Safety Rules - Craftsman 358.798470 Operator's Manual

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SAFETY RULES
cAUT|oNI ALWAYS D SCONNECT SPARK PLUG RE A ........ I Wl ND PLACE WIRE WHERE IT CANNOT
CONTACT SPARK PLUG TO PREVENTACCIDENTAL STARTING WHEN SETTING UP, TRANSPORTING,
ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS.
OPERATOR SAFETY
• Always wear safetyeye protection,
• Always wear long pants, tong sleeves, bootsand
gloves.Wearing safety leg guards is recom-
mended. Do not go barefoot or wear sandals,
short pants, shortsleeves. Being fully covered
heJpsto protectyou from pieces cf toxic plants
thrown by the blade or cutting head.
• Secure hair so it is above shoulderlength. Secure
loose clothing or jewelry, or clothingwith loosely
hanging ties, straps,tassels,etc.;they can be
caught in moving parts.
• Do not operate this unit when you are tired, it!,or
under the influenceof alcohol, drugs,or medica-
tion.
• Wear hearing protectionif you use this unitfor
more than 1-1/2 hours per day.
• Never start or run the engine insidea closed
room or building. Breathing exhaustfumes can
kill.
• Keep handles free of oil and fuel
• Always use the handlebar and a properlyadjusted
shoulderharness.
• If situationsoccurwhich are not coveredin this
manual, use care and good judgement.
UNIT MAINTENANCE/SAFETY
• Look for and replacedamaged or looseparts be-
fore each use. Lookfor and repairfue! leaks be-
fore use. Keep the unit in good workingcondi-
lion.
° Throw away bladesthat are bent,warped,
cracked, broken,or damaged in any otherway.
• Replace trimmer head parts that are chipped,
cracked, broken,or damaged in any otherway
before using the unit.
° Use only .080" diameter monofilamentline.
Never use wire, rope, string, etc.
• Keep the blade sharp and the cuttinglineat the
proper length.
• Make sure the unitis maintainedand assembled
correctlyas listedin this manual.
• Install the requiredshield properlybefore using
the unit. Use the metal blade shieldfor blades_
and the plastic linetrimmer shieldfor linetrimmer
use.
• Use only the specified blade or trimmerhead.
• Be sure blade or trimmer head stops turning
when engine idles,
• Make carburetoradjustments with the lowerend
supported to preventthe blade or trimmerline
from contactingany object. Hold unitby hand;do
not use shoulder harness for support.
• Keep othersaway when makingcarburetorad-
justments.
• Use only good quality SEARS accessories and
replacement parts as recommended for this unit.
• Have air maintenance and service not explained
in this manual performed by your SEARS Service
Center.
FUEL SAFETY
• Mix and pour fue! outdoors.
• Keep away from sparks or flames.
• Use a containerapproved for fuel.
• Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or the
unit or while using the unit.
• Wipe up all fuel spillsbefore starting engine.
• Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from fuel-
ing site before starling engine.
• Stop engine and allow the engine to cool before
removingfuel cap.
CUTTING SAFETY
• Inspect the area to be cut before each use. Re-
move objects (rocks,broken glass, nails, wire,
string, etc.) which can be thrown or become en-
tangled in the blade or tdmmer head.
• Keep others includingchildren, animals, bystand-
ers and helpers at least 50 feet (15 meters) away.
Stop the engine immediately if you are
approached.
• Always keep the engine on the right-hand side of
your body.
• Hold the unitfirmly with both hands.
• Keep firm footing and balance. Do not over-
reach.
• Keep the blade or trimmer head below waist level.
• Do not raise the engine above your waist.
• Keep all parts of your body away from the blade
or trimmerhead and muffler when engine is run-
ning.
• Cut from your right to your left.
• Use only for jobs explained in this manual.
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
° Stop the unitbefore transporting.
• Allow the engine to cool, and secure the unit be-
fore storingor transportingin a vehicle.
• Empty the fuel tank before storingor transporting
the unit. Use up any fuel left in the carburetor by
starting the engine and letting the engine run until
it stops.
• Store unit and fuel in an area where fuel vapors
cannot reach sparks or open flames from water
heaters, electric motors or switches,furnaces,
etc.
• Store unit so the blade or line fimiter cannot acci-
dentally cause injury.
• Store the unitout of the reach of children.
I SAFETY'NOTICE . .............
J Exposure to vibrations through prolonged use of gasoline powered hand toots could cause blood vessel or nerve damage in the
I fingers, hands, and joints of people prone to circulation disorders or abnormal swel|ings. Prolonged use in cold weather haS been
| linked to blood vessel damage in otherwise healthy people. If symptoms occur such as numbness, pain, loss of strength, change
] in skin color or texture, or loss of feeling in the fingers, hands or joints, discontinue the use of this unit and seek medical a_en-
Itton. An anti-vibration system does not guarantee the avoidance of these problems. Users who operate power tools on a continu-
I al and regular basis must monitor closely their physical condition and the condition of this unit.
LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.
IT MEANS - AI"FENTIONtll BECOME ALERTllf YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
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