Craftsman 247.77763 - Manual (Page 4)

• seconds after the engine is shut off. Never piece any
part of the body In the impelier area until you are sure
the impeller has stopped rotating.
• Keep all guards and safety devices in place and
operating properly.
• Do not allow an accumulation of processed material
to build up in the discharge area as this will prevent
proper discharge and can result in kick-back from the
chipper chute.
• - Keep your face and body back from chipper chute to
avoid accidental bounce back of any material.
• If the cutting mechanism strikes a foreign object or if
your machine should start making an unusual noise
or vibration, immediately stop the engine, disconnect
the spark plug wire and move the wire away from the
spark plug. Allow the machine to stop and take the
following steps:
a. I nspect for damage
b. Repair or replace any damaged parts.
c. . Check for any loose parts and tighten to assure
continued safe operation.
• Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn.
Do not touch.
• Do not allow leaves or other debris to build up on
engine's muffler. The debris could ignite and cause a
fire.
• Do not ope rate engine if aircleaneror cover over
carburetor air-intake is removed, except for
adjustment. Removal of such parts could create a fire
hazard.
Children
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the
presence of small children. Children are often attracted to
the chipping and vacuuming activity. Never assume that
children will remain where you last saw them.
• Keep children out of the work area and under the
watchful eye of a responsible adult other than the
operator.
• Be alert and turn the unit off if a child enters the area.
• Never allow children under the age of 16 to operate
the chipper-shredder vacuum.
Service
• Use extreme care in handling gasoline and other
fuels. They are extremely flammable and the vapors
are explosive.
• Store fuel and oil in approved containers, away from
heat and open flame, and out of the reach of children.
• Che<^ and add fuel before starting the engine. Never
remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine is
running. Allow engine to cool at least two minutes
before refueling,
• Replace gasoline cap securely and wipe off any
spilled gasoline before starting the engine as It may
cause a fire or explosion.
• Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other
sources of ignition.
• Never refuel unit indoors because flacnrnable vapors
will accumulate in the area.
• Never store the machine or fuel container inside
where there is an open flame or spark such as a gas
hot water heater, clothes dryer or furnace.
• Never run your machine in an enclosed area as the
exhaust from the engine contains carbon monoxide,
which Is a odorless, tasteless and deadly poisonous
gas.
• To reduce fire hazard, keep engine and muffler free of
leaves, grass, and other debris build-up. Clean up
fuel and oil spillage. Allow unit to cool at least 5
minutes before storing.
• Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain
the impeller and all moving parts have stopped.
Disconnect the spark plug wire and keep wire away
from spark plug to prevent accidental starting. Do not
use flammable solutions to clean air filter.
• Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the
equipment is in safe working condition.
• Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper
operation regularly.
• After striking a foreign object, immediately stop the
engine, disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark
plug, and thoroughly inspect the unit for any damage.
Repair damage before starting and operating unit.
• Do not alter or tamper with the engine’s governor
setting. The governor controls the maximum safe
operating speed of the engine. Over-speeding the
engine is dangerous and will cause damage to the
engine and to other moving parts of the machine.
• Check the vacuum bag frequently for wear. Replace if
worn or damaged.
• Keep vacuum bag free of debris when njt in use.
Your Responsibility
A Restrict the use of this power machine to
persons who read, understand and follow the
warnings and instructions in this manual and on
the machine.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.