Craftsman 358.792441 - Manual (Page 3)

INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
À DANGER:
vices.
SAFETY INFORMATION
ON THE UNIT
Never use flailing de-
A DANGER: Blade can thrust vio­
lently away from material it does not
cut. Blade thrust can cause amputa­
tion of arms or legs. Keep people and
animals 50 feet (15 meters) away.
^WARNING: Do not use trimmer
head as a fastening device for the
blade.
^WARNING: The blade continues
to spin after throttle is released or en­
gine is turned off. The coasting blade
can throw objects or seriously cut you
if accidentaily touched. Stop the blade
by contacting the left hand side of
coasting blade with material already
cut.
«»WARNING: Blade/trimmer line
can throw objects violently. You can be
blinded or injured. Wear eye and leg
protection.
ALWAYS WEAR:
Eye
Protection
If Leg
I ■ Guards
Boots
Thrown
objects
SB
WARNING: Hazard zone for
thrown objects. Biade/trimmer line can
throw objects violently. Others can be
blinded or injured. Keep people and
animals 50 feet (15 meters) away.
OPERATOR SAFETY
• Dress properly. Always wear safety
glasses or similar eye protection
when operating, or performing main­
tenance on your unit (safety glasses
are available). Eye protection should
be marked Z87.
• Always wear face or dust mask if op­
eration is dusty.
• Always wear heavy, long pants, long
sleeves, boots, and gloves. Wearing
safety leg guards is recommended.
• Always wear foot protection. Do not
go barefoot or wear sandals. Stay
clear of spinning line/blade.
• Secure hair above shoulder length.
Secure or remove loose clothing and
jewelry or clothing with loosely hang­
ing ties, straps, tassels, etc. They
can be caught in moving parts.
• Being fully covered also helps pro­
tect you from debris and pieces of
toxic plants thrown by spinning line/
blade.
• Stay Alert. Do not operate unit when
you are tired, ill, upset or under influ­
ence of alcohol, drugs, or medica­
tion. Watch what you are doing; use
common sense.
• Wear hearing protection.