Operation – Craftsman 987.799601 User Manual
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OPERATION:
• Before starting this equipment, make certain that the
chipper chute, vacuum inlet, discharge opening, and
blower deflector are empty, Disconnect spark plug vi/ire
before making these checks.
• Never carry passengers on this equipment, They could
fail off and be seriously injured, or they couid interfere
with safe operation.
• Do not allow hands or any other part of the body or
clothing inside the vacuum inlet, chipper chute, dis
charge opening, blower deflector, or near any moving
part,
• Before vacuuming. Inspect the area where the equip
ment is to be used and remove al! metal, bottles, cans,
or other foreign objects.
• Do not vacuum any burning or smoldering materials
such as cigars, cigarettes, ashes, or cinders
• When vacuuming or chipping, be extremely careful that
pieces of metal, rocks, bottles, cans, or other foreign
objects are not included.
• Do not use vacuum or blower on areas that have been
recently treated with fertilizers, pesticides, or herbicides.
Follow chemical manufacturer's safety instructions
regarding contact with treated areas ,
• Do not vacuum flammable liquids such as gasoline,
kerosene, diesel fuel, paint thinner, etc.
• If equipment strikes any foreign object or starts making
an unusual noise or vibration, immediately shut off
engine and allow all moving parts to come to a com
plete stop. Disconnect the spark plug wire and secure it
away from the spark plug Then take the following
steps:
a. inspect for damage.
b. Replace or repair any damaged parts.,
c.
Check for and tighten any loose parts
•
• If equipment jams or becomes dogged, immediately
shut off the engine and allow all moving parts to come
to a complete stop. Disconnect the spark plug wire
and secure it away from the spark plug. Use only a
wooden stick to dear away debris.
• Before adding or changing any attachments or before
switching between vacuum and blower operation stop
the engine and allow all moving parts to come to a com
plete stop, Disconnect the spark plug wire and secure it
' away from the spark plug, ■" ■
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• Keep ai! guards, covers, and shields in place and in
good working condition
• Always stand dear of discharge area when operating
equipment with blower deflector installed. Materia! exits
at a high speed from the blower deflector.
• Do not operate the chipper with the blower deflector
installed.
• Do not operate the chipper if the chipper chute flap is
damaged or missing
• Keep your face and body safely away from the chipper
chute When chipping, stand on either side of chute
and keep arms perpendicular (at a 90° angle) to chute
inlet.
• Do not overreach when feeding materia! into the chip
per chute. Keep proper balance and looting at all
times.
• Check collection bag frequently for deterioration or wear
and replace worn bags. Use only original equipment
replacement bags. Bags manufactured by others could
present a safety hazard
• Before removing and installing collection bag, stop the
engine and allow ail moving parts to come to a com
plete stop Disconnect the spark plug wire and secure it
away from the spark plug
• Empty the collection bag after each use, Decomposing
debris couid generate enough heat to catch fire
• Exercise extreme caution on slopes and avoid exces
sively steep slopes.
• Never operate this equipment on a slippery surface
• Look behind and use care when operating in reverse.
» Do not allow any part of the engine, especially around
the cooling fins and muffler to become clogged with
leaves, oil, grease, or any other combustible materiat.
• Watch for traffic when operating near, or when crossing
roadways,
• Never leave the equipment unattended when the
engine is running. Stop the engine, disconnect spark
plug wire, and secure it away from the spark plug
before leaving the equipment
• Use only attachments and accessories that are
approved for use with this equipment.
• Operate equipment only in daylight or in good artificial
light.
• Do not tamper with the engine governor settings The
governor controls the maximum safe operating speed
and protects the engine and ail moving parts from dam
age caused by excessive speed. Request help at the
nearest Sears service location If a problem exists.
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equipment is provided with a safety interlock sys
tem which prevents the engine from starting unless the
coliection bag or biower deflector is installed. The sys
tem is also designed to shut off the engine if the opera
tor attempts to remove the collection bag or blower
deflector while the engine is running. Never attempt to
disconnect or otherwise defeat the purpose of this sys
tem If the interlock fails to operate properly, shut off
the engine and do not operate this equipment until the
system is repaired and is functioning properly,