Craftsman 358.795800 - Manual (Page 3)

mm WAR NIN G : Do not usg trim mer
head as a fastening device for the
blade.
^WARNING; The blade continues
to spin after the throttle is released or,
engine is turned off. The coasting blade
can throw objects or seriously cut if ac­
cidentally touched. Stop the blade by
contacting the right hand side of the
coasting blade with material already cut.
OPERATOR SAFETY
• Dress properly. Always wear safety
glasses or similar eye protection when
operating, or performing maintenance
on your unit. (Safety glasses are
available.) Eye protection should be
marked Z87.
• Always wear face or dust mask if op­
eration is dusty.
• Aiways wear heavy, long pants, long
sleeves, boots, and gloves. Wearing
safety ieg guards is recommended.
• Always wear foot protection. Do not
go barefoot or wear sandals.
• Secure hair above shoulder length.
Secure or remove loose clothing and
jewelry or clothing with loosely hang­
ing ties, straps, tassels, etc. They can
be caught in moving parts.
• Being fully covered also helps protect
you from debris and pieces of toxic
plants thrown by spinning line/blade.
• Stay Alert. Do not operate unit when
you are tired, ill, upset or under influ­
ence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
Watch what you are doing; use com­
mon sense.
• Wear hearing protection.
• Never start or run the engine inside
a closed room or building. Breathing
exhaust fumes can kill,
• Keep handles free of oil and fuel,
• Always use the handlebar and a
properly adjusted shoulder strap
with a blade (see ASSEMBLY).
UNIT/MAINTENANCE SAFETY
^WARNING: Stop unit and dis­
connect the spark plug before per­
forming maintenance (except carbure­
tor adjustments).
• Look for and replace damaged or
loose parts before each use. Look
for and repair fuel leaks before use.
Keep unit in good working condition.
• Throw away blades that are bent,
warped, cracked, broken, or dam­
aged in any other way. Replace trim­
mer head parts that are cracked,
chipped, broken, or damaged in any
other way before using the unit.
• Maintain unit according to recom­
mended procedures. Keep blade
sharp. Keep cutting line at the prop­
er length.
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• Use only Craftsman®' brand replace­
ment line. Never use wire, rope,
string, etc.
• Install required shield properly before
using the unit. Use the metal shield
for all metal blade use. Use the plastic
shield for all line trimmer use.
• Use only specified blade or trimmer
head; make sure it is properly in­
stalled and securely fastened.