Craftsman 358.791031 - Manual (Page 5)

• Wear hearing protection.
• Never start or run inside a closed
room or building. Breathing exhaust
fumes can kill.
• Keep handies free of oil and fuei.
• Always keep engine on the right
hand side of your body,
• Hold the unit firmly with both hands.
• Keep trimmer head (or other option­
al attachment) below waist level and
away from all parts of your body. Do
not raise engine above your waist.
• Keep all parts of your body away
from muffler and spinning line (or
other optional attachment). A hot
muffler can cause serious burns.
• Keep firm footing and balance. Do
not overreach or use from unstable
surfaces such as ladders, trees,
steep slopes, rooftops, etc.
• Use only in dayiight or good artificial
light.
• Use only for jobs explained in this
manual (or manuals for optional at­
tachments).
UNIT / MAINTENANCE SAFETY
A WARNING: Stop unit and dis­
connect the spark plug before per­
forming maintenance (except carbure­
tor adjustments).
• Look for and replace damaged or
loose parts before each use. Look
for and repair fuel leaks before use.
Keep in good working condition.
• Repiace trimmer head parts that are
chipped, cracked, broken, or dam­
aged in any other way before using
the unit.
• Maintain unit according to recom­
mended procedures. Keep cutting
line at proper length.
• Use only 0.080 inch (2 mm) diameter
Craftsman® brand line. Never use
wire, rope, string, etc.
• install required shield properly before
using the unit. Use only specified
trimmer head; make sure it is properly
installed and securely fastened.
• Make sure unit is assembled cor­
rectly as shown in this manual.
• Make carburetor adjustments with
lower end supported to prevent line
from contacting any object.
• Keep others away when making car­
buretor adjustments.
• Use only recommended Craftsman
accessories and replacement parts.
• Have all maintenance and service
not explained in this manual per­
formed by a Sears Service Center.
FUEL SAFETY
• Mix and pour fuel outdoors.
• Keep away from sparks or flames,
• Do not smoke or allow smoking near
fuel or the unit.
• Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all
fuel spills.
• Move at least 10 feet (3 meters)
away from fueling site before start­
ing engine. Stop engine and allow it
to cool before removing fuel cap.
• Empty the fuel tank before storing or
transporting the unit. Use up fuel left
in the carburetor by starting the en­
gine and letting it run until it stops.
• Store unit and fuel in area where fuel
vapors cannot reach sparks or open
flames from water heaters, electric
motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
• Always store gasoline in a container
approved for flammable liquids.
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
• Stop the unit before carrying.
• Allow engine to cool before storing
or transporting in vehicle.
• Empty the fuel tank before storing or
transporting the unit. Use up fuel left
in the carburetor by starting the en­
gine and letting it run until it stops.
• Store unit and fuel in area where fuei
vapors cannot reach sparks or open
flames from water heaters, electric
motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
• Store unit so line limiter blade can­
not accidentally cause injury. The
unit can be hung by the shaft.
• Store unit out of reach of children.
This unit is not equipped with an anti­
vibration system and is intended for
occasional use only.
SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibra­
tions through prolonged use of gaso­
line powered hand tools could cause
blood vessel or nerve damage in the
fingers, hands, and joints of people
prone to circulation disorders or ab­
normal swellings. 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 tool
and seek medical attention. An anti­
vibration system does not guarantee
the avoidance of these problems. Us­
ers who operate power tools on a con­
tinual and regular basis must monitor
closely their physical condition and
the condition of this tool.