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Craftsman 358.792404 Operator's Manual page 3

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Blade c an throw objects violently.
You can beblinded orinjured.
Always wear hearing protection
and safety g lasses marked Z87.
Always wear head p rotection,
heavy, long pants, long sleeves,
boots a nd gloves.
dtlWARNING: When u sing g arden-
ing appliances,
basic s afety p recau-
tions m ust always befollowed tore-
duce the risk offire and serious injury.
Read a nd follow a llinstructions.
This power unit can be dangerous!
Operator
is responsible
for following
instructions
and warnings
on unit and
in manual. Read entire operator's
manual before using unit! Be thor-
oughly familiar with the controls and
the proper use of the unit. Restrict the
use of this unit to persons who have
read, understand
and will follow the
instructions
and warnings
on the unit
and in the manual. Never allow chil-
dren to operate this unit.
_AFEHT
_ INFORMATION
OPERATOR
SAFETY
DANGER:
RISK OF CUT. KEEP
HANDS AND FEET AWAY FROM BLADE
AND CUTTING AREA. Do not attempt
to clear away cut material or hold ma-
terial to be cut when the blade is in
motion. Make sure powerhead
is
stopped and spark plug wire is discon-
nected (or powerhead
is disconnected
from power source) when removing
jammed material from the cutting
blade. Do not grab or hold attachment
by the cutting blade.
• Dress properly. Always wear safety
glasses or similar eye protection when
operating, or performing maintenance
on your unit (safety glasses are avail-
able). Eye protection should be
marked Z87.
• Always wear face or dust mask if op-
eration is dusty.
• Always wear heavy, long pants, long
sleeves, boots, and gloves.
• Always wear foot protection.
Do not
go barefoot or wear sandals.
• Secure hair above shoulder length.
Secure or remove loose clothing or
clothing with loosely hanging ties,
straps, tassels, etc. They can be
caught in moving parts.
• Being fully covered also helps protect
you from debris and pieces of toxic
plants thrown by spinning blade.
• Stay alert.
Do not operate when you
are tired, ill, upset, or under the influ-
ence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
Watch what you are doing; use com-
mon sense.
• Wear hearing protection.
• Never start or run inside a closed
room or building. Breathing exhaust
fumes can kill.
• Keep handles free of oil and fuel.
• Keep hands and feet away from cut-
ting area.
• Never direct discharge of material to-
ward bystanders nor allow anyone
near the area of operation. Use care
in directing discharge to avoid glass
enclosures, automobiles, and the like.
FUEL SAFETY
(for gas powerheads)
• Mix and pour fuel outdoors.
• Keep away from sparks or flames.
• Use a container approved for fuel.
• Do not smoke or allow smoking near
fuel or the powerhead.
• Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all
fuel spills before starting the power-
head.
• Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away
from fueling site before starting power-
head engine.
• Stop engine and allow to cool before
removing fuel cap.
• Remove fuel cap slowly.

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