Craftsman 358.792440 instruction manual UNIT/MAINTENANCE Safety, Fuel Safety, Cutting Safety

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Neverstartorruntheengineinsidea closedroomorbuildingBreathing. exhaustfumescankill.

Keephandlesfreeofoilandfuel.

Alwaysusethehandlebarand

properly adjusted shoulder strap when using brushcutter attachment (see ASSEMBLY).

UNIT/MAINTENANCE SAFETY

_l_ WARNING: Disconnect power-

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

forming maintenance.

Look for and replace damaged or

loose parts before each use. Look for and repair fuel leaks before use. Keep unit in good working condition.

Throw away blades that are bent, warped, cracked, broken, or dam- aged in any other way. Replace trim- mer head parts that are cracked, chipped, broken, or damaged in any other way before using the unit.

Maintain the unit according to recom- mended procedures. Keep the blade sharp. Never use flailing devices, wire, rope, string, etc.

Use only specified blade or trimmer head; make sure it is properly in- stalled and securely fastened.

Never start engine with clutch shroud removed. The clutch can fly off and cause serious in ury.

Be sure bade or tr mmer head stops turning when engine idles.

Make carburetor adjustments with the lower end supported to prevent the blade or trimmer line from contacting any object. Hold the unit by hand; do net use the shoulder strap for support.

Keep others away when making car- buretor adjustments.

Use only recommended Craftsman accessories and replacement parts.

Have all maintenance and service

not explained in this manual per- formed by a Sears Service Center.

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

_II'I_,wARNING: Inspect the 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.

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 net 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 in ury.

Store un t ndoors, out of reach of children.

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Contents Brushcutter Attachment Full ONE Year Warranty on Craftsman Brushcutter Attachment Sears, Roebuck and Co., I/817 WA, Hoffman Estates, ILOperator Safety Always WearUNIT/MAINTENANCE Safety Fuel SafetyCutting Safety Transporting and StorageInstalling Brushcutter AT- Tachment Carton ContentsHandlebar Assembly Shoulder Strap Assembly Lower Shoulder Strap ClampConfiguring Your Unit Assembly Information Trimmer HeadInstallation of the Trimmer HeadAttaching the Plastic Shield Assembly Information Weed BladeAttaching the Metal Shield Installation of the Metal Blade Ightenevenlyandsecurelywith thehexwrenchprovidedOperating the Coupler Trimmer HeadTrimmer Shield Tube Release Installingoptional Attach MentUSE of Brushcutter ATTACH* Ment with Trimmer Head When Blade Thrust Occurs ScalpingMowing What Causes Blade ThrustRecommended Cutting Position Maintenance Schedule Care and Maintenance TaskBlade Maintenance Line ReplacementSeasonal Storage Blade ReplacementReplacing the Cutting Head Sears MAS Cercano EN LOS Estados Unidos Sears, Roebuck and Co., 13/817 WA Hoffman Estates, ILDadvertencia AdvertenciaUtilice Siem ADVERTENClA Zona de peligroSeguridad CON EL Combus TibleMantenimiento Seguridad DEL AparatoContenido DE LA Caja Transporte Y AlmacenamientoMontaje Installation DEL Mango Peligro Riesgo DE Corta Instalacionde LA AccesorioDEL Cortadora DE Malezas Precaucion AI instalar las acceso Base DE AbrazaderaMontaje DE LA Correa Para Abrazadera Inferior DEL Correa Para HombroHombro EXTREM0 CON EL Cabeza DE MotorINFORMACI3N DE Montaje Cabezal DE Corte CONFIGURACI3N DEL AparatoPara Instalar EL Cabezal DE Corte Manualmente INFORMACI3N DE Montaje Cuchillas Papa MalezasPara Instalar EL Protector Plastica Para Nstalar EL Cabezal DE CorteMON.TAJE DE LA Cuchilla Metamca Conozca SU Cortadora DE Malezas Accesorio OPERAClON DEL AcopladorProtector DE LA Cuchilla Como Remover EL Accesorio DEL Cortadora DE Malezas UINSTALACI6NDEL Accesorios Instacalin DEL SuspensorCabezal DE Corte Metodos DE CorteLa punta de la linea La linea est metida Dentro del materialCorrectaIncorrecta Para BarterCausas DEL Rebote DE LA Cuchilla El Rebote de la Cronograma DE Mantenimiento Tarea DE Cuidado Y MantenimientoMantenimiento DE LA Cuchilla La cuchilla siReemplazo DE LA Linea EN EL Cabezal DE Corte DE Lnea Fija Use siempre inea de recambio CraftsmanReemplazo DE LA Cabezal DE Corte Cambio DE LA Cuchilla4ADVERTENCIA Realice los si