Craftsman 358.791072 manual SPECIALNOTICEThisunitis, Edger Safety, Inspect tile area to

theavoidanceoftheseproblemsUs.- erswhooperatepowertoolsonacon- tinualandregularbasismustmonitor closelytheirphysicalconditionandthe conditionofthistool.

SPECIALNOTICE:Thisunitis

equipped with a temperature limiting muffler and spark arresting screen

which meets the requirements of Cali- fornia Codes 4442 and 4443. All U.S.

forest land and the states of California, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey, Oregon, and Washington require by law that many internal combustion en- gines be equipped with a spark arrest- ing screen. If you operate in a locale where such regulations exist, you are legally responsible for maintaining the

operating condition of these parts. Failure to do so is a violation of the

law. For normal homeowner use, the muffler and spark arresting screen will not require any service. After 50 hours of use, we recommend that your muf-

fler be serviced or replaced by a Sears Service Center.

LINE TRIMMER SAFETY

EDGER SAFETY

,_WARNING: Inspect tile 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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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 brushcutter attachment. Attach handlebar above

arrow on safety label on the upper

shaft (engine end of unit). If your brushcutter attachment does not

include a handlebar, a handlebar accessory kit (#530071451 ) is avail- able from your Sears Service Center.

•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.

BLOWER/VACUUM SAFETY

AOkWARNING: 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.