Craftsman 360.796900 - Manual (Page 3)

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION: Always disconnect spark plug wire and place where it cannot contact spark plug to prevent
accidental starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs.
TRAINING
Read the operator's manual carefully. Become familiar
with the controls and know how to operate your air
blower properly.
• Do not allow children to use your air blower. Never
allow adults to use air blower without proper
Instructions.
• Keep the area of operation clear of all persons,
especially small children and pets. .
• Use air blower only as described in this manual.
• Do not operate air blower if it has been dropped or
damaged in any manner. Always have damage
repaired before using your air blower.
• Do not use accessory attachments that are not
recommended by the manufacturer. Use of such
attachments may be hazardous.
PREPARATION
• Always wear safety glasses or eye shields when
starting and while using your air blower.
• Dress properly. Do not operate air blower when
barefoot or wearing open sandals. Wear only solid
shoes with good traction.
• Wear long-sleeved clothes that are snug fitting.
Avoid wearing loose clothing.
• Wear either tightly cuffed or cuffless pants.
• Wear hearing protection even when working for a
short period of time. Remember - hearing damage
is cumulative.
• Wear protective, non-slip gloves for safer
operation.,.
• Check fuel-tank before starting engine. Do not fill
fuel tank indoors, when the engine is running or
when the engine is hot. Allow the engine to cool
for several minutes before filling the fuel tank.
Clean off any spilled gasoline before starting the
engine.
• Always make adjustments before starting your air
blower. Never attempt to do this while the engine
is running.
• Use only in daylight or good artificial tight.
OPERATION
• Keep your eyes and mind on your air blower and
the area being blown. Don’t let other interests
distract you.
• Always be sure of your footing. Use extra caution
in wet or slippery areas. WALK - DONT RUN.
• Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts. Keep
clear of the nozzle opening at all times.
• Always stop the engine whenever you leave or are
not using your air blower.
• Before cleaning, inspecting, or repairing your air
blower, stop the engine and make absolutely sure
all moving parts have stopped. Then disconnect
the spark plug wire and keep it away from the
spark plug to prevent accidental starting.
• Do not adjust carburetor. Overspeeding, engine
damage or personal injury may result.
• Do not operate your air blower if it vibrates
abnormally. Excessive vibration is an indication of
damage: stop the engine, safely check for the
cause of vibration and repair as needed.
• Do not run the engine indoors. Exhaust fumes are
dangerous.
• Never operate your air blower without proper
guards, tubes, or other safety devices in place.
WARNING: California Proposition 65
The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive
harm.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
• Check the engine mounting bolts often to be sure
they are tightened properly.
■ Check all bolts, nuts, and screws at frequent
intervals for proper tightness to be sure air blower
is in safe working condition.
• Keep all safety devices in place and working.
• To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine free of
debris and excessive grease and oil. '
• Allow engine to cool before storing in any
enclosure.
• Never store air blower with fuel in the tank inside a
building where fumes may reach an open flame or
an ignition source such as hot water heater, spacé
heater, clothes dryer, etc.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
• Read and observe the Safety Rules.
• Follow a regular schedule in maintaining,
caring and using your air blower.
• Follow the instructions under the Maintenance and
Storage sections of this manual