Using Your Tool As A Weedcutter - W/Blade - Craftsman BRUSHWACKER 358.798260-32cc Operator's Manual

USING YOUR TOOL AS A WEEDCUTTER - wfBLADE
(The 4 point, 8 inch blade is designed to cut grass, weeds and woody brush up to 1/2 inch diameter.)
Ak DANGER -THIS POWER TOOL CAN BE DANGEROUS!
This tool can cause serious injury including amputation or blindness to the operator and others. The warnings and safety
instructions in this manual must be followed to provide reasonable safety and efficiency in using this tool. The operator is
responsible.for following the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the tool. Read the entire Operator's
Manual before using this tool! Restrict the use of this power tool to persons who read, understand and
follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the tooL
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BLADE
THRUST
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8 inch WEED BLADE
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Contactwith Cut
__@_ Material.
_k DANGER - BI.ADE THRUST When the spin'
ning blade contacts anything it doesnot cut, a dan-
gerous reaction can occur causing the entire tool and
.... operator to be thrust violently in any direction. This
reaction is called Blade Thrust. As a result, the op'
erator can lose control of the tool. Use handlebar,
shoulder strap, and keep shield in place.
Make sure others are at least 30 feet (10 me-
ters) away. Keep blade sharp. Cut at full..
throttle and from your right to left. Keep
hands, feet and tool in proper position; refer to
"Guard Against Blade Thrust."
_k DANGER - PROPER BLADE
Us e only the 4point, 8 inch blade and proper
hardware. The use of any other parts can result in
serious injury. Do not use any accessory or ab
tachment other than those recommended by
the manufacturer for use with th_s tool. Blades
that are bent, warped, cracked, broken, or damaged
can fly apart and cause serious injury:Do not use.
Throw away.
_k WARNING - THROWS OBJECTS
The rapidlymoving blade
causes objects
tO be
thrown violently. The shield willnot providecom-
plete protection t o the operatoror others. The op-
erator must wear a safety face shield or gog-
eS, Always wear safetyleg guards and boots. °
ep others at least 30 feet away.
WARNING
- HAZARD
ZONE
This tool will throw ob_yts and cut. Keep others
including chl]dren, animals, bystanders, and
helpers at least 30 feet (10 meters) away from
the operator and tool. Stop the engine and
blade immediately if you are approached.
NOTE: In areas where other people and animals are
present, such as near sidewalks, streets, houses, etc.,
,t is strongly recommended that the operator use the
buddy system; that is, have another person serve as
a
"look out,"
keeping himself and others at least 30
feet (I0meters)
away from the operator.
lk WARNING - COASTING BLADE
The blade continues to spin after the engine is
stopped or the throttle is released. The coasting
blade can thrust, throw objects, or seriously cu.t you
if accidentally touched. Stop blade by leaving ,t
in contact with material already cut. Use the
"9 o'clock" potition u the point of contact.
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