Craftsman 247.77638 Operator's Manual page 3

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!
Warning
California ProPosition 65
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.
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.
• Read the Operator's Manual and follow all warnings and safety
instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious injury to the
operator and/or bystanders. For questions, call 1-800-659-5917.
• 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 of age to operate this
machine. Children 16 and over should read and understand the
instructions and safe operation practices in this manual and on
the machine and be trained and supervised by an adult.
• Never allow adults to operate this machine without proper
instruction.
• Keep bystanders, 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 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.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This machine was built to be operated according to the safe opera-
tion practices 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 fingers, hands,
toes and feet and throwing debris. Failure to observe the following
safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.
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.
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
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
and while performing an adjustment or repair, to protect your
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.