Operation Safety - Craftsman 358.79828 Operator's Manual

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OPERATION-SAFETY
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3LADE SAFETY
WARNING
THROWN OBJECTS- THE RAPIDLY MOVING
BLADE CAUSES OBJECTS TO BE THROWN VIOLENTLY.
THE SHIELD WILL NOT PROVIDE COMPLETE PROTEC-
TION TO THE OPERATOR OR OTHERS.THE OPERATOR
MUST WEAR A SAFETY FACE SHIELD OR GOGGLES.
ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY LEG GUARDS AND BOOTS. Face
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.
Leg Guards
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Boots
Thrown
Objects
100 Foot
i Stop Blade
COASTING BLADE- THEBLADECONTINUES T O
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._
ALREADY CUT. USETHE 9OCLOCK"POSITIONAS_.
THE POINT OF CONTACT.
PERATOR SAFETY • Make sure the blade is Prol_edy installed and securely
fastened. Referto'Assembly."
Always wear eye protection when operating, servicing,
or performing, maintenance on your unit. Refer to ' ° Besuretheblade_stopstumingwhentheeng ineidles;:'"
=Accessories. Refer to'Trouble Shooting 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_not _ uo......... 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.
_pEieces o f toxic p!ants thrownby_.e 101adeor cuttit_g head. • 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 =nmowng parts 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.
Always use the handlebar and a properly adjusted
shoulder strap. Refer to "Assembly" and "Operation".
Do not swing the unit with such force that you are in
danger of losing your balance.
Never start or run the engine inside a closed room or
building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill.
Keep handles free of oil and fuel.
liT SAFETY
Inspect the entire unit before each use. Replace
damaged parts. Check for fuel leaks and make sure all
handles, guards, and fasteners are in place and secure.
Be sure the metal blade shield is properly attached. The
metal blade shield must be installed for all blade usage.
cUTnNG SAFETY
• Inspect the area to be cut before each use. Remove
objects (rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, string, ,etc.)
which can be thrown Orbecome entangled in the blade.
• Always keep the engine on the right side of your body.
Hold the unit firmly with beth hands.
Keep firm footingand balance. Do not over-reach.
• Keep blade below waist level.
• DonotraisetheengineabeveyourwaisL Thebladecan
come dangerously close to you[ body.
• Cut at full throttle.
Cut from your right to your left.
• Use only for jobs explained in this manual. Do not use
the blade as an edger. The shield does not provide
adequate protection.
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