Craftsman 358.79107 manual @Oo, Secure Hair Above Shoulder Length

If situations occur which are not cov-

4_WARNING:Whenusinggar- ered in this manual, use care and

deningappliances,basicsafetypre- good judgment. If you need assis- cautionsmustalwaysbefollowedto tance, contact your Sears Service

reducetheriskoffireandserious Center or call 1-800-235-5878.

injuryReadandfollowallinstructions..OPERATOR SAFETY

This power unit can be dangerous! Op-			•	Dress properly. Always wear safety
erator is responsible for following
				glasses or similar eye protection
instructions and warnings on unit and in
				when operating, or performing main-
manual. Read entire operator's manual
				tenance, on your unit (safety
before using unit! Be thoroughly familiar
				glasses	are	available).			Eye	protec-
with the controls and the proper use of
				tion should be marked Z87.
the unit. Restrict the use of this unit to
			•	Always	wear	face	or dust mask				if op-
persons who have read, understand,
				eration	is dusty.
and will follow the instructions and
			•	Always	wear	heavy,		long	pants, long
warnings on the unit and in the manual.
				sleeves, boots, and gloves. Wearing
Never allow children to operate this unit.
				safety leg guards is recommended.
			•	Always	wear	foot	protection.			Do	not
				go barefoot or wear sandals. Stay
				clear of spinning			line.
OPERATOR'S	SAFETY	INFORMATION	•	Secure	hair	above		shoulder		length.
MANUAL	ON THE	UNIT		Secure	or remove			loose	clothing		or
				clothing with loosely hanging ties,

dl_ DANGER: Never use blades with line trimmer attachment, Never

use flailing devices with any attach- ment. This unit (when used with sup- plied line trimmer attachment) is de- signed for line trimmer use only. Use

of any other accessories with line trim- mer attachment will increase the risk

of injury.

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_&WARNING: Trimmer line throws

objects violently. You and others can be blinded/injured. Wear eye and leg protection. Keep body parts clear of ro- tating line.

Eye Protection

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_WARNING: Hazard zone for

thrown objects. Trimmer line can throw objects violently. Others can be blinded or injured. Keep children, by- standers, and animals 50 feet (15 me- ters) away. Stop unit immediately if ap- proached.

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.

•Stay Alert. Do not operate this unit when you are tired, ill, upset or un- der the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication. Watch what you are doing; use common sense.

•Wear hearing protection.

•Never start or run inside a closed

room or building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill.

•Keep handles free of oil and fuel.

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

•Hold the unit firmly with both hands.

•Keep trimmer head (or other option- al attachment) below waist level and away from all parts of your body. Do not raise engine above your waist.

•Keep all parts of your body away from muffler and spinning line (or

other optional attachment). A hot muffler can cause serious burns.

•Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach or use from unstable

surfaces such as ladders, trees, steep slopes, rooftops, etc.

•Use only in daylight or good artificial light.

•Use only for jobs explained in this manual (or manuals for optional at- tachments).