Craftsman 486.24847 Owner's Manual page 3

Anypower e quipment cancause injury ifoperated improperly oriftheuser d oesnotunderstand how tooperate theequipment.
Exercise caution atalltimes, w henusing power equipment.
• Read this owner'smanual before attemptingto
assemble or operate the scoopattachment.
• Readthe vehicleowner'smanualandknowhowto
operate your vehicle before using the scoop
attachment.
• Nevercarrypassengers i n the scoopbucket.It has
notbeendesigned to carrypassengers.
• Neverallowchildrento operatethe vehicleor the
scoopattachment.
• Donot allowadultsto operatethe vehicleor scoop
attachment withoutproperinstructions.
• Alwaysbeginwiththe transmission infirst (low)and
gradually increase speedas conditions permit.
• Drivethetractorat reduced speedoverrough terrain
andhillsidesor nearcreeksandditchesto prevent
tipping overandlossofcontrol. D onotdrivetooclose
toa creekor ditch.
• Neverramthe scoopintomaterial a t highspeed.
• Vehiclebraking andstability maybeaffected withthe
attachment o f this scoop.Do not fill the scoopto
maximumweight capacitywithout checkingthe
capability ofthevehicleto safelydriveandstopwith
thescoopattached.
• Beforeoperating vehicleonanygrade(hill)referto
the safety rules in the vehicle owner's manual
concerning safeoperation on slopes.Referalsoto
the slopeguideon page19of thismanual. S tayoff
steep slopes!
• Follow maintenance and lubrication instructions as
outlined in this manual.
Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means--Attention!!
Become alert!! Your safety is involved.
These accessories were available when the unit was purchased. They are also available at most Sears retail outlets and
service centers. Most Sears stores can order repair parts for you when you provide the model numbers of your tractor and
scoop.
WHEEL WEIGHT