOU ARE
APPROACHED. IN AREAS WHERE OTHER PEOPLE AND
ANIMALS ARE PRESENT, SUCH AS NEAR SIDEWALKS,
STREETS, HOUSES, ETC., IT IS STRONGLY RECOMMEND-
EDTHATTHE OPERATOR USETHE BUDDY SYSTEM;THAT
IS, HAVE ANOTHER PERSON SERVE AS A "LOOK OUT,"
KEEPING HIMSELF AND OTHERS AT LEAST 50 FEET (15
METERS) AWAYFROM THE OPERATOR.
Hazard Zone
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 LEAVING IT IN CONTACT WITH MATERIAL
ALREADY CUT. USE THE "9 O'CLOCK" POSITION AS
THE POINT OF CONTACT.
Blade
Coasts
Stop Coasting Blade by
Contact with Cut material.
OPERATOR SAFETY
• Alwayswear eye protection when operating, s ervicing, o r
performing maintenance on your unit. Refer to
"Accessories:'
• Alwayswear long pants,long sleeves,bootsand gloves.
Wearing safety leg guards is recommended. D o not go
barefoot or wear sandals, short pants, short sleeves.
Being fully covered helpsto protect you from pieces of
toxic plantsthrownby the blade or cuttinghead.
• Secure hair so it is above shoulder length.Secureloose
clothing or jewelry,or clothingwith loosely hangingties,
straps,tassels,etc.;they can be caughtin moving parts.
• Do not operate this unitwhen you are tired, ill, or under
the influenceof alcohol,drugs, or medication.
° Always use the handlebar and a properly adjusted
shoulder strap. Refer to "Assembly" and "Operation".
• Do not swing the unit with such force that you are in
danger of losing your balance.
• Never start or run the engine inside a closedroom or
building. Breathingexhaust fumes can kill.
• Keep handles free of oil and fuel,
UNIT SAFETY
° Inspect the entire unit before each use. Replace
damaged parts. Check for fuel leaks and make sure all
handles, guards,and fasteners are in placeand secure.
• Be sure the metat bladeshield isproperlyattached. The
metal blade shield mustbe installedfor all bladeusage.
• Make sure the blade is properlyinstalled and securely
fastened. Refer to "Assembly."
, Be sure the blade stops turningwhen the engine idles.
Refer to'Trouble Shooting Chart."
* Make carburetor adjustments with the drive shaft
housingsupportedto preventthe blade from contacting
any object.
• Hold unit by hand; do not use harness for support.
• Keep others away when making carburetor
adjustments.
• Have all maintenance and service not explained in this
manual performed by a Sears Service Center.
• Use only Sears bladesand accessories.
CUI"I'ING SAFETY
• Inspect the area to be cut before each use. Remove
objects (rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, string, etc.)
which can be thrownor become entangled in the blade.
. Always keep the engine on the right side of your body,
Hold the unitfirmlywilh both hands,
. Keep firm footing and balance. Do not over-reach.
• Keep blade below waist level.
• Do not raise the engineabove your waist. The blade can
come dangerouslyclose to your body.
• Cut at full throttle,
. Cut from your rightto your left.
• Use only for jobs explained in this manual. Do not use
the blade as an edger. The shield does not provide
adequate protection.
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