Craftsman 247.776360 - Manual (Page 3)

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SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES
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WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit
chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual. As with any type
of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury. This machine is capable
of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Eailure to observe the following safety instructions could result in
serious injury or death.
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WARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the
personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before
attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury.
When you see this symbol. HEED ITS WARNING!
Training Preparation
1.
Read, understand, and follow ail instructions on the machine and in the
manuai(s) before attempting to assemble and operate. Keep this manual
in a safe place for future and regular reference and for ordering replace­
ment parts.
2. Be familiar with all controls and their proper operation. Know how to stop
the machine and disengage them quickly.
3. Never allow children under 16 years old to operate this machine. Children
16 years old and over should read and understand the operation instruc­
tions and safety rules in this manual and should be trained and supervised
by a parent.
4. Never allow adults to operate this machine without proper instruction.
5. Keep bystanders, helpers, pets, and children at least 75 feet from the
machine while it is in operation. Stop machine If anyone enters the area.
6. Never run an engine Indoors or In a poorly ventilated area. Engine exhaust
contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas.
7. Do not put hands and feet near rotating parts or in the feeding chambers
and discharge opening. Contact with the rotating impeller can amputate
fingers, hands, and feet.
8. Never attempt to unclog either the feed Intake or discharge opening,
remove or empty vacuum bag, or inspect and repair the machine while the
engine Is running. Shut the engine off and wait until all moving parts have
come to a complete stop. Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it
against the engine.
Thoroughly Inspect the area where the equipment is to be used. Remove
ail rocks, bottles, cans, or other foreign objects which could be picked up
or thrown and cause personal injury or damage to the machine.
Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during operation or while
performing an adjustment or repair, to protect eyes. Thrown objects which
ricochet can cause serious injury to the eyes.
Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and close-fitting slacks and shirts.
Loose fitting clothes or jewelry can be caught in movable parts. Never
operate this machine In bare feet or sandals. Wear leather work gloves
when feeding material in the chipper chute.
Before starting, check ail bolts and screws for proper tightness to be sure
the machine is in safe working condition. Also, visually inspect machine for
any damage at frequent intervals.
Maintain or replace safety and instructions labels, as necessary.
To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care in handling
gasoline. Gasoline Is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive.
Serious personal Injury can occur when gasoline Is spilled on yourself
or your clothes which can ignite. Wash your skin and change clothes
immediately,
a. Use only an approved gasoline container.
b. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of ignition.
c. Never fuel machine indoors.
d. Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine Is hot or running.
e. Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling.
f. Never overfill fuel tank. Fill tank to no more than 1/2 Inch below bottom
of filler neck to provide space for fuel expansion.
g. Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely.
h. If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the engine and equipment. Move
machine to another area. Wait 5 minutes before starting the engine.
i. Never store the machine or fuel container Inside where there is an open
flame, spark, or pilot light (e.g. furnace, water heater, space heater,
clothes dryer, etc.).
j. To reduce a fire hazard, keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other
debris build-up. Clean up oil or fuel spillage and remove any fuel
soaked debris.
k. Allow machine to cool at least 5 minutes before storing.