Craftsman 316.79497 - Manual (Page 6)

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SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS
This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product.
Read the operator's manual for complete safety, assembly, operating and maintenance and repair information.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
SYMBOL MEANING
• SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
Indicates danger, warning, or
caution. May be used in conjunction
with other symbols or pictographs.
• READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL
WARNING:
Read the
Operator’s Manual(s) and follow all
warnings and safety instructions.
Failure to do so can result in serious
injury to the operator and/or
bystanders.
• WEAR EYE AND HEARING
PROTECTION
WARNING:
Thrown
objects and loud noise can cause
severe eye injury and hearing loss.
Wear eye protection meeting ANSI
Z87.1-1989 standards and ear
protection when
operating this unit. Use a full face
shield when needed.
• KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY
WARNING:
Keep all
bystanders, especially children and
pets, at least 50 feet (15 m.) from the
operating area.
• UNLEADED FUEL
Always use clean, fresh unleaded fuel.
• OIL
Refer to operator's manual for the
proper type of oil.
• THROWN OBJECTS CAN CAUSE
SEVERE INJURY
WARNING:
Keep clear of
blower outlet. Never point the
blower at yourself or others. Objects
can be thrown from blower. Do not
operate unit without proper
attachments and guards in place.
SYMBOL MEANING
• ON/OFF STOP CONTROL
ON / START / RUN
• ON/OFF STOP CONTROL
OFF OR STOP
• HOT SURFACE WARNING
Do not touch a hot muffler or
cylinder. You may get burned. These
parts get extremely hot from
operation, even after the unit is
turned off.
• BLOWERS – ROTATING
IMPELLER CAN CAUSE
SEVERE INJURY
WARNING:
Turn the
engine off and allow the impeller to
stop before opening the vacuum
door, installing, changing tubes or
bag, or before cleaning or
performing any maintenance
.
• THROTTLE CONTROL
Indicates “HIGH” or “FASTEST” speed.
• THROTTLE CONTROL
Indicates “IDLE,” “LOW” or
“SLOWEST” speed.