Craftsman INCREDI.PULL 316.794000 Operator's Manual page 3

• If you strike or come into contact with a foreign object, stop the engine immediately
and check for damage. Do not operate before repairing damage. Do not operate the
unit with loose or damaged parts.
• Use only replacement parts or accessories recommended for this tool that are
distributed by Sears or a Craftsman outlet. Use of any replacement parts purchased
elsewhere may be hazardous, and will also void your warranty.
• Never use this unit for spreading chemicals, fertilizers or other substances which
may contain toxic materials.
• To reduce fire hazard, replace faulty muffler and spark arrestor. Keep the engine and
muffler free from grass, leaves, excessive grease or carbon build up.
• Turn the engine off and disconnect the spark plug for maintenance or repair.
• Never point the blower or blowing debris in the direction of people, animals, or in
the direction of windows. Always direct the blowing debris away from people,
animals, and windows. Use extra caution when blowing debris near solid objects
such as trees, automobiles, walls, etc.
OTHER SAFETY WARNINGS
• Always disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance or accessing
movable parts. See Replacing the Spark Plug.
• Never store the unit, with fuel in the tank, inside a building where fumes may reach
an open flame (pilot lights, etc.) or sparks (switches, electrical motors, etc.).
• Allow the engine to cool before storing or transporting. Be sure to secure the unit
while transporting.
• Store the unit in a dry place, secured, or at a height to prevent unauthorized use or
damage. Keep out of the reach of children.
• Never douse or squirt the unit with water or any other liquid. Keep handles dry, clean,
and free from debris. Clean after each use, see Cleaning and Storage instructions.
• Keep these instructions. Refer to them often and use them to instruct other users. If
you loan this unit to others, also loan these instructions to them.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
,, SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS "
This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product. Read the operator's manual for complete safety, assembly,
operating, maintenance," and repair information.
SYMBOL MEANING
Indicates danger, warning or caution. May be used in conjunction
with other symbols or pictographe.
O • READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL
WARNING:
Read the operator's manual(s) and follow all warnings
and safety instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious in ury to
the operator and/or bystanders.
__j • WEAR EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION
L WARNING:
Thrown objects and loud noise can cause severe eye
injury and hearing loss. Wear eye protection meeting ANSI Z87.1-1989
m standards and ear protection when operating this unit. Use a full face
IF " shield when needed.
_1_ _L_ • UNLEADED FUEL
Always use clean, fresh unleaded fuel
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• OIL
Refer to operator's manual for the proper type of oil.
,_ • DO NOT USE E85 FUEL IN TH S UNIT
WARN ING:
It has been proven that fuel containing greater than
15% ethanol will likely damage this engine and void the warranty.
I • ON/OFF STOP CONTROL
I ON / START/RUN
SYMBOL
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MEANING
• PRIMERBULB
Push primer bulb; fully and Slowly, i 0 times. ...........................
• CHOKE CONTROL
1. ' FULL choke position
2, * PARTIAL choke position
3. • RUN choke position
• THROWN OBJECTS CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY
WARNING:
Small Objects can be propelled at high Speed,
Causing injury,
• KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY
WARN ING:
Keep all bystanders, especially children and pets, at
least 50 feet (!5 m) from the Operating area.
_ • HOTSURFACE
._._ WARNING:
Do not touch a hot engine. These parts get extremely
hot from operation and may cause severe burns. When the unit is
"_,,. f turned °ff the engine will remain h°t f°r a sh°rt time"
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• BLOWERS - ROTATING IMPELLER BLADES CAN CAUSE
SEVERE INJURY
WARNING:
Stop the engine and allow the impeller to Stop before
opening the vacuum door, installing Or changing tubes or bag, or
before cleaning or performing any maintenance.