Safety rules and precautions, A. know your unit, B. plan ahead – Craftsman 358.796131- User Manual

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SAFETY RULES AND PRECAUTIONS

Failure to follow safety rules and precautions could result in serious personal injury.

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A. KNOW YOUR UNIT

1. Read your Operator's Manual carefully until

you completely understand and can follow
all safety rules, precautions and operating

Instructions before operating the unit.

2. Restrict your unit to users who understand

and follow all safety rules, precautions, and
operating instructions found in this manual.

B. PLAN AHEAD

Ahnays wear eye protection. The
splash deflector/llne limiter will not

prevent rocks and debris from being

thrown or ricocheting Into the eyes

and face which can result In loss of vision or
serious personal injury.

2.

Dress safely in long pants and wear boots or

safety shoes.

Do not wear loose clothing,

jewelry, short pants or sandals; or go barefoot.

3.

Do not operate the unit when you are tired,

ill, or upset; or if you have taken alcohol or
drugs/medication.

4. Inspect the area to be cut before starting the

unit.

Remove all debris and objects that can

ricochet, be thrown, become entangled in the cutting

head, orcause injury or damage during cutting.

5.

Keep children, bystanders and animals a safe

distance away from the work area—a minimum
of 30 feet (10 meters).

C.

HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION

1.

Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame

{in­

cluding smoking, open flames, or work that

could cause sparks) in the areas where fuel

is mixed, poured, or stored.

2.

Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area; store fuel in

a cool, dry, well-ventilated place; and use an
approved, marked container for all fuel purposes.

3.

Do .npt..smoke while handling fuel or while

operating the unit. ,

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4. Wipe up ail spills before starting thè engine.
5. Move at ieast 10 feet (3 meters) away from

fuei and fueling site before starting the
engine.

A

warning

The lower unit of this machine is designed as a line
trimmer only, and must not be equipped with any type

blade. Serious Injury can occur to the user or
bystanders because:

— The necessary protective devices for blade use are

not part of-the lower unit. .

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— Some blades are not designed for the high speed

this engine produces. This can cause Injury due to

blade failure.

Do not use any attachment with this engine other than
those supplied by the manufecturer and specifically
recommended for this power head. Serious injury to
the user or damage to the engine can result otherwise.

D.

OPERATE YOUR UNIT SAFELY

1 Inspect the entire unit before each use for loose,

. missing ordamagedparts^iDo

not use until the unit

is in proper working order.

2. Use only flexible, non-metalic, monofilament

cutting line.

Do not use other materials such as rope,

wire, etc. Wire can break off during cutting and be ■
come a dangerous missile.

3.

Make sure the cutting head stops turning

when the throttle trigger is released and the

engine runs at idle speed.

For correction,

refer fo "Carburetor Adjustments," page 9.

4. Keep the handies free of oil and fuel.

5.

Never start or run the engine inside a closed

room or building.

Exhaust fumes Contain

dangerous carbon monoxide.

6.

Keep your body clear of the cutting head

while the unit is in use.

7.

Do not operate in a position over waist high.

8. Do not overreach. Keep firm footing and

balance at all times.

9.

Run the engine at full throttle only when

cutting.

10, Stop the engine before removing the fuel

cap.

11. Use only for Jobs explained in this manual.

E.

MAINTAIN YOUR UNIT PROPERLY

1. Maintain the unit according to recommend­

ed procedures.

2.

Disconnect spark plug before performing

maintenance except for carburetor adjustment.

3.

Use only recommended replacement parts.

The use of any part, or accessory not specifically

designed Ibrthis u nit could create a hazard and/or void

your warranty.

4. Drain fuel from the fuel tank before storing

for 30 or more days.

5.

Do not store the.unit or fuel in a closed area

where fuel vapors can reach sparks or an
open flame from hot water heaters, furnaces,etc.

6. Store in a dry area out of the reach of

children.

STATE AND LOCAL

ORDINANCE REQUIREMENTS

Your engine is equipped with a temperature limiting
muffler and spark arresting screen which meets the
requirements of California Codes

4442

and

4443. All

U.S. Forest Land and the states of California, Maine,

Oregon, and Washington require by law that certain inter­

nal

combustion engines operated on forest, brush, and

grass covered areas be equipped with a temperature

limiting muffler and/or spark arresting screen.

If you

operate an internal combustion engine in a state or

locale where such regulations exist, you are legally

responsible for maintaining the operating condition of
these parts. Failure to do so can subject you to
liability or to a fine.

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