Rules For Safe Operation; While Operating; Maintenance And Storage - Craftsman 316.772370 Manual Del Operador

WHILE OPERATING

• Keep bystanders, especially children and pets, at least 50 ft (15 m) away.
• Wear safety glasses or goggles that are marked as meeting ANSI
Z87.1–1989 standards, and ear/hearing protection when operating
this unit. Wear a face or dust mask if the operation is dusty.
• Wear heavy, long pants, boots, gloves and a long sleeve shirt. Do
not wear loose clothing, jewelry, short pants, sandals or go
barefoot. Secure hair above shoulder level.
• Use the unit only in daylight or good artificial light.
• Use the right tool. Only use this tool for the purpose intended.
• Do not force unit. It will do the job better and with less likelihood
of injury at a rate for which it was designed.
• Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the unit towards you.
• Do not overreach, take extra care when working on steep slopes
or inclines. Always keep proper footing and balance.
• Always hold the unit with both hands when operating. Keep a firm
grip on the handle.
• Keep hands, face, and feet at a distance from all moving parts. Do
not touch or try to stop the blade when it is rotating. Do not operate
without guards in place.
• Do not operate the engine faster than the speed needed to do the
job. Do not run the engine at high speed when not in use.
• Always stop the engine/motor when operation is delayed or when
walking from one location to another.
• Stop the engine/motor for maintenance, repair, to install or
remove the blade. The unit must be stopped and the blade no
longer turning to avoid injury.
• The blade may become very sharp from use. Always wear heavy
gloves when handling, removing, installing or cleaning the blade.
• If you strike or become entangled with a foreign object, stop the
engine/motor immediately and check for damage. Have any
damage repaired before attempting further operations. Do not
operate unit with a bent, cracked or dull blade. Discard blades
that are bent, warped, cracked or broken.
• Stop the unit IMMEDIATELY if you feel excessive vibration. Vibration
is a sign of trouble. Inspect thoroughly for loose nuts, bolts or damage

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

before continuing. Repair or replace affected parts as necessary.
• Stop and switch the unit to off for maintenance or repair.
• Keep unit clean of vegetation and other materials. They may
become lodged between the blade and guard.
• A coasting blade can cause injury while it continues to spin after
the unit is stopped. Maintain proper control of the unit until the
blade has completely stopped rotating.
• Use only genuine factory replacement parts and accessories for
this unit. These are available from your authorized service dealer.
Use of any unauthorized parts or accessories could lead to serious
injury to the user or damage to the unit, and void your warranty.

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

• Allow the unit to cool before storing or transporting. Be sure to
secure the unit while transporting.
• Store the unit in a locked up and dry or high and dry place to prevent
unauthorized use or damage, out of the reach of children.
• Clean the blade with a hose and water. Wipe the blade with light
machine oil to prevent rust.
• Never douse or squirt the unit with water or any other liquid. Keep
handles dry, clean and free from debris. Clean after each use.
• Keep these instructions. Refer to them often and use them to instruct other
users. If you loan someone this unit, also loan them these instructions.
• Only qualified personnel should perform any repairs or maintenance
procedures that are not described in this manual.
• Check shear bolts, engine mounting bolts and other bolts at frequent
intervals for proper tightness to be sure the equipment is in safe
working condition.
• Inside a building store the machine away from ignition sources.
Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
• Always refer to the Operator's Manual instructions for important
details if the lawn edger is to be stored for an extended period.
• Do not attempt to repair the machine unless you have the proper
tools, and instructions for disassembly and repair of the machine.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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