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Craftsman 486.24506 Operator's Manual page 4

5 hp

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TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY
• Read Owner's
Manual
and all safety labels on machine
before starting
and using machine.
• Do Not remove top cover or attempt to empty contents
of cart while engine is running.
• Do Not stand behind cart in exhaust discharge
area while engine is running.
• Keep hands, feet, face, long hair and clothing
out of chipper
inlet, vac inlet, and discharge
area.
There are ROTATING
BLADES inside these openings.
• Wear approved
safety glasses and gloves.
Avoid loose fitting clothes.
• Keep the area of operation
clear of all persons,
particularly
small children
and pets.
• Keep all shields
and guards
(e.g. upper chipper
chute extension,
discharge
chute, nozzle
assembly)
in place and securely
attached.
• Check discharge
boot frequently
for wear.
Replace
if worn or damaged.
• If unit becomes
clogged
or jammed,
shut off engine
right away.
Do Not attempt
to clear
clog or jam with engine
running•
• Muffler and engine
get hot and can cause burns.
Do Not Touch•
To avoid a fire hazard,
keep leaves,
grass and other combustible
debris off hot muffler and engine.
• Do Not attempt
to remove
or attach vac nozzle or optional
Hose Kit with engine
running.
!• Do Not operate
unit unless nozzle or optional
Hose Kit is secured
in place.
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i ° Do Not fill gas tank while engine is running.
Allow engine to cool at least 2 minutes
I
before refueling.
MUFFLER & ADJACENT AREAS
MAY EXCEED 150 o F
WARNING
This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near unimproved forest-covered,
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 muffler is available at your nearest
engine authorized service center.

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