Safety Rules - Craftsman 79964 Owner's Manual

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THISSYMBOLPOINTSOUTIMPORTANT S AFETY INSTRUCTIONS W HICH,IF NOTFOLLOWED, COULDENDANGER T HE PERSONAL A
_ AFETYAND/ORPROPERTY OFYOURSELF AND OTHERS. R EADAND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS I N THIS MANUALBEFORE
ATTEMPTING TOOPERATE YOURPOWER CHIPPER-VACUUM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITHTHESE INSTRUCTIONS M AYRESULTIN
PERSONAL I NJURY. W HENYOUSEE THISSYMBOL-- _ REED ITSWAFINING.
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DANGER:
Your chipper-vacuum was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in
this manua. As with any type of power equipment carelessness or error on the part of the
operator can result in serious injury. This unit is capable of amputating fingers and hands
and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions couso result in
serious injury or death.
_hl. GENERAL O PERATION
• Readthis owner'sguide carefullyin its entiretybeforeattempt-
ing to assemble this machine. Read,understand, a nd follow all
instructionson the machineand in the manual(s)before opera-
tion. Becompletelyfamiliarwith thecontrolsandthe proper use
of the machinebeforeoperatingit. Keepthis manualin a safe
piecefor future and regular reference and for ordering replace-
ment parts.
• Your chipper-vacuum is a powerful tool, not a plaything.
Therefore,exerciseextremecaution at all times. Your unit has
beendesigned to performtwo jobs; to chip andvacuumvegeta-
tion found in a normalyard. Donot useit for any otherpurpose.
• Neverallow childrenunder 16 to operatethe unit. Children16
yearsand older shouldonly operateunder close parental s uper-
vision. Only responsible individuatswho are familiar with these
rulesof safeoperationshouldbe allowedto useyour unit.
• Keepthe areaof operationclearof all persons,particularlysmall
childrenand pets. Stop the enginewhen they are in the vicinity
of the unit.
• Whenfeedingmaterialinto this equipment,beextremelycareful
that piecesof metal,rocks,bottles, cansor otherforeign objects
are not included. Personal injury or damageto the machine
could result.
• Alwayswear safetyglassesor safetygoggles, during operation
and while performing an adjustmentor repair, to protect eyes
from foreignobjectsthat maybe thrown from the machine.
• Wearsturdy, rough-soledwork shoes and close fitting slacks
and shirt. Shirt and slacks that cover the arms and legs and
steel-toedshoes are recommended. Do not wear loosefitting
clothes or jewelry and secure hair so it aboveshoulderlength.
They can be caught in moving parts. Never operatea unit in
barefeet, sandalsor sneakers.Weargloves whenfeedingmate-
rial in the chipperchute.
• Do not operatethe unit while underthe influenceof alcoholor
drugs.
• Do notover-reach.Keepproperfooting and balanceat all times.
• Neverplaceyour handsor anypartof your bodyor clothingnear
or under rotating parts. Keepclear of the dischargeopening at
all times Neverinsert your handsor anypart of your body or
clothing into the nozzle,chipperchute or dischargeopeningas
the rotatingimpetlercan causeseriousinjury.
• If it is necessary for any reasonto unclogthe feed intakeor dis-
chargeopeningsor to inspector repair any part of the machine
where a moving part can come in contact with your body or
clothing, stopthe machine+ allowit to cool, disconnectthe spark
plug wire from the spark plug and move it awayfrom the spark
plug beforeattemptingto unclog,inspector repair.
• Never operate unit without vacuum bag and discharge chute
properly affixed to unit, Largezippered end of bag must be
closedto preventobjectsfrom beingblownout.
• Never operate unit without either the inlet nozzle or optional
hoseattachmentproperlyaffixed to unit. These devicesshield
the operatorfrom accidentalcontact with the rotating impeller.
Neverattempt to convertthe unit from nozzleto hose mode or
vice versawith the enginerunning.
• Neverattempt to removeor emptyvacuum bag when engine is
running. Shutthe engineoff and wait for the impellerto cometo
a completestop beforeremovingthe bag. The impetlercontin-
ues to rotate for a few seconds after the engine is shut off.
Neverplaceany part of the body in the impellerarea until you
are surethe impellerhas stoppedrotating.
• Keepall guardsand safety devicesin placeand operatingprop-
erly.
• Do not allow an accumulationof processedmaterialto build up
in the dischargearea as this will preventproper dischargeand
canresuttin kick-backfrom the chipperchute.
• Keepyour face and body backfrom chipperchuteto avoid acci-
dentalbouncebackof anymaterial.
• If the cutting mechanism strikes a foreign object or if your
machine should start making an unusual noise or vibration,
immediately stop the engine,disconnectthe spark plug wire and
movethe wire awayfrom the sparkplug. Allow the machineto
stop andtakethe following steps.
• Inspectfor damage
• Repairor replaceanydamagedparts.
• Checkfor any loose parts and tighten to assure continued
safeoperation.
• Muffter and engine becomehot and can cause a burn. Do not
touch.
• Donot altowleavesor other debristo build up on engine'smuf-
fler. Thedebriscould igniteand causea fire.
• Donot operateengineff air cleaneror coverover carburetorair-
intake is removed, except for adjustment. Removal of such
partscould createa fire hazard.
_lb 11,CHILDREN
Tragicaccidentscan occur if the operatoris not alert to the pres-
enceof small children. Children are often attractedto the chipping
and vacuumingactivity. Neverassumethat children will remain
whereyou last sawthem.
• Keep childrenout of the work areaand underthe watchful eyeof
a responsible adultotherthanthe operator.
• Bealertand turn the unit off if e child entersthe area.
• Neverallow childrenunderthe age of 16 to operatethe chipper-
Vacuum.
_1 111. S ERVICE
• 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.