Craftsman 358.798340 manual Operator Safety, Electrical Safety

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	WARNING
_The		warnings and safety instructions	in this manual must be followed		to reduce the risk of	fire,
						electric
	shock, or injury, and to provide reasonable safety and efficiency in using this unit. The operator is

responsible for following the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the unit. Read the entire Operator's Manual before assembling and using the unitl Restrict the use of this unit to persons who read, understand, and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the unit.

OPERATOR SAFETY

•Always wear safety glasses or similar eye protection when operating, servicing, or performing maintenance on your unit. Wearing eye protection can help to prevent rocks or debris from being blown or ricocheting into eyes and face which can result in blindness or serious injury.

•Always wear a respirator or facemask when work- ing with the unit in dusty environments.

•Dress safely in long pants. De not go barefoot or wear short pants, sandals, jewelry, loose clothing, or clothingwith loosely hanging straps, ties, tassels, etc.; they can be caught in moving parts. Secure hair so it is above shoutder rength.

•Do not operate the unit when you are tired ill, upset,

or if you are under the influence of alcohol drugs, or medical on.

•Keep loose hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all other parts of the body away from openings and moving parts.

•Inspect the area before 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.

•Restrict the use of this unitto persons who read, un-

derstand, and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the unit. Never allowchildren to use this unit.

•When using the vacuum attachment kit, the unit Js designed to pick up dry material suchas leaves grass, small twigs, and bits of paper. Do not vacuum stones gravel, metal, broken glass, etc., to avoid severe dam- age to the impeller. To avoid thepossibi/ity ofe/ectrica/ shock, do not attempt to vacuum water or other/iquids.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

•Use only a voltage supply as shown on the name

plate of the unit. _ .

•Avoid dangerous situations, uo not use in pres-

ence of flammable liquidsor _lases to avoid creating a fire or explosion and/or causmgdamage to unit.

°WARNINGmTO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK--Do not use in damp or wet locationsor around swimming pools, hot tubs, etc. Do not expose to snow, rain, or water. Do not handle extension cord plug or unit with wet hands.

°WARNINGhTo reduce the risk of electrical shock, use extension cords specificallymarked as suitable for outdoor appliances having electrical rating not less than the rating of the unit. The cord must be marked

with the suffix "W-A" (in Canada "W"). Use a polarized cord. Make sure your extension cord is in good condi- tion. If damaged have the cord replaced. Keep cord from heat, oil, and sharp edges. An undersized exten- sion cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. Ifin doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord. (NOTE: See the Extension Cord At- tachment section (page 8) for the correct size to be used depending on the cord length).

•Inspect the insulation and connectors on the unit and extension cord before each use. If there is any

damage, do not use until damage is repaired by a

Sears Service Center.

•Do not pull or carry by cord; do not use cord as a handle, ciose a door on cord, or pull cord aroundsharp edges or corners. Keep cord away from heated sur- faces. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.

•To reduce the possibility of the extension cord

disconnecting from the unit during operation, se- cure extension cord to the unit as shown in the Exten-

sion Cord Attachment section (page 8).

•Do not use the unit if the switch does not turn the

unit on andoff properly. Have the unit repaired by a

Sears Service Center.

•Keep the extension cord clear of operator and ob- stacles at all times. Do not expose cords to heat, oil, water, or sharp edges.

•Avoid any body contact with any grounded con- ductor, such as metal pipes or wire fences, to avoid the possibilityof electric shock.

•Do not use with damaged cord or plug. tf unit is not working as itshould, has been dropped, damaged, left

outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to a Sears

Service Center.

•Ground fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection should be providedon the circuitor outletto be used for this unit. Receptacles are available having built-inGFCI protection and may be used for this measure of safety.

•To reduce the risk of electrical shock this equip- ment has a polarized plug. This plug will fit in a polar- ized outlet or extension cord only one way. (One blade is wider than the other.) If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it stilldoes not fit, contact a qualified electricianto installthe properoutlet. Do not change the plug in any way.

l& LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. IT MEANS -

ATTENTION!II BECOME ALERTH! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

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