Safety Rules - Craftsman 358.795631 El Manual Del Propietario

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SAFETY RULES
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i ^ CAU.iON, ALWAYS O,SCONNEOT SPA.K PLUG W,.= A NO P .OE W,.E W .ERE CANNOT CON I
• • TACT SPARK PLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING WHEN SETTING UP, TRANSPORTING,
O' ADJ USTING OR MAKING RE,PAIRS.
OPERATOR SAFETY
• Always wear safety eye protection.
• Always wear heavy long pants, long sleeves, boots and
gloves. Do not go barefoot or wear sandals, short
pants, short sleeves. Being fully covered helps to pro-
tect you from pieces of toxic pfants thrown by the
blade.
• Secure hair so it above shoulder length. Secure loose
clothing or jewelry. Clothing with loosely hanging ties,
straps, tassels, etc. can be caught in moving pans.
Do not operate this unit when you are tired, il! or under
the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
• Wear hearing protection ff you use this unit for more
than 1-1/2 hours per day.
• Never start or run the engine inside a closed room or
building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill.
• Keep handles free of oiland fuel.
• if situations occur which are not covered in this manu-
al, use care and good judgement.
UNIT MAINTENANCE/SAFETY
• Look for and replace damaged or loose parts before
each use. Look for and repair fuel leaks before use.
Keep the unit in good working condition.
• Make sure the unit is maintained and assembled cor-
rectly as listed in this manual.
• Make carburetor adjustments with the blade supported
to prevent it from contacting any object. Hold the unit
by hand.
• Keep others away when making carburetor adjust-
ments.
• Use only quality SEARS accessories and replacement
parts as recommended for this unit.
• Have all maintenance and service not explained in tills
manual performed by your SEARS Ser_ce Center.
FUEL SAFETY
• Mix and pour fuet outdoors.
• Keep away from sparks or flames.
• Use a container approved for fuel.
• Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or the unit or
while using the unit.
• Wipe up all fuel spills before starting engine.
• Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from fueling site
before starting engine.
• Stop engine and allow unit to cool before removing_fue!
cap.
CUTTING SAFETY
• Inspect the area to be cut before each use. Remove
objects (rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, string, etc.)
whichcan become entangled in the blade.
• Keep others including children, animals, bystanders
and helpers a minimum of 15 feet (5 meters) away.
Stopthe engine immediately if you are approached.
• Always keep the engine on the right-hand side of your
body.
• Hold the unit firmly with both hands.
• Keep firm footing and balance. Do not over-reach.
• Keep the blade below waist level.
• Do not raise the engine above your shoulder.
• Keep all parts of your body away from the blade and
muffler when engine is running.
• Use only for jobs explained in this manual.
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
• Stop the unit before transporting.
• Allow the engine to cool, and secure the unit before
storing or transporting in a vehicle.
• Empty the fuel tank before stodng or transporting the
unit. Use up any fue! left in the carburetor by starting
the engine and letting theengine run until it stops.
• Store unit and fuel in an area where fuel vapors cannot
reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, elec-
tric motor or switches,furnaces, etc.
• Store unit so the blade cannot accidentally cause
injury.
• Store the unit out of the reach of children.
SAFETY NOTICE .... I
jExposure to vibrations through prolonged use of gasoline powered hand units could cause blood vessel or nerve damage in the tin-]
Jgers, hands, and joints of people prone to circulationdisorders or abnormal swellings. Prolonged use in cold weather has been|
Ilinked to blood vessel damage in otherwise healthy people. If symptoms occur such as numbness, pain, loss of strength, change in t
|skin color or texture, or loss of feeling in the fingers, hands or joints, discontinuethe use of thrs unit and seek medical a_ent=on. An|
]anti-vibration system does not guarantee the avoidance of these problems.Users who operate power too=son a continuat ano regu-]
[lar basis must monitor closely their physical conditionand the condition ofthis unit.
LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.
IT MEANS - ATTENTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
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