Sears 358.79828 - Manual (Page 16)

OPERATiON-SAFËTY
UNE TRIMMER SAFETY
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WARNING:
THE RAPIDLY MOVING LINE CAUSES OBJECTS TO
BE THROWN VIOLENTLY. THE PLASTIC LINE TRIM­
MER SHIELD WILL NOT PROVIDE COMPLETE PRO­
TECTION TO THE OPERATOR OR OTHERS. THE
OPERATOR MUST WEAR A SAFETY FACE SHIELD
OR GOGGLES. ALWAYS WEAR HEAVY, LONG PANTS
AND BOOTS.KEEP OTHERS AT LEAST 50 FEET (15
METERS) AWAY.
Leg Guards
§§
■
Face Boots
Shield
THIS UNIT WILL THROW OBJECTS AND CUT. KEEP OTH­
ERS INCLUDING CHILDREN, ANIMALS, BYSTANDERS
AND HELPERS AT LEASMjEEEtsilSiMEFEasj *VWVY
FROM THE OPERATOFL'AND -TOOLt'STOFlHE 'ENGINE IF
YOU ARE APPROACHED.
DUAL LINE HEAD PARTS THAT ARE CHIPPED, CRACKED OR
DAMAGED IN ANY OTHER WAY CAN FLY APART AND CAUSE
SERIOUS INJURY. DO NOT USE. REPLACE DAMAGED PARTS
BEFORE USING THE UNIT.
Use Only Good Quality
Replacement Parts
OPERATOR SAFETY
• Always wear eye protection when opetaiting, servicing,
or performing maintenance on your unit. Refer to “Ac­
cessories.”
• Do not operate this tool when you are tired, ill or under
the influence of alcohoi, drugs, or medication.
• Always wear long pants, long sleeves, boots and gioves.
Wearing safety leg guards is recommended. Do not go
barefoot or wear sandals, jewelry, short pants, short
sleeves. Being fully covered helps to protect you from
pieces of toxic plants thrown by the biade or cutting head.
• Secure hair so it fe abo\re shoulder length. Secure loose
clothing, or clothing with loosely hanging ties, straps, tas-
sets, etc.; they can be caught in moving partsr ........ ■
• Do not swing the tool with such force that you areln dan- i
ger of losing your balance.
• Never start or run the engirie insidera^^oioSed room or :
building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill,
• Keep handles free of oil and fuel.
CUTTING SAFETY
Inspect the area to be cut before each use. Remove objects
(rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, string, etc.) which can be
thrown or become entangied in the dual fine head.
• Always use the shoulder harness.
• Always keep the engine on the right side of your body.
• Hold the tool firmly with both hands.
• Keep firm footing and balance. Do not over-reach.
• Keep the trimmer head below waist level.
•
Do not raise the engine above your waist,
• Keep all parts of your body away from the dual line head
and muffler when engine is running.
• Use only for Jobs explained in this manual.
UNIT SAFETY
• Inspect the entire unit before each use. Replacé dam­
aged parts. Check for fuel lëaks and make sure all fas*
teners are in place arid securely fastened.
• Use only .0gf5” diarrieter good quality monofilament line.
Never use wirë or rope; strirjg, etc. .
• Be sure the plastic line trirhmer shield is properly at­
tached. . ■
• Make sure dual line head is properly installed and se­
curely fastened. Refer to “Assembly.”
• Be sure dual line hêad.stops turning v>men engine idles.
Refer to "Carburetor Âdjustmehte.”
ing any object
■ Keep others away when making carburetor adjust
merits.
► Use only good quality accessories or attachments.
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