Craftsman 247.770990 Operator's Manual page 4

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 reproductiveharm.
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. Failureto observe the following safety instructionscould result in
serious injury or death.
WARNING: This symbol pointsout important safety instructionswhich, if not followed,could endangerthe
personalsafety and/or property of yourselfand others. Read and follow all instructionsin this manual before
attemptingto operate this machine. Failureto comply with these instructionsmay resultin personalinjury.
When you see this symbol.HEED ITS WARNING!
Preparation
1. Thoroughlyinspectthe areawheretile equipmentisto be used. Remove
all rocks,bottles,cans, or otherforeignobjectswhichcould be picked up
or thrown andcausepersonalinjury or damageto the machine.
2. Alwayswearsafetyglassesor safetygoggles duringoperationor while
performingan adjustmentor repair,to protecteyes. Thrownobjectswhich
ricochetcan causeseriousinjury to the eyes.
3. Wear sturdy, rough-soledwork shoesandclose-fittingslacksandshirts.
Loosefitting clothesor jewelry can be caught in movableparts. Never
operate this machinein barefeet or sandals.Wear leatherworkgloves
when feedingmaterialinthe chipperchute.
4. Beforestarting,check all bolts andscrewsfor proper tightnessto be sure
the machineis in safeworkingcondition.Also,visuallyinspectmachinefor
any damageat frequentintervals.
5. Maintainor replacesafetyand instructionslabels, as necessary.
6. To avoidpersonalinjury or propertydamageuse extremecare in handling
gasoline. Gasolineis extremelyflammableandthe vapors areexplosive.
Serious personalinjury can occurwhen gasolineis spilled on yourself
or yourclotheswhichcan ignite.Washyour skin andchangeclothes
immediately.
a. Useonlyan approvedgasolinecontainer.
b. Extinguishall cigarettes,cigars,pipes,and othersourcesof ignition.
c. Neverfuel machineindoors.
d. Neverremovegas cap or addfuel whilethe engine is hot or running.
e. Allow engine to cool at least two minutesbefore refueling.
f. Neveroverfill fuel tank. Filltank to no morethan 1/2 inch below bottom
of filler neckto providespacefor fuel expansion.
g. Replacegasolinecap andtighten securely.
h. If gasolineis spilled, wipeit off the engine andequipment.Move
machineto anotherarea. Wait5 minutesbeforestartingthe engine.
i. Neverstore the machineor fuel container insidewherethere is an open
flame, spark,or pilot light (e.g.furnace, waterheater,spaceheater,
clothesdryer,etc.).
j. To reducea fire hazard,keep machinefree of grass, leaves,or other
debris build-up.Clean up oil or fuel spillage and removeany fuel
soakeddebris.
k. Allow machineto cool at least 5 minutes beforestoring.
Training
1. Read,understand,andfollowall instructionson the machineand in tile
manual(s)beforeattemptingto assembleandoperate.Keepthis manual
in a safe place forfuture and regularreferenceand for orderingreplace-
ment parts.
2. Be familiarwith all controls andtheir proper operation.Know howto stop
the machineanddisengagethem quickly.
3. Neverallowchildren under 16years oldto operatethis machine.Children
16 yearsold and overshould readand understandthe operationinstruc-
tions andsafety rulesin this manualand shouldbe trainedand supervised
by a parent.
4. Neverallow adultsto operatethis machinewithout proper instruction.
5. Keepbystanders,helpers,pets,andchildren at least75 feet from the
machinewhile it is in operation.Stop machineif anyoneentersthe area.
6. Neverrunan engine indoorsor in a poorlyventilatedarea.Engineexhaust
containscarbonmonoxide,an odorlessand deadlygas.
7. Do not put hands andfeet near rotatingparts or in the feedingchambers
anddischargeopening.Contactwiththe rotatingimpellercan amputate
fingers,hands,and feet.
8. Neverattempt to unclogeither the feed intakeor dischargeopening,
removeor emptyvacuum bag,or inspectand repairthe machinewhilethe
engine is running.Shutthe engine off and waituntil all movingparts have
cometo a completestop. Disconnectthe spark plug wire andground it
againstthe engine.
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