Craftsman 358.792443 manual Always Wear, Operator Safety, UNIT/MAINTENANCE Safety

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_. DANGER: Blade can thrust vio-

lently away from material it does not cut. Blade thrust can cause amputa- tion of arms or legs. Keep people and animals 50 feet (15 meters) away.

,1_ WARNING: Blade/trimmer line can throw objects violently. You can be blinded or injured. Wear eye and leg

protection.

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thrown objects. Blade/trimmer line can throw objects violently. Others can be blinded or injured. Keep people and animals 50 feet (15 meters) away.

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Do not use trimmer

head as a fastening device for the blade.

_, WARNING: The blade continues

to spin after throttle is released or engine is turned off. The coasting blade can throw objects or seriously cut you if acci- dentally touched. Stop the blade by con- tacting the left hand side of coasting blade with material already cut.

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OPERATOR SAFETY

Dress properly. Always wear safety glasses or similar eye protection when operating, or performing main- tenance on your unit (safety glasses

are available). Eye protection should be marked Z87.

Always wear face or dust mask if op- eration is dusty.

Always wear heavy, long pants, long sleeves, boots, and gloves. Wearing safety leg guards is recommended.

Always wear foot protection. Do not go barefoot or wear sandals. Stay clear of spinning line/blade.

Secure hair above shoulder length. Secure or remove loose clothing and jewelry or clothing with loosely hang- ing ties, straps, tassels, etc. They can be caught in moving parts.

Being fully covered also helps pro- tect you from debris and pieces of

toxic plants thrown by spinning line/ blade.

Stay Alert. Do not operate unit when you are tired, ill, upset or under influ- ence of alcohol, drugs, or medica- tion. Watch what you are doing; use common sense.

Wear hearing protection.

Never start or run the engine inside a

closed room or building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill.

Keep handles free of oil and fuel.

Always use the handlebar and a properly adjusted shoulder strap when using brushcutter attachment (see ASSEMBLY).

UNIT/MAINTENANCE SAFETY

A_WARNING: Disconnect power-

head spark plug (or disconnect power- head from power source) before per- forming maintenance.

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