Craftsman 358.798470 Operator's Manual page 16

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OPERATION SAFETY
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LINE TRIMMER SAFETY
LEG GUARDS
_ WARNING:
THE RAPIDLY MOVING LINE CAUSES OBJECTS TO BE
THROWN VIOLENTLY. THE PLASTIC DEBRIS SHIELD
WILL NOT PROVIDE COMPLETE PROTECTION TO THE
OPERATOR OR OTHERS. THE OPERATOR MUST
WEAR A SAFETY FACE SHIELD OR GOGGLES.
ALWAYS WEAR HEAVY, LONG PANTS AND BOOTS.
KEEP OTHERS AT LEAST 50 FEET (15 METERS) AWAY.
THIS UNIT WILL THROW OBJECTS AND CUT. KEEP
OTHERS INCLUDING CHILDREN, ANIMALS,
BYSTANDERS AND HELPERS AT LEAST 50 FEET (15
METERS) AWAY FROM THE OPERATOR AND UNIT.
STOP THE ENGINE IF YOU ARE APPROACHED.
TRIMMER HEAD PARTS THAT ARE CHIPPED,
CRACKED OR DAMAGED IN ANY OTHER WAY CAN
FLY APART AND CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY. DO NOT
USE. REPLACE DAMAGED PARTS BEFORE USING THE
UNIT.
\ BOOTS
EYE PROTECTION
_._i _ ._ Hazard Zone
SEMI-AUTOMATIC HEAD
USE ONLY GOOD QUALITY
REPLACEMENT PARTS
OPERATOR SAFETY
• Always wear eye protection when operating,servicing,
or performingmaintenance on your unit. Refer to =Ac-
cessones."
• Do not operate this tool when you are tired, ill or under
the influenceof alcohol, drugs, or medication.
• Always wear long pants, long sleeves, bootsand 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 blade or cuttinghead.
• Secure hair so it is above shoulder length.Secure loose
clothing or jewelry, or clothing with looselyhanging ties,
straps,tassels,etc.;they can be caughtin moving pads.
• Do notswingthe toolwith such forcethat you are in dan-
ger of losingyour balance.
• Never start or run the engine inside a closed room or
building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill.
• Keep handles free of oil and fuel
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 thrown or become entangled in the semi-
automatic head.
• Always use the shoulderstrap.
• Always keep the engine on the right side of your body.
• Hold the unitfirmly 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 the semi-auto-
matic head and mufflerwhen engine is running.
• Use only for jobs explained in this manual.
• Cut from your right to your left.
UNIT SAFETY
• Inspect the entire unit before each use. Replace dam-
aged parts. Check for fuel leaks and make sure all
handtes, guards, and fasteners are in place and
securely fastened.
• Use only ..080_ diameter good quality monofilament
line. Never use wire or rope, string, etc.
• Be sure the plastic debris shield is properly attached.
• Make carburetor adjustments with the drive shaft
housing supported to prevent the line from contacting
any object.
,, Keep others away when making carburetor adjust-
ments.
• Use only good quality SEARS accessories or attachments.
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