Hedge Trimmer Safety, Pole Pruner Safety

•Disconnectattachmentfromthedrive enginebeforecleaningthetineswith ahoseandwatertoremoveany

build-upOilthetinestopreventrust..

•Alwaysweargloveswhenservicingor cleaningthetinesThetinesbecome. verysharpfromuse.

•Donotrununitathighspeedunless cultivating.

HEDGE TRIMMER SAFETY

,_WARNING: A coasting blade/ro-

tating chain can cause injury while it continues to move after the engine is stopped. Maintain proper control of the unit until the blade/chain has completely stopped moving. Keep hands, face and feet at a distance from all moving parts. Do not attempt to touch or stop the blade or chain when it is moving.

DANGER: RiSK OF CUT; KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM BLADE - Blade

moves momentarily after the trigger is

released. Do not attempt to clear away cut material when the blade is in mo-

tion. Make sure the switch is in the OFF position, the spark plug wire is discon- nected, and the blade has stopped moving before removing jammed mate- rial from the cutting blade. Do not grab or hold the unit by the cutting blade.

Blades move	Allow	blades to stop
momentarily	before	removing
after the	them	from the cut.
triggeris
eased.

,_WARNING: Inspect the area be- fore starting the unit. Remove all de- bris and hard objects such as rocks, glass, wire, etc. that can ricochet, be thrown, or otherwise cause injury or damage during operation.

•Do not use a cutting blade that is bent, warped, cracked, broken or damaged in any other way. Have worn or damaged parts replaced by your Sears Service Center.

•Always keep unit in front of your body. Keep all parts of your body away from the cutting blade.

•Keep the cutting blade and air vents clear of debris.

POLE PRUNER SAFETY

_,WARNING: The reciprocating

blade/rotating chain can cause severe injury. Inspect the unit before use. Do not operate unit with a bent, cracked

or dull blade or dull chain. Keep away from the blade/chain.

WARNING: The reciprocating

blade/rotating chain is sharp. Do not touch. To prevent serious injury, always stop engine and ensure blade/chain has stopped moving, disconnect spark plug, and wear gloves when changing or handling the blade or chain.

_bWARNING:

Falling objects can

cause severe head injury. Wear head protection when operating this unit with a pole pruner attachment.

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4_WARNING: To prevent serious injury, do not use more than one boom

extension with a pole pruner attach- ment.

&WARNING:

Keep the pruner

away from power lines or electrical wires.

•Only use for pruning limbs or

branches up to 4 inches (10 cm) in diameter.

•Do not operate the unit faster than the speed needed to prune. Do not run the unit at high speed when not pruning.

•Always stop the unit when work is delayed or when walking from one cutting location to another.

•If you strike or become entangled with a foreign object, stop the engine immediately and check for damage.

Have any damage repaired by a Sears Service Center before at-

tempting further operations. Discard

blades that are bent, warped, cracked or broken.

•Stop the unit immediately if you feel excessive vibration. Vibration is a

sign of trouble. Inspect thoroughly for loose nuts, bolts or damage

358-79104 specifications

The Craftsman 358-79104 is a robust and reliable string trimmer designed to make yard maintenance more efficient and enjoyable. This versatile tool is ideal for both homeowners and landscaping professionals who require a powerful solution for cutting grass, weeds, and underbrush in various terrains.

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