Craftsman 358.798260-32cc - Manual (Page 4)

WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...
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Always wear safely eye protection.
Always
wear heavy, long pants, long sleeves,
boots, and gloves, waring safety leg guards is rec­
ommended. Do not go barefoot or wear sandals,
jewelry, short pants, short sleeves, loose clothing,
or clothing with loosely han^g ties, straps, tas­
sels, etc.; they can be caught in moving parts. Be­
ing fully covered will help protect you from pieces
of toxk plants such as poison ivy thrown by blade
or trimmer head which could be more of a hazard
than touching the plant itseE
Secure hair so it is above shoulder length.
Do not operate unit when you are tired, ill, or un­
der the influence of alcohol, drop, or medication.
Wear hearing protection if you use the unit for
more than I-1/2 hours per day.
.
Never start or run the engine inside a closed room
or building. Breathing eadiauat fumes can loll.
Keep handles free of oil and fuel.
Always use the handlebar and a properly adjusted
shoulder strap with a blade. See “Assembly.”
. UNITIMAINTENANCE SAFETY
Look for and replace damaged or loose parts be­
fore each use. Look for and repair fuel leaks before
use. Keep the unit in good working condition.
Throw
away blades that are bent, warped,
cracked, broken, or damaged in any other way.
Beplace trimmer head parts that are cracked,
chipped, broken, or damaged in any other way be­
fore using the unit.
Maintain the unit according to recommended pro­
cedures. Keep the blade sharp. Keep the cutting
line at the proper length.____________________ _________
Use only .080” diameter SEARS Laser Line®.
Never use wire, rope, string, etc.
Install the reqxured shield properly before using
the unit. Use the metal shield for all weed blade
use. Use the plastic shield for all line trimmer use.
Use only specified blade or trimmer head; make
sure it is properly installed and securely fastened.
Never start engine with clutch shroud removed.
The clutch can fly off and cause serious ^ury
Be sure blade or trimmer head stops turning when
engine idles.
Disconnect the spark plug before performing
maintenance (except carburetor adjustments).
Make carburetor a^ustmenta with the lower end
supported to pre^nt the blade or trimmer line
from contacting any object. Hold the unit by hand;
do not use the shoulder stnqp for support.
‘ Keep others away when malting carburetor ad­
justments. ................................. ---------------------------------
Use only genuine SEARS accessories as rerom
mended for this unit.
• Have all maintenance and service not explained
in this manual performed by aij Authorized Ser­
vice Dealer.
A FUEL SAFETY
• 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
unit or while using the unit.
• Wipe up aU fuel mills before starting engine.
• Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from fueling
site before starting engine.
• Stop engine and allow unit to cool before remov­
ing fuel cap.
• Empty the fuel tank before storing 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 an area where fuel vapors
cannot reach sparks or open flames from water
heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
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• Inspect the area to be cut before each use. Remove
objects (rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, string,
etc.) which can be thrown or become entangled in
the blade or trimmer head.
• Keep others including duldren, animals, bystand­
ers, and helpers outside the 60 foot (20 meter)
Haz^ Zone. Stop the engine immediately E you
are approached.
• Always keep engine" on the right-hand side of
? our body
fold the unit firmly with both hands.
• Keep firm footing and balance. Do not over-
reacm.
• Keep blade or trimmer head below waist level.
• Do not raise the engine above your waist.
• Keep all parts of your bodv away from blade, trim­
mer head, and mtifiler when engine is runnning.
• Cut from your right to your left.
• Use only for jobs explamed in this mamlal.
A TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
• Stop the unit before carrying.
• Keep the muffler away from your body.
• Allow en^e to cool and secure unit before i
ing or trmisltirting it in a vehicle.
• Emply the rael tank before storing or transport-
ingthe unit. Use up fuel left in the carburetor by
staitmg^eengineandlettingitrununtiHtstops.
• Store unit and fuel in an area where fUel vapors
cannot reach ^arks or open flames from water
heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
• Store unit so the blade or line limiter cannot acci­
dentally cause injury The unit can be hung by the
bracket below engine or by tube.
• Store the tmit out of reach of children.
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Ifaituationê occur which are not covered in thie manual u*e care and good judgment.
If you need euaistanee, contact your Autiuoriz&i Service Dealer or the
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE HOTUNE» 1 -800-23^878j, ............................................ .................
SAFETYNOnCB
Exposure to vibratioiia throng prolonged use of gasoline powered hand tools could canae blood vessel or n^e
damage in the fingers, hands, and wrists of people prone to circulation disorders or abnormal sweUings. Pro-
occur such as numbness, pain, loss of strength, change in sldn color or texture, or loss of feeling in the fingers,
hands orwrists, disconthiue theuse of this tool andsoekmediealattentten. An anti-vibration »lem does not
goarastM the ayoldaBoo of these probleiaa. Uiere who opcmte tools on « oonthtoal aBd regular basis
must memiter closely their physical condition and the condition of this tooL