Craftsman 247.23000 Operator's Manual page 3

This symbolpointsout importantsafetyinstructionswhich,if not
followed,couldendangerthe personalsafetyand/orpropertyof
yourselfand others. Readand followall instructionsin this manual
beforeattemptingto operatethis machine.Failureto complywith
these instructionsmay resultin personalinjury.Whenyou seethis
symbol,HEEDITS WARNING!
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
EngineExhaust,someof its constituents,and certainvehicle
componentscontainor emit chemicalsknownto Stateof California
to cause cancerand birthdefects or other reproductive harm. Bat-
tery posts,terminals,and relatedaccessoriescontainleadand lead
compounds,chemicalsknownto the Stateof Californiato cause
cancer and reproductiveharm.Washhandsafter handling.
This machinewas built to be operatedaccordingto the safe opera-
tion practicesin this manual.As with any type of powerequipment,
carelessnessor error on the part of the operatorcan resultin
seriousinjury.This machineis capableof amputatingfingers,hands,
toes and feet and throwingdebris. Failureto observethe following
safetyinstructionscouldresultin seriousinjuryor death.
Your Responsibility=Restrict the useof this powermachineto
personswho read,understand and follow thewarningsand instruc-
tions in this manualand on the machine.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
TRAINING
• Read,understand,and followall instructionson the machineand
in themanual(s)beforeattemptingto assembleand operate.
Keepthis manualin a safe placefor futureand regularreference
and for orderingreplacement p arts.
• Readthe Operator'sManualand followall warningsand safety
instructions.Failureto do so can resultin seriousinjuryto the
operatorand/or bystanders. F orquestions,call 1-800-4MY-HOME.
• Be familiarwith all controlsand their properoperation.Knowhow
to stop the machineand disengagethemquickly.
• Neverallowchildrenunder 14 yearsof age to operatethis
machine.Children14and over shouldreadand understandthe
instructionsand safe operationpracticesin this manualand on
the machineand be trainedand supervisedby an adult.
• Neverallowadultsto operatethis machinewithoutproper
instruction.
• Keepbystanders,pets,and childrenat least 75 feetfrom the
machinewhile it is in operation.Stopmachineif anyoneenters
the area.
• Neverrun an engine indoorsor in a poorlyventilatedarea.Engine
exhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,an odorlessand deadlygas.
PREPARATION
• Thoroughlyinspectthearea wherethe equipmentis to be used.
Removeall rocks,bottles,cans,or otherforeignobjectswhich
could be pickedup or thrownand cause personalinjuryor
damageto the machine.
• Alwayswear safetyglassesor safetygogglesduring operation
and while performing an adjustmentor repair,to protectyour
eyes.Thrownobjectswhich ricochetcan cause seriousinjuryto
the eyes.
• Wearsturdy,rough-soledwork shoesand close-fittingslacksand
shirts.Loosefittingclothesor jewelrycan be caughtin movable
parts.Neveroperatethis machinein bare feet or sandals.
• Beforestarting,checkall bolts and screwsfor propertightnessto
be surethe machineis in safe workingcondition.Also,visually
inspectmachinefor any damageat frequentintervals.
• Disengage clutchleversand shift (if provided)into neutral("N")
beforestartingtheengine.
• Neverleavethis machineunattended with the engine running.
• Neverattemptto make anyadjustmentswhilethe engineis
running,exceptwherespecificallyrecommended in the operator's
manual.
• Maintainor replacesafetyand instructionslabels,as necessary.
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