Craftsman 358.792421 - Manual (Page 4)

sulation system only provides added
protection against injury resulting from
an internal electrical insulation failure.
^WARNING: All repairs to an
electric powerhead, including housing,
switch, motor, etc., must be diagnosed
and repaired by qualified service per­
sonnel. Replacement parts for a
double insulated appliance must be
identical to the parts they replace. A
double insulated appliance is marked
with the words “double insulation” or
“double insulated”. The symbol 0
(square within a square) may also be
marked on the appliance. Failure to
have the unit repaired by your Sears
Service Center can cause the double
insulation construction to become inef­
fective and result in serious injury.
BLOWER SAFETY
A WARNING: Never put hands or
other objects into blower housing to
avoid serious injury from the rotating
impeller.
WARNING: Inspect the area be­
fore using the unit. Remove all debris
and hard objects such as rocks, gfass,
wire, etc., that can ricochet, be thrown,
or otherwise cause injury or damage
during operation,
• Inspect attachment before each use
forworn, loose, missing, or damaged
parts. Do not use until unit is in
proper working order.
• Keep outside surfaces free from oil
and fuel.
• Never start or run engine inside a
closed room, building or other un­
ventilated area. Breathing exhaust
fumes can kill.
• Avoid dangerous environments. Do
not use in unventilated areas or
where explosive vapors or carbon
monoxide build-up could be present.
• Do not set unit on any surface except
a clean, hard area while engine is run­
ning, Debris such as gravel, sand,
dust, grass, etc. could be picked up by
the air intake and thrown out through
discharge opening, damaging unit,
property, or causing serious injury to
bystanders or operator,
• Do not overreach or use from unsta­
ble surfaces such as ladders, trees,
steep slopes, rooftops, etc. Keep firm
footing and balance at all times.
• Never place objects inside the dis­
charge opening: always direct the
blowing debris away from people, ani­
mals, glass, and solid objects such as
trees, automobiles, walls, etc. The
force of air can cause rocks, dirt, or
sticks to be thrown or to ricochet which
can hurt people or animals, break
glass, or cause other damage.
• Check air intake opening frequently.
Keep vents and discharge opening
free of debris which can accumulate
and restrict proper airflow.
• Never place any object in air intake
opening as this could restrict proper air
flow and cause damage to the unit.
• Never use for spreading chemicals,
fertilizers, or other substances which
may contain toxic materials.
• To avoid spreading fire, do not use
near leaf or brush fires, fireplaces,
barbecue pits, ashtrays, etc.
• Wear hearing protection.
• Use only in daylight or good artificial
light.
• Use only for jobs explained in this
manual.
MAINTAIN YOUR UNIT PROPERLY
 WARNING: Disconnect power-
head spark plug (or disconnect power-
head from power source) before per­
forming maintenance.
• Have all maintenance other than the
recommended procedures described
in the operator's manual performed
by your Sears Service Center.
• Always see your Sears Service Cen­
ter to replace a damaged impelier.
Parts that are chipped, cracked, bro­
ken, or damaged in any other way
can ffy apart and cause serious inju­
ry. Have damaged parts replaced
before using attachment.
^
• Use only recommended CraftsmanZ
replacement parts; use of any other
parts may void your warranty and
cause damage to your unit.
• Never douse or squirt the attachment
with water or any other liquid.
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
• Hand carry the unit with the engine
stopped.
• Allow the powerhead and attachment
to cool and secure the unit before
storing or transporting in a vehicle.
• Store unit and fuel in area where fuel
vapors cannot reach sparks or open