Craftsman 486.245041 Operator's Manual page 4

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TO AVOID SERmOUS mNJURY
• Read Owner's Manual and all safety labets on machine before starting and using machine.
• Do Not remove top cover or attempt to empty contents of cart whi{e engine is running.
, Do Not stand behind cart in exhaust discharge area whi_e engine is running.
• Keep hands, feet, face, _ong hair and cmothing out of chipper in_et, vac in_et, 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 cJear of all persons, particu_aHy smal_ children and pets.
• Keep amlshields and guards (e.g. upper chipper chute extension, discharge chute, nozzle
assembly) in pmace and securely attached.
Check discharge boot frequently for wear. RepJace if worn or damaged.
if unit becomes clogged or jammed, shut off engine right away. Do Not attempt to cmear
clog or jam with engine running.
• Muffler and engine get hot and can cause burns. Do NotTouch. To avoid a fire hazard,
keep _eaves, grass and other combustible debris off hot muffler and engine.
Do Not attempt to remove or attach vac nozzme or optionam Hose Kit with engine running.
• Do Not operate unit unless nozzle or optionam Hose Kit is secured in prance.
Do Not fill gas tank whime engine is running. AHow engine to coom at meast 2 minutes
before refueling.
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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 !oca! 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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