Craftsman 358.79103 operating instructions Cultivating, Hedge Trimmer Safety, Pole Pruner Safety

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•Keepthetinesandguardclearof debris.

•Afterstrikingaforeignobject,stop

theengine,disconnectthespark plugandinspectthecultivatorfor

damageRepairbeforerestarting..

•Disconnectattachmentfromthe driveenginebeforecleaningthe tineswithahoseandwatertore- moveanybuild-upOilthetinesto. preventrust.

•Alwaysweargloveswhenservicing orcleaningthetinesThetinesbe.- comeverysharpfromuse.

•Donotrununitathighspeedunless

cultivating.

HEDGE TRIMMER SAFETY

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 motion. Make sure the switch is in the

OFF position, the spark plug wire is disconnected, and the blade has stopped moving before removing jammed material 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. triggerisd

A0&WARNING: The reciprocating

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

_'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.

_,WARNING:

Falling objects can

cause severe head injury. Wear head protection when operating this unit

with a pole pruner attachment.

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_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.

• IWARNING: 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 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-

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Contents 545082940 9/12/06 Operators ManualOneyear Full Warranty on Craftsman GAS Weedwacker WarrantyStatement StorageSears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL Operator Safety This power unit can be dangerous4WARNING Fuel Safety Unit / Maintenance SafetyTransporting and Storage Edger Safety Line Trimmer SafetyBlowernacuum Safety Barbecuepits,ashtrays,etc Brushcutter SafetySafety MaycontaintoxicmaterialsPole Pruner Safety Hedge Trimmer SafetyCultivating Bladesthatarebent,warped Crackedorbroken Snow Thrower SafetyIf received as Attaching Shield Installingtrimmer Attach MentAdjusting the Handle IiiwarningBe sure to read Before Starting EngineStarting a Warm Engine HOW to Stop Your UnitHOW to Start Your Unit Starting a Cold EngineOperating Position Convertible TM FeatureInstalling Optional Attach Operating InstructionsCutting Methods Trimmer Line AdvanceRight Check for Damaged or Worn Parts Maintenance ScheduleInspect and Clean Unit and LA Bels Check for Loose Fasteners and PartsReplace Spark Plug Cleanair FilterLine Replacement Inspect Muffler and Spark Arresting ScreenFuel System Carburetor AdjustmentIdle Speed Adjustment Seasonal StorageEngine Troubleshooting TableCause Remedy What is Covered Repair or Your Warranty RightsEmission WarrantyManual DEL Informacion Usuario DE Seguridad DEL Aparat AdvertenciaSeguridad DEL Aparato Y EN EL Mantenimiento Seguridad DEL UsuarioTransporte Y Almacenamiento Seguridad CON EL CombustibleSeguridad AL Cortar Bordes Seguridad AL RecortarGuridad Para Accesorios Opcional Para cada acIladvertencia Seguridad AL Cortadora DE MalezasLa cuchilla si Ramas Seguridad AL Podadora DE SE- TOSSeguridad AL Cultivador Inspeccione elAdvertenoia ManejelacuchillaolacadenaSeguridad AL Soplador NieveInstalacion DE LA Accesorio DEL Cortadora Mantengaelrotorlimpiodebasuras. NuncalancenievehaciacaminosModelo MontajeGire Instalacion DE LA ProtectorAjuste DEL Mango Abastecimiento DEL Motor Palanca DEL ArrancadorAcoplador Antes DE Poner EN Marcha EL MotorAntesdeabastecerelaparato Gasolinaconelaceiteenlaproporci6nDe3,2onzasdeaceiteAdierael Gasolina,agitealrecipientebrevementePARA Arrancar CON MotorAcoplad Eje Superior Accesorio Inferior Para Arrancar CON EL Motor CalienteArranque DE Motor Ahogado Funcion DE Craftsman ConvertibleSiempre USE Instrucciones DE USOAvance DE LA LiNEA DE Corte CorrectoIncorrecto Metodos DE CortePara Escalpar Limpie EL Filtro DEL Aire DE MantenimientoCambie LA Bujia Inspeccione EL Silenciador Y LA Rejilla AntichispasEl silenciador Reemplazo DE LA LineaMarcha Lenta Sistema DE Combustible Estacional AlmacenajeOtros Causa Tabla DiagnosticaFecha DEL Comienza DE LA GA SUS Derechos Y ObligacionesCubierta DE Garantia DEL FAB Sponsabilidad DE DEL DueiioRacion DE Mantenimiento El Blar UNA Reclamacion Si cuen
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