Craftsman 358.79828 Operator's Manual page 16

OPERATION-SAFETY
LINE TRIMMER SAFETY
& WARNING:
THE RAPIDLY MOVING LINE CAUSES OBJECTS TO
BE THROWN VIOLENTLY. THE PLASTIC LINE TRIM-
MER SHIELD WILL NOT PROVIDE COMPLETE PRO-
TECTION TO THE OPERATOR OR OTHERS. THE
OPERATOR MUST WEAR A SAFETY FACE SHIELD
OR GOGGLES. ALWAYS WEAR HEAVY, LONG PANTS
AND BOOTS.KEEP OTHERS AT LEAST 50 FEET (15
METERS) AWAY.
Leg Guards
P
[#\ \ mm
Face Boots
Shield
THIS UNIT WILL THROW OBJECTS AND CUT. KEEP OTH-
ERS INCLUDING CHILDREN, ANIMALS, BYSTANDERS
AND HELPERS Al_:LE_ST;_SO_iFEE_(15"METERS}:_AWAY
FROM THE OPERATOR_;AND:_TOO/_.'STOF_E_ENGINE IF
YOU ARE APPROACHED.
ii,¸ . i i
h
_lo0Foot
/ .. _ (30 meters)
_.
Hazard Zone
DUAL LINE HEAD PARTS THAT ARE CHIPPED_ CRACKED OR
DAMAGED IN ANY OTHER WAY CAN FLY APART AND CAUSE
SERIOUS INJURY. DO NOT USE, REPLACE DAMAGED PARTS
BEFORE USING THE UNIT.
)PERATOR SAFETY
Always wear eye protection when operating, servicing,
or performing maintenance on your unit. Refer to =Ac-
P_,easories."
• Do not operate this tool when you are tired, ill or under
the influence Of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
Manual Advance Dual Une Head
Use Only Good Quality
Replacement Parts
UNIT S .FE'W
• Inspect the entire unit before each use. Replace dam-
aged parts. Check for fuel leaks and make sure all fas*
toners are in place and securely fastened.
Use only .095" diameter good quality monotilament line.
Never use wire or rope, string, etc.
• Always wear long pants long sleeves boots and gloves. Be sure the plastic line tdmmer shield is properly at-
Wearing safety leg guards is recommended. Do not go tached. " . ,
barefoot or wear sandals, jewelry, short pants, short • Make sure dual ne head s properly installed and ee-
sleeves. Being felly covered helps to protect you from curely fastened. Refer to =Assembly"
• p,p i_es_toxicp!_tsthrownbythebladeorcuttinghead. • Be sure dual line head,stops tuming _then engine idles_
_ecure hair so n _sacove snou_eer lengtn. _ecure loose R_-fer to =Carh_m.tnrAdlu_tm_.nt_"
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._nt_;t_cl°c_nn_e%/_h_e_mn_a_g_ngoa_tes'_raps'tas: • Makecarburetoredjustmentswiththedriveshaffhous-
• _ .-,-: y ..... ,,u .. 9_ - , ingsupportedtopreiienttheduallineheadfmmcon-tact-
uo not swing me too=wim_eucn,tor_ethatyou are,indan- t -ing any object.
• ger of Iostag your .b_J. ance. ..... ° Keep others away when making carburetor adjust.
J_ever star[ or run _ne englne_IBSIQ_a'L,"IOSoo; room,:or
: me_ts
• h,,..,.,. __..,,.,_^ ^_,._.._,_e_,_h;_n_,l_s_,r;,eUo;_,=an _ f=umeecan kill. • Use only good quality accessories or attachments
P IlU fU_I.
CUTTING SAFETY
Inspect the area to be cut before each use. Remove objects
(rooks, broken glass, nails, wire, string, etc.) which can be
thrown or become entangled in the dual line head.
• Always use the shoulder harness.
• Always keep the engine on the right side of your body.
• Hold the tool firmly with both hands.
• Keep firm footing and balance. Do not over-reach.
• Keep the tdmmer head below waist level.
• Do not raise the engine above yourwaist.
• Keep all parts of your body away from the dual line head
and muffler when engine is running.
• Use only for jobs explained in this manual
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