Craftsman 358.792421 manual Blower Safety, Maintain Your Unit Properly, Transporting and Storage

sulation system only provides added

protection against injury resulting from an internal electrical insulation failure.

&WARNING: All repairs to an

electric powerhead, including housing, switch, motor, etc., must be diagnosed and repaired by qualified service per- sonnel. Replacement parts for a double insulated appliance must be identical to the parts they replace. A

double insulated appliance is marked with the words "double insulation" or

"double insulated". The symbol [] (square within a square) may also be marked on the appliance. Failure to have the unit repaired by your Sears Service Center can cause the double insulation construction to become inef- fective and result in serious injury.

BLOWER SAFETY

_WARNING: Never put hands or

other objects into blower housing to avoid serious injury from the rotating impeller.

_WARNING: Inspect the area be-

fore using the unit. Remove all debris and hard objects such as rocks, glass, wire, etc., that can ricochet, be thrown, or otherwise cause injury or damage during operation.

•Inspect attachment before each use for worn, loose, missing, or damaged parts. Do not use until unit is in proper working order.

•Keep outside surfaces free from oil and fuel.

•Never start or run engine inside a closed room, building or other un-

ventilated area. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill.

•Avoid dangerous environments. Do not use in unventilated areas or

where explosive vapors or carbon monoxide build-up could be present.

•Do not set unit on any surface except a clean, hard area while engine is run- ning. Debris such as gravel, sand, dust, grass, etc. could be picked up by the air intake and thrown out through discharge opening, damaging unit, property, or causing serious injury to bystanders or operator.

•Do not overreach or use from unsta- ble surfaces such as ladders, trees, steep slopes, rooftops, etc. Keep firm footing and balance at all times.

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•Never place objects inside the dis- charge opening; always direct the blowing debris away from people, ani- mals, glass, and solid objects such as trees, automobiles, walls, etc. The force of air can cause rocks, dirt, or sticks to be thrown or to ricochet which

can hurt people or animals, break glass, or cause other damage.

•Check air intake opening frequently. Keep vents and discharge opening free of debris which can accumulate and restrict proper air flow.

•Never place any object in air intake opening as this could restrict proper air flow and cause damage to the unit.

•Never use for spreading chemicals, fertilizers, or other substances which may contain toxic materials.

•To avoid spreading fire, do not use near leaf or brush fires, fireplaces, barbecue pits, ashtrays, etc.

•Wear hearing protection.

•Use only in daylight or good artificial light.

•Use only for jobs explained in this manual.

MAINTAIN YOUR UNIT PROPERLY

_ILWARNING: Disconnect power-

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

•Have all maintenance other than the

recommended procedures described in the operator's manual performed by your Sears Service Center.

•Always see your Sears Service Cen- ter to replace a damaged impeller. Parts that are chipped, cracked, bro- ken, or damaged in any other way can fly apart and cause serious inju- ry. Have damaged parts replaced before using attachment.

•Use only recommended CraftsmanZ replacement parts; use of any other parts may void your warranty and cause damage to your unit.

•Never douse or squirt the attachment with water or any other liquid.

TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE

•Hand carry the unit with the engine stopped.

•Allow the powerhead and attachment to cool and secure the unit before

storing or transporting in a vehicle.

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