Safety Instructions; Training; Preparation - Craftsman 247.770131 Operator's Manual

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.
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 use of 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 themanualbeforeattemptingto assembleand operate.Keep
this manualin a safe placefor future and regularreferenceand for
orderingreplacementparts.
• Readthe Operator'sManualand followall warningsand safety
instructions.Failureto do so can resultin seriousinjuryto the
operatorand/orbystanders.Forquestionscall, 1-800-4MY-
HOME.
• Be familiarwith all controlsand their properoperation.Knowhow
to stop the machineand disengagethemquickly.
• Neverallowchildrenunder 16 yearsof age to operatethis
machine.Children16 and overshouldreadand 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.
• Do not puthandsand feet near rotatingpartsor in the feeding
chambersand dischargeopening.Contactwith the rotating
impellercan amputatefingers,hands,and feet.
• Neverattemptto unclogeitherthe feed intakeor discharge
opening,removeor emptybag,or inspectand repairthe machine
whilethe engineis running.Shutthe engineoff and wait untilall
movingparts havecome to a completestop.Disconnectthe spark
plug wireand groundit againstthe engine.
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.Wear
leatherworkgloveswhenfeedingmaterialin the chipperchute.
• Beforestarting,checkall bolts and screwsfor propertightnessto
be surethe machineis in safe workingcondition.Also,visually
inspectmachinefor any damageat frequentintervals.
• Maintainor replacesafetyand instructionslabels,as necessary.
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