Craftsman BRUSHWACKER 358.798260-32cc Operator's Manual

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Specifications

USING YOUR TOOL AS A WEEDCUTTER - wfBLADE(The 4 point, 8 inch blade is designed to cut grass, weeds and woody brush up to 1/2 inch diameter.)Ak DANGER -THIS POWER TOOL CAN BE DANGEROUS!This tool can cause serious injury including amputation or blindness to the operator and others. The warnings and safetyinstructions in this manual must be followed to provide reasonable safety and efficiency in using this tool. The operator isresponsible.for following the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the tool. Read the entire Operator'sManual before using this tool! Restrict the use of this power tool to persons who read, understand andfollow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the tooL7 .......................• i'BLADE THRUST/_-__ I" ARBOR8 inch WEED BLADE,, I60 Foot. \ zo."-22J"S_,pco._gBl_B_ _by Contactwith Cut__@_ Material._k DANGER - BI.ADE THRUST When the spin'ning blade contacts anything it doesnot cut, a dan-gerous reaction can occur causing the entire tool and.... operator to be thrust violently in any direction. Thisreaction is called Blade Thrust. As a result, the op'erator can lose control of the tool. Use handlebar,shoulder strap, and keep shield in place.Make sure others are at least 30 feet (10 me-ters) away. Keep blade sharp. Cut at full..throttle and from your right to left. Keephands, feet and tool in proper position; refer to"Guard Against Blade Thrust."_k DANGER - PROPER BLADEUs e only the 4point, 8 inch blade and properhardware. The use of any other parts can result inserious injury. Do not use any accessory or abtachment other than those recommended bythe manufacturer for use with th_s tool. Bladesthat are bent, warped, cracked, broken, or damagedcan fly apart and cause serious injury:Do not use.Throw away._k WARNING - THROWS OBJECTSThe rapidlymoving blade causes objects tO bethrown violently.The shieldwillnot providecom-pleteprotectionto the operatoror others.The op-erator must wear a safety face shield or gog-eS, Always wear safetyleg guards and boots. °ep others at least 30 feet away.WARNING - HAZARD ZONEThis tool will throw ob_yts and cut. Keep othersincluding chl]dren, animals, bystanders, andhelpers at least 30 feet (10 meters) away fromthe operator and tool. Stop the engine andblade immediately if you are approached.NOTE: In areas where other people and animals arepresent, such as near sidewalks, streets, houses, etc.,,t is strongly recommended that the operator use thebuddy system; that is, have another person serve asa "look out," keeping himself and others at least 30feet (I0meters) away from the operator.lk WARNING - COASTING BLADEThe blade continues to spin after the engine isstopped or the throttle is released. The coastingblade can thrust, throw objects, or seriously cu.t youif accidentally touched. Stop blade by leaving ,tin contact with material already cut. Use the"9 o'clock" potition u the point of contact.14