Craftsman 358.7958 manual Transporting Storage, Fuel Safety, Cutting Safety

•Neverstartenginewithclutch • Keep all parts of your body away

shroudremovedTheclutchcanfly.	from blade, trimmer head,	and	muf-
offandcauseseriousinjury.	fler when engine is running. A		hot
• Besurebladeortrimmerheadstops	muffler car cause serious	burns.
turningwhenengineidles.	• Cut from your left to your	right.

•Makecarburetoradjustmentswith Cutting on right side of the shield will thelowerendsupportedtoprevent throw debris away from the operator. bladeortrimmerlinefromcontacting• Use only in daylight or good artificial

anyobjectHoldunitbyhand;donot.		light.
usetheshoulderstrapforsupport.		• Use	only for jobs		explained in this
• Keepothersawaywhenmakingcar-		manual.
buretoradustments.		TRANSPORTING			AND	STORAGE
• UseonlyrecommendedCraftsman'!:'• Stop tile unit before carrying.
accessoriesandreplacementparts.		• Keep muffler away from					your body.
• Haveallmaintenanceandservicenot		• Allow the engine			to cool		and secure
explainedthismanualperformedby		the	unit	before storing		or transport-
yourSearsServiceCenter.		ing	it in	a vehicle.
FUEL SAFETY		• Empty the fuel tank before storing or
• Mix and pour fuel outdoors.		transporting the unit. Use up fuel left
		in the carburetor by starting the en-
• Keep away from sparks or flames.
		gine and letting it run until it stops.
• Use a container approved for fuel.
		• Store unit so the blade or line limiter
• Do not smoke or allow smoking near
		blade cannot accidentally cause in-
fuel or the unit or while using the unit.
		jury. The unit can be hung by the
• Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all
		shaft.
fuel spills before starting engine.
		• Store unit out of reach of children.
• Move at least 10 feet (3 meters)
		This unit is not equipped with an anti-
away from fueling site before start-
		vibration system and is intended for
ing engine.
		occasional		use only.
• Stop engine and allow it to cool be-
		SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibra-
fore removing	fuel cap.
		tions through prolonged use of gasoline
• Empty the fuel tank before storing or
		powered hand tools could cause blood
transporting the unit. Use up fuel left
		vessel or nerve damage in the fingers,
in the carburetor by starting the en-
		hands, and joints of people prone to cir-
gine and letting it run until it stops.
		culation disorders or abnormal swell-
• Store unit and fuel in area where fuel
		ings. Prolonged use in cold weather
vapors cannot reach sparks or open
		has been linked to blood vessel dam-
flames from water heaters, electric
		age in otherwise healthy people. If
motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
		symptoms occur such as numbness,
• Always store gasoline in a container
		pain, loss of strength, change in skin
approved for	flammable liquids.
		color or texture, or loss of feeling in the

CUTTING SAFETY

WARNING: Inspect the area to be cut before each use. Remove ob- jects (rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, string, etc.) which can be thrown or

become entangled in the blade or trimmer head.

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

•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 or trimmer head below waist level. Do not raise engine above your waist.

fingers, hands, or joints, discontinue the use of this tool and seek medical atten-

tion. An anti-vibration system does not guarantee the avoidance of these prob- lems. Users who operate power tools on a continual and regular basis must

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

SPECIAL NOTICE: This unit is

equipped with a temperature limiting muffler and spark arresting screen

which meets the requirements of Cali- fornia Codes 4442 and 4443. All U.S.

forest land and the states of California, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey, Oregon, and Washington require by law that many internal combustion engines be equipped with a spark arresting screen. If you operate in a locale where such regulations exist, you are legally