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Craftsman Monster 486.24507 Operator's Manual page 4

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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 NotTouch.
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.
= Do Not fill gas tank while engine
is running.
Allow engine to cool at least 2 minutes
before refueling.
AWARNING
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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