Craftsman 247.772460 Operator's Manual page 5

• After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, disconnect the
spark plug wire and ground against the engine. Thoroughly
inspect the lawn edger for any damage. Repair the damage
before starting and operating the lawn edger.
• Never attempt to make a wheel adjustment while the engine is
running.
• Many components on your new edger can wear with continued
use. For safety protection, frequently check all edger components
and replace immediately with original equipment manufacturer's
(O.E.M.) parts only, listed in this manual. "Use of parts which
do not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to
improper performance and compromise safety!"
• Do not change the engine governor setting or overspeed the
engine. The governor controls the maximum safe operating speed
of the engine.
• Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary.
• Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for used gas,
oil, etc.. Improper disposal of fluids and materials can harm the
environment.
• According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC)
and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), this product
has an
Average Useful Life
operation. At the end of the
inspected annually by an authorized service dealer to ensure that
all mechanical and safety systems are working properly and not
worn excessively. Failure to do so can result in accidents, injuries
or death.
do NoT ModiFY eNgiNe
To avoid serious injury or death, do not modify engine in any way.
Tampering with the governor setting can lead to a runaway engine and
cause it to operate at unsafe speeds. Never tamper with factory setting
of engine governor.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
of seven (7) years, or 70 hours of
have the machine
Average Useful Life
NoTiCe RegARdiNg eMiSSioNS
Engines which are certified to comply with California and federal
EPA emission regulations for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment) are
certified to operate on regular unleaded gasoline, and may include
the following emission control systems: Engine Modification (EM),
Oxidizing Catalyst (OC), Secondary Air Injection (SAI) and Three Way
Catalyst (TWC) if so equipped.
SPARk ARReSToR
WARNiNg
This machine is equipped with an internal combustion engine and
should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered,
brushcovered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust
system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or
state laws (if any)
If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working
order by the operator. In the State of California the above is required
by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other
states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands.
A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest Sears
Parts and Repair Service Center.
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