Craftsman 358.7958 Trimmer User Manual


 
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_WARNING: Do not use trimmer
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.
Stop coasting
blade by contact
with cut material.
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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.
Always wear hea W, long pants, long
sleeves, boots, and gloves. Wearing
safety leg 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
A0&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.
Use only Craftsman _'R'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.