Craftsman 247.77012 - Manual (Page 4)

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Training
Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in
the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate. Keep this
manual in a safe place for future and regular reference and for ordering
replacement parts.
Be familiar with all controls and their proper operation. Know how to stop
the machine and disengage them quickly.
Never allow children under 16 years old to operate this machine. Chil-
dren 16 years old and over should read and understand the operation
instructions and safety rules in this manual and should be trained and
supervised by a parent.
Never allow adults to operate this machine without proper instruction.
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.
Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Engine
exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas.
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.
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
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PreParaTiOn
Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used. Remove
all 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 all 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.
Use only an approved gasoline container.
Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of ignition.
Never fuel machine indoors.
Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine is hot or running.
Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling.
Never over fill fuel tank. Fill tank to no more than 1/2 inch below bottom
of filler neck to provide space for fuel expansion.
Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely.
If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the engine and equipment. Move
machine to another area. Wait 5 minutes before starting the engine.
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.).
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.
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Your Responsibility: Restrict the use of this power machine to
persons who read, understand, and follow the warnings and instruc-
tions in this manual and on the machine.
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. Failure to observe the following safety instructions
could result in serious injury or death.
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.
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!