Craftsman 358.798260-32cc - Manual (Page 14)

USING YOUR TOOL AS A WEEDCUTTER - w/BLADE
(The 4 point, 8 inch blade ie designed to cut grass, weeds and woody brush up to 1/2 inch diameter.)
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DANGER - THIS POWER TOOL CAN BE DANGEROUS!
This tool can came seriom injury including amputaUon or blindness to the operator and others. The warnings and safety
instructions in this manual must be followed to provide reasonable safety and efficiency in ming this tool. The operator is
responsible-for following the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the tool.
Read the entire Operator’s
Manual before using this tool! Restrict the use of this power tool to persons who read, understand and
follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the tool.
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DANGER - BLADE THRUST
When the spin­
ning blade contacts anything it does not cut, a dan­
gerous reaction can occur earning the entire tool and
operator to be thrust violently in any direction. This
reaction is called
Blade Thrust. As a result, the op­
erator can lose control of the tool. Use handlebar,
and r .......................................
BLADE THRUST
1” ARBOR
OPENING:
8 inch WEED BLADE #7l-8573S‘
Leg Guards
l°n II
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Place Shield Boots
Thrown
Object
60 Foot
(20 meter)
Hazard
Zone
shoulder strap. shield in place. _ . ke^ _
Make sure others are at least 30 feet (lO me­
ters) away. Keep blade sharp. Cut at full
throttle and from ^ur right to left. Keep
hands, feet and tool
In
proper position; refer to
“Guard Against Blade Thrust.”
A d ANGER - PROPER BLADE
Use only the 4 point, 8 inch blade and proper
' hardware. The me of any other parts can result in
seriom injury. Do not use any accessory or at­
tachment other than those recommended by
the manufacturer for use with this tool. Blades
that are bent, warped, cracked, broken, or damaged
can fly apart and came seriom injury.
Do not use.
Throw away.
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WARNING - THROWS OBJECTS
The rapidly moving blade causes objects to be
thrown violently. The shield will not provide com­
plete protection to the operator or others. The op­
erator must wear a safety face shield or gog-
[les. Alwa 3 ?B wear safety leg guards and boots.'
eep others at least 30 feet away.
A w ABNING - HAZARD ZONE
This tool will throw obj^s and cut. Keep others
including
children, animals, bystanders, and
helpers at least SO feet (10 meters) away from
the operator and tool. Stop the engine and
blade immediately if you are approached.
NOTE: In areas where other people and animals are
present, such as near sidewall^, streets, houses, etc.,
It is strongly recommended that the operator use the
buddy system; that is, have another person serve as
a “look out,” keeping himself and others at least 30
feet (10 meters) away from the operotor,
^WARNING - COASTING BLADE
The blade contmues to spin after the engine is
stopped or the throttle is released. The coasting
blade can thrust, throw objects, or seriously cut you
if accidentally touched. Stop blade by leaving it
in
contact with material already cut. Use the
*'9 o’clook” poiition u the point of oontact.
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