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OPERATION SAFETY
BLADE SAFETY
WARNING
THROWN OBJECTS -THE RAPIDLY MOVING
BLADE CAUSES OBJECTS TO BETHROWNVIOLENTLY. _;_
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. Face
KEEP OTHERS AT LEAST 50 FEET (15 METERS) AWAY. Shield
LegGuards
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 FROM THE OPERATOR AND UNIT.
STOPTHE ENGINE AND BLADE IMMEDIATELYIFYOU ARE
APPROACHED. IN AREAS WHERE OTHER PEOPLE AND
ANIMALS ARE PRESENT, SUCH AS NEAR SIDEWALKS,
STREETS, HOUSES, ETC., IT IS STRONGLY RECOMMEND-
EDTHATTHE OPERATOR USETHE BUDDY SYSTEM;THAT
IS, HAVE ANOTHER PERSON SERVE AS A "LOOK OUT,"
KEEPING HIMSELF AND OTHERS AT LEAST 50 FEET (15
METERS) AWAYFROM THE OPERATOR.
Hazard 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 withCut material.
OPERATOR SAFETY
• Alwaysweareyeprotectionwhen operating,servicing,or
performing maintenance on your unit. Refer to
"Accessories:'
• Alwayswear longpants,long sleeves,bootsand gloves.
Wearing safetyleg guards is recommended.Do notgo
barefoot or wear sandals, short pants,short sleeves.
Being fully coveredhelpsto protectyoufrom piecesof
toxicplantsthrownbythebladeor cuttinghead.
• Secure hairsoit isaboveshoulderlength.Secureloose
clothingorjewelry,or clothingwith loosely hangingties,
straps,tassels,etc.;theycanbe caughtinmovingparts.
• Do not operatethisunitwhen youare tired,ill,orunder
the influenceof alcohol,drugs, or medication.
° Always use the handlebar and a properly adjusted
shoulderstrap. Refer to"Assembly" and "Operation".
• Do not swing the unitwith such force thatyou are in
danger of losing yourbalance.
• Never startor run the engine inside a closedroomor
building. Breathingexhaustfumes can kill.
• Keep handles free ofoiland fuel,
UNIT SAFETY
° Inspect the entire unit before each use. Replace
damaged parts. Check forfuel leaksand makesureall
handles, guards,andfasteners are inplaceand secure.
• Besure themetat bladeshieldisproperlyattached.The
metal bladeshieldmustbe installedfor allbladeusage.
• Make sure the blade isproperlyinstalledand securely
fastened. Refer to "Assembly."
, Be sure the blade stopsturningwhen the engine idles.
Refer to'Trouble ShootingChart."
* Make carburetor adjustments with the drive shaft
housingsupportedtopreventtheblade from contacting
any object.
• Hold unitby hand;do not use harness for support.
• Keep others away when making carburetor
adjustments.
• Have all maintenanceand servicenot explained in this
manual performedbya SearsService Center.
• Use onlySears bladesand accessories.
CUI"I'ING SAFETY
• Inspect the area to be cut before each use. Remove
objects (rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, string, etc.)
whichcan be thrownorbecome entangledinthe blade.
. Always keep the engineon the rightside of your body,
Hold the unitfirmlywilhbothhands,
. Keep firm footing and balance. Do notover-reach.
• Keep blade belowwaistlevel.
• Do not raise theengineaboveyour waist. The blade can
come dangerouslyclose toyourbody.
• Cut at full throttle,
. Cut from your righttoyourleft.
• Use only for jobsexplainedinthis manual. Do not use
the blade as an edger. The shield does not provide
adequate protection.
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