Craftsman 358.792443 manual Fuel Safety, Cutting Safety, Transporting and Storage

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•Lookforandreplacedamagedor loosepartsbeforeeachuseLook. forandrepairfuelleaksbeforeuse. Keepunitingoodworkingcondition.

•Throwawaybladesthatarebent, warped,cracked,broken,ordam- agedinanyotherwayReplacetrim.- merheadpartsthatarecracked, chipped,broken,ordamagedinany otherwaybeforeusingtheunit.

•Maintaintheunitaccordingtorecom- mendedproceduresKeeptheblade. sharpNeveruseflailingdevices,. wire,rope,string,etc.

•Useonlyspecifiedbladeortrimmer head;makesureitisproperlyin- stalledandsecurelyfastened.

•Neverstartenginewithclutchshroud removedTheclutchcanflyoffand. causeseriousinjury.

•Besurebladeortrimmerheadstops turningwhenengineidles.

•Makecarburetoradjustmentswiththe lowerendsupportedtopreventthe bladeortrimmerlinefromcontacting anyobjectHoldtheunitbyhand;do. notusetheshoulderstrapforsupport.

•Keepothersawaywhenmakingcar- buretoradjustments.

•UseonlyrecommendedCraftsman accessoriesandreplacementparts.

•Haveallmaintenanceandservice notexplainedthismanualper- formedbyaSearsServiceCenter.

FUEL SAFETY

•Mix and pour fuel outdoors.

•Keep away from sparks or flames.

•Use a container approved for fuel.

•Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or the unit or while using the unit.

•Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all fuel spills before starting engine.

•Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from fueling site before starting engine.

•Stop engine and allow it to cool be- fore removing fuel cap.

•Remove fuel cap slowly.

CUTTING SAFETY

•Always keep engine on the right- hand side of your body.

•Hold the unit firmly with both hands.

•Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach.

•Keep blade/trimmer head below waist level.

•Do not raise powerhead engine above your waist.

•Keep all parts of your body away from spinning blade/line and muffler.

•Cut from your left to your right. CUt- ting on right side of shield will throw debris away from the operator.

•Use only in daylight or good artificial light.

•Use only for jobs explained in this manual.

TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE

•Stop the powerhead engine before carrying unit.

•Keep muffler away from your body.

•Allow engine to cool and secure unit

before storing or transporting it in a vehicle.

•Empty the fuel tank before storing or transporting the unit. Use up fuel left in the carburetor by starting the en- gine and letting it run until it stops.

•Store unit and fuel in an area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or

open flames from water heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.

•Store unit so the blade or line limiter

blade on shield cannot accidentally cause injury.

•Store unit indoors, out of reach of children.

SPECIAL NOTICE: Exposure to vibra- tions through prolonged use of gaso- line powered hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of people prone to circulation disorders or abnor-

mal swellings. Prolonged use in cold weather has been linked to blood ves-

sel damage in otherwise healthy people. If symptoms occur such as

WARNING: Inspect tile area to be

cut before each use. Remove objects (rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, string, etc.) which can be thrown or become entangled in the blade or trimmer line.

•Keep others including children, ani- mals, bystanders, and helpers at least 50 feet (15 meters) away. Stop the engine immediately if you are ap- proached.

numbness, pain, loss of strength, change in skin color or texture, or loss of feeling in the fingers, hands, or

joints, discontinue the use of this tool and seek medical attention. An anti-

vibration system does not guarantee the avoidance of these problems. Users who operate power tools on a continual and regular basis must moni-

tor closely their physical condition and the condition of this tool.

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