Sears 358.79828 - Manual (Page 13)

OPERATION-SAFETY
ÎLADE SAFETY
A
WARNING
THROWN OBJECTS - THE RAPIDLY MOVING
BU«)E CAUSES OBJECTS TO BE THROWN VIOLENTLY.
THE SHIELD WILL NOT PROVIDE COMPLETE PROTEC­
TION TO THE OPERATOR OR OTHERS.THE OPERATOR
MUST WEAR A SAFETY FACE SHIELD OR GOGGLES.
ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY LEG GUARDS AND BOOTS.
KEEP OTHERS AT LEAST 50 FEET (1S METERS) AWAY.
Leg Guards
Face
Shield
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Boots
HAZARD ZONE - THIS UNIT WILL THROW OBJECTS
AND CUT. KEEP OTHERS INCLUDING CHILDREN, ANI­
MALS, BYSTANDERS, AND HELPERS AT LEAST 50 FEET.
(15 METERS) AWAY EROMiTHE:,GBERATJOBiANDSUNim^
STOP THE ENGINE ANDBLADE IMMEDIATELY IF YOU ARE
APPROACHED. IN AREAS WHERE OTHER PEOPLE AND;
ANIMALS ARE PRESENT,rSUGH.AS NEAR SIDEWALKS,!;
STREETS, HOUSES, ETC., IT IS STRONGLY RECOMMEND-
EDTHATTHE OPERATOR USE THE BUDDY SYSTEM;THAT
IS, HAVE ANOTHER PERSON SERVE AS A “LOOK OUT,”
KEEPING HIMSELF AND OTHERS AT LEAST 50 FEET (15
METERS) AWAY FROMTHE OPERATOR.
lOOFbot
'30 meters)
‘azard Zone
COASTING BLADE - THE BLADE CONTINUES TO
SPIN AFTER THE ENGINE IS STOPPED OR THE
THROTTLE IS RELEASED. THE COASTING BLADE
CAN THRUST, THROW OBJECTS, OR SERIOUSLY
CUT YOU IF ACCIDENTALLY TOUCHED. STOP THE
BLADE BY LEAVING IT IN CONTACT WITH MATERIAL
ALREADY CUT. USE THE "9 O’CLOCK” POSITION AS'
THE POINT OF CONTACT.
Blade
Coasts
Stop Coasting Blade by
Contact with Cut material.
PERATOR SAFETY
Always wear eye protection when operating, servicing,
or performing maintenance on your unit Refer to
“Accessories.”
Always wear long pants, long sleeves,-boots and gloves.'
Wearing safety leg guards is reooinrr)ended;.-Do;not go
barefoot or wear sandals, jewelry, short pants, short
sleeves. Being fully covered helps to protect.you.from,
-pieces of toxic plants thrown by tiie. blade or cutting head.
Secure hair so it is above shoulder length. Secure loose
clothing, or clothing with loosely hanging ties, straps, las-
se!s, etc.; they can be caught in moving parts.
Do not operate this unit when you are tired, ill, or under
the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
Always use the handlebar and a property adjusted
shoulder strap. Refer to “Assembly” and “Operation”.
Do not swing the unit with such force that you are in
danger of losing your balance.
Never start or run the engine inside a closed room or
building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill.
Keep handies free of oil and fuel.
HT SAFETY
Inspect the entire unit before each use. Replace
damaged parts. Check for fuel leaks and make sure all
handles, guards, and fasteners are in place and secure.
Be sure the metal blade shield is properly attached. The
metal blade shield must be installed for all blade usage.
• Make sure the blade is properly installed and securely
fastened. Refer to “Assembly.”
• Be sure the blade stops turning when the engine idles.
Refer toTrouble Shooting Chart.”
• Make carburetor adjustments with the drive shaft
. housing supported to prevent the blade from contacting
any object.
•. Hold .unit by hand; do not use harness for support.
• Keep others away when making carburetor
adjustments. .
• Have all maintenance and service not explained in this
manual performed by a Sears Service Center.
• Use only Sears blades and accessories.
CUTTING SAFETY
• Inspect the area to be cut before each use. Remove
objects (rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, string, ptc.)
which can be thrown or Become entangled in the blade.
• Always keep the engine on the right side of your body.
Hold the unit firmly vrith both hands.
• Keep firm footing and balance. Do not over-reach.
• Keep blade below waist level.
• Do not raise the engine above your waist The blade can
come dangerously close to your body.
• Cut at full throttle.
• Cut from your right to your left.
• Use only for jobs explained in this manual. Do not use
the blade as an edger. The shield does not provide
adequate protection.
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