Craftsman 358.79107 manual Line Trimmer Safety, Edger Safety, Blade rotates, Release

LINE TRIMMER SAFETY

WARNING: Inspect the area to be trimmed before each use. Remove objects (rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, etc.) which can be thrown by or become entangled in line. Hard ob- jects can damage the trimmer head and be thrown causing serious injury.

•Only use the trimmer attachment for trimming, scalping, mowing and sweeping. Do not use the trimmer attachment for edging, pruning or hedge trimming.

•Cut only from your left to your right.

Cutting on right side of the shield will throw debris away from the operator.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR OPTIONAL ATTACHMENTS

_WARNING: For each optional

attachment used, read entire opera- tors manual before use and follow all

warnings and instructions in manual and on attachment.

_WARNING: Ensure handlebar is

installed when using edger or brush- cutter attachments. Attach handlebar

above arrow on safety label on the up- per shaft (engine end of unit). If your edger or brushcutter attachment does not include a handlebar, a handlebar accessory kit (#530071451 ) is avail- able from your Sears Service Center.

EDGER SAFETY

WARNING: Inspect the area to

be edged before each use. Remove objects (rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, etc.) which can be thrown by the blade or can wrap around the shaft.

•Blade rotates momentarily after the trigger is released. The blade can seriously cut you or others.

•Allow blade to stop before removing it from the cut.

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•Throw away blades that are bent, warped, cracked, broken or dam- aged in any other way. Replace parts that are cracked, chipped, or damaged before using the unit.

•Do not attempt to remove cut materi- al nor hold material to be cut when

the engine is running or when cut- ting blade is moving.

•Always keep the wheel and depth adjusting skid in contact with the ground.

•Always push the unit slowly over the ground. Stay alert for uneven side- walks, holes in the terrain, large roots, etc.

•Always use the handlebar when us- ing edger attachment.

BLOWERNACUUM SAFETY

_,WARNING: Inspect area before starting unit. Remove all debris and

hard objects such as rocks, glass, wire, etc. that can ricochet, be thrown,

or otherwise cause injury or damage during operation.

•Do not set unit on any surface ex- cept a clean, hard area while engine is running. Debris such as gravel, sand, dust, grass, etc., could be picked up by the air intake and thrown out through discharge open- ing, damaging unit, property, or causing serious injury to bystanders or operator.

•Never place objects inside the blow- er tubes, vacuum tubes or blower outlet. Always direct the blowing de- bris away from people, animals, glass, and solid objects such as trees, automobiles, walls, etc. The

force of air can cause rocks, dirt, or sticks to be thrown or to ricochet

which can hurt people or animals, break glass, or cause other damage.

•Never run unit without the proper equipment attached. When using your unit as a blower, always install blower tubes.