Craftsman 358.79104 - Manual (Page 6)

• Check air intake opening, blower
tubes or vacuum tubes frequently,
always with engine stopped and
spark plug disconnected. Keep
vents and discharge tubes free of
debris which can accumulate and
restrict proper air flow.
• 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.
BRUSHCUTTER SAFETY
 DANGER: Blade can thrust vio­
lently away from material it does not
cut. Blade thrust can cause amputa­
tion of arms or legs.
MM WAR NIN G ; Do not use trim mer
head as a fastening device for the
blade.
etc.) which can be thrown or become
entangled in the blade or trimmer line.
• Throw away and replace blades that
are bent, warped, cracked, broken
or damaged in any other way.
• Install required shield properly be­
fore using the unit. Use the metal
shield for all metal blade use.
WARNING: Only use brushcut-
ter attachments that provide a metal
shield with protruding nose.
• Use only specified blade and make
sure it is properly installed and se­
curely fastened.
• Cut from your left to your right.
• Always use the handlebar and a
properly adjusted shoulder strap
with blade (see ASSEMBLY instruc­
tions in brushcutter attachment
operator’s manual).
CULTIVATOR SAFETY
^WARNING: Rotating tines can
cause serious injury. Keep away from
rotating tines. Stop the engine and
disconnect the spark plug before un­
clogging tines or making repairs.
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• The blade continues to spin after the
throttle is released or engine is turned
off. The coasting blade can throw ob­
jects or seriously cut you if accidental­
ly touched. Stop the blade by contact­
ing the right hand side of the coasting
blade with material already cut.
a WARNING; Inspect the area to
be cut before each use. Remove ob­
jects (rocks, broken glass, nails, wire,
aWARNING: Inspect the area to
be cultivated before starting the unit.
Remove ail debris and hard and sharp
objects such as rocks, vines, branch­
es, rope, string, etc.
• Avoid heavy contact with solid objects
that might stop the tines. If heavy con­
tact occurs, stop the engine and in­
spect the unit for damage.
• Never operate the cultivator without
the tine cover in place and properly
secured.
• Keep the tines and guard clear of
debris.
• After striking a foreign object, stop
the engine, disconnect the spark
plug and inspect the cultivator for
damage. Repair before restarting.