Craftsman 358.794964 - Manual (Page 3)

IDENTIFICATION OF SAFETY SYMBOLS
Hazard zone for thrown objects. Keep children,
bystanders, and animals away from work area a
minimum of 30 feet (10 meters) when starting or
operating unit. Do not point blower nozzle in the
direction of people or pets.
Secure hair above shoulder length.
Do not wear jewelry, loose clothing,
or clothing with loosing hanging
straps, ties, tassels, etc. They can
be caught In moving parts.
Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug
before cleaning or servicing.
WARNING: Stop the engine before opening the vacuum inlet door The
engine must be stopped and the impeller blades no longer turning to avoid serious
injury from the rotating blades. Gently tilt the handle of the screwdriver toward the
back of the unit to release the latch while pulling up on the vacuum inlet cover with
your other hand.
When using the vacuum attachment, the unit is designed to
pick up dry material such as leaves, grass, small twigs, and bits
of paper. Do not vacuum stones, gravel, metal, broken glass,
etc., to avoid severe damage to the impeller.
A WARNING: Fire hazard. Never mix, pour, or store gasoline
or use the unit near a flame or sparks (including smoking, open
flames, or work that can cause sparks).
SAFETY RULES
WARNING: Failure to follow all
Safety Rules and Precautions can re­
sult in serious injury.
KNOW YOUR UNIT
• Read your operator’s manual care­
fully until you completely understand
and can follow all warnings and
safety rules before operating the unit.
• Restrict unit to users who under­
stand and will follow all warnings and
safety rules in this manual.