Sears 358.79828 manual Operation-Safety, 3LADE Safety, Coasting BLADE- Thebladecontinuesto, CUTnNG

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		OPERATION-SAFETY
3LADE SAFETY		i
WARNING	OBJECTS-	THE RAPIDLY MOVING	Leg Guards
THROWN
BLADE CAUSES OBJECTS TO BE THROWN VIOLENTLY.
THE SHIELD WILL NOT PROVIDE COMPLETE PROTEC-			II
TION TO THE OPERATOR OR OTHERS.THE OPERATOR
MUST WEAR	A SAFETY FACE SHIELD OR GOGGLES.		\
ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY LEG GUARDS AND BOOTS.			Face Boots
KEEP OTHERS AT LEAST 50 FEET (15 METERS) AWAY.			Shield

HAZARD ZONE - THIS UNIT WILL THROW OBJECTS

AND CUT. KEEP OTHERS INCLUDING CHILDREN, ANI-

. MALS, BYSTANDERS, AND HELPERS ATLEAST 50 FE_ I (15 METERS) AWAY I_B_)M_:THE!;OBERATOR_ND_,UN_ _

STOP THE ENGINE AND;BLADE IMMEDIATELY IFYOU.ARE._, APPROACHED. IN AREAS-.WHERE::OTHER:PEOPLE AND_

ANIMALS ARE PRESENT,_.SUGH:AS_NEAR;SIDEWA[,.KS,i:

•STREETS, HOUSES, ETC., ITIS STRONGLY RECOMMEND.: ED THAT THE OPERATOR USE THE BUDDY SYSTEM;THAT

IS, HAVE ANOTHER PERSON SERVE AS A '_LOOK OUT,"

KEEPING HIMSELF AND OTHERS AT LEAST 50 FEET (15 METERS) AWAY FROMTHE OPERATOR.

Thrown

Objects

100 Foot

COASTING BLADE- THEBLADECONTINUESTO

SPIN AFTER THE ENGINE IS STOPPED				OR	THE	__
THROTTLE		IS RELEASED. THE COASTING		BLADE		Blade'_.._
CAN THRUST, THROW OBJECTS, OR SERIOUSLY Coasts F
CUT-YOU		IF ACC DENTALLY TOUCHED.	STOP THE			//
BLADE BY LEAVING IT IN CONTACT WITH MATERIAL._						i Stop	Blade
ALREADY CUT. USETHE 9OCLOCK"POSITIONAS_.
THE POINT OF CONTACT.
PERATOR	SAFETY			•	Make sure the blade is Prol_edy installed and securely
Always wear eye protection when operating, servicing,					fastened. Referto'Assembly."
or performing, maintenance on your unit. Refer			to ' °		Besuretheblade_stopstumingwhentheeng		ineidles;:'"
=Accessories.					Refer to'TroubleShooting Chart."
Al_,. wear	onn n_nts onn s eeve_boots_and _oves,			,-"	Make	carburetor adjustments with the	drive shaft,

Wearino safety leg auards Is recommended,'Do_notuo......... housing,supportedto prevent the blade from contacting

barefoot or wear sandals, jewelry, short pants, sh6rt				:	anyobject.
,sleeves. Being fully covered helps to protect you from,				•	Holdunit by hand; do not use harness for support.
_pEiecesof toxic p!ants thrownby_.e 101adeorcuttit_ghead.				•	Keep • others •away		when	making	carburetor
_ecuro nair so _ is above ShOUlderlengzn._ecure loose					adjustments.
clothing, or clothingwith loosely hanginglies, straps,tas-				•	Have all maintenance and serv ce not exp ained n th s
sale, etc, they canbe	caught =nmowngparts		-					j
•"					manual performed by a Seam Serv'ce Center.
Do not operate this unit when you are tired, ill, or under					Use only Sears blades		and accessodes.
the influence of alcohol, drugs,		or medication.		cUTnNG		SAFETY
Always use the handlebar and a properly adjusted				•	Inspect the area to be cut before			each use. Remove
shoulder strap. Refer to "Assembly" and "Operation".
					objects (rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, string, ,etc.)
Do not swing the unit with such force that you are in
					which can be thrown Orbecome entangled in the blade.
danger of losing your balance.
				•	Always keep the engine on the right side				of your body.
Never start or run the engine inside a closed room or
					Hold the unit firmly with beth hands.
building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill.
					Keep firm footingand balance. Do not over-reach.
Keep handles free of oil and fuel.
				•	Keep blade below waist level.
liT SAFETY
				•	DonotraisetheengineabeveyourwaisL				Thebladecan
Inspect the entire	unit before	each use. Replace
					come dangerously close to you[ body.
damaged parts. Check for fuel		leaks and make sure all		•	Cut at full	throttle.
handles, guards, and fasteners are in place and secure.					Cut from your right to your left.
Be sure the metal blade shield is properly attached. The
				• Use only for jobs explained in this manual. Do not use
metal blade shield must be installed for all blade usage.
					the blade as an edger. The shield does not provide
					adequate protection.
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