Craftsman 358.796131- 26.2CC Aiknow Your Unit, Plan Ahead, Handle Fuel with Caution

SAFETY RULES AND PRECAUTIONS

Failure to follow safety rules and precautions could result in serious personal injury.

AIKNOW YOUR UNIT

1.Read your Operator's Manual carefully until you completely understand and can follow

all safety rules, precautions and operating instructions before operating the unit.

2 Restrict your unit to users who understand and follow all safety rules, precautions, and operating instructions found in this manual.

B. PLAN AHEAD

Always wear eye protection. The

1.splash deflector/line iimiter will not prevent rocks and debris from being

thrown or ricocheting into the eyes --andface which can result In loss of vision or

serious personal injury.

2.Dress safely in long pants and wear boots or safety shoes. Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry, short pants or sandals; or go barefoot.

3.Do not operate the unit when you are tired, ill, or upset; or if you have taken alcohol or drugs/medication.

4.Inspect the area to be cut before starting the unit. Remove all debris and objects that can

ricochet,be thrown, become entangledinthecutting head, or cause injuryor damage during cutting.

5.Keep children, bystanders and animals a safe distance away from the work area --a minimum of 30 feet (10 meters).

C.HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION

1.Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame (in- eluding smoking, open flames, or work that could cause sparks) in the areas where fuel is mixed, poured, or stored.

2.Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area; store fuel in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place; and use an approved, marked container for all fuel purposes.

3.DO .n_oLsmoke while handling fuel or while operating the unit.

4.Wipe up all spills before starting the eng'ine.

5.Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from fuel and fueling site before starting the engine.

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OPERATE YOUR UNIT SAFELY

1.Inspect the entire unit before each use for loose, missing or damaged parl_Do not use until the unit isin proper workingorder.

2.Use only flexible, non-metalic, monofilament cutting line. Do notuse othermaterialssuch as rope, wire,etc. Wire can break off during cutting and be - come a dangerous missile.

3.Make sure the cutting head stops turning when the throttle trigger is released and the engine runs at idle speed. For correction, refer to "Carburetor Adjustments," page 9.

4.Keep the handles free of oil and fuel.

5.Never start or run the engine inside a closed room or building. Exhaus[ _LJmes contain dangerous carbon monoxide.

. Keep your body clear of the cutting head while the unit is in use.

7.Do not operate in a position over waist high.

8.Do not overreach. Keep firm footing and balance at att times.

9.Run the engine at full throttle only when cutting.

10.Stop the engine before removing the fuel cap.

11.Use only for jobs explained in this manual.

MAINTAIN YOUR UNIT PROPERLY

1.Maintain the unit according to recommend. ed procedures.

2.Disconnect spark plug before performing maintenance except for carburetor adjustment.

3.Use only recommended replacement •parts. The use of any part, or accessory not specifically designed forthis unit could create a hazard and/or void your warranty.

4.Drain fuel from the fuel tank before storing for 30 or more days.

5.Do not store theunit or fuel in a closed area

where fuelvaporsocan reach sparks or an open flame from hot water heaters, furnaces,etc.

6.Store in a dry ar.ea out of the reach of children.

i_WAR NI NG

The lower unit of this machine is designed as a line trimmer only, and must not be equipped with any type blade. Serious injury can occur to the user or bystanders because:

The necessary protective devices for blade use are not part of-the lower unit.

--Some blades are not designed for the high speed

this engine produces. This can cause Injury due to blade failure.

Do not use any attachment with this engine other than those supplied by the manufacturer and specifically recommended for this power head. Serious injury to the user or damage to the engine can result otherwise,

STATE AN D LOCAL

ORDINANCE REQUIREMENTS

Your engine is equipped with a temperature limiting muffler and spark arresting screen which meets the requirements of California Codes 4442 and 4443. All U.S. Forest Land and the states of California, Maine,

Oregon, and Washington require bylaw that certain inter- nal combustion engines operated on forest, brush, and grass covered areas be equipped with a temperature limiting muffler and/or spark .arresting screen. If you

operate an internal combustion engine in a state or locale where such regulations exist, you are legally responsible for maintaining the operating condition of these parts. Failure to do so can subject you to liability or to a fine.