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Safety
Please read and follow all of the safety instructions in this Safety Section. Failure to comply can result in serious
personal injury or property damage. If you have questions, or are not completely sure about any of the information
found here or elsewhere in this Manual, please call your local Sears Service Center for assistance before you operate
your equipment.
DANGER
Cutting blades begin to rotate when the engine starts
and slow down gradually after the engine is shut off.
Do not allow hands or any other part of the body or
clothing inside the vacuum inlet, chipper chute,
discharge opening, blower deflector, or near any
moving part.
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LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO
POINT OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS. IT MEANS -
ATTENTION!!! BECOME
ALERT!!! YOUR SAFETY IS
INVOLVED!!!
TRAINING
1. Read this Owner's Manual and
the separate Engine Owner's Manual
carefully before operating this
equipment. Be thoroughly familiar
with the controls and the proper use
of this equipment.
2. Never allow children or untrained
adults to operate this equipment.
3. Keep the area of operation clear
of all persons, particularly small
children, and pets. Keep bystanders
at least 25 feet away from the area
of operation.
4. Familiarize yourself with all of the
safety and operating decals on this
equipment and on any of its
attachments or accessories.
PREPARATION
1. Always wear approved safety
goggles (provided) when operating
this equipment. The operation of any
powered machine can result in
foreign objects being thrown by high-
speed rotating parts.
2. Do not wear loose-fitting clothing
or jewelry that can get drawn into the
vacuum inlet or chipper chute, or that
can get caught by moving parts.
3. Do not operate this equipment
unless the collection bag or blower
deflector is installed.
4. Do not process material through
chipper chute when equipment is on
uneven ground.
5. Do not run engine in an enclosed
area. Engine exhaust contains
carbon monoxide gas, a deadly
poison that is odorless, colorless, and
tasteless. Do not operate this
equipment near buildings, windows,
or air conditioners.
6. Do not allow hands or any other
part of the body or clothing inside the
vacuum inlet, chipper chute,
discharge opening, blower deflector,
or near any moving part. Cutting
blades begin to rotate when engine
starts and slow down gradually after
engine is shut off.
5. Before starting engine, check that
all screws, nuts, bolts, and other
fasteners are properly secured.
Replace any damaged or unreadable
warning and operating decals.
6. Wear work gloves, sturdy
footwear, and hearing protection
when operating this equipment.
7. Use extra care when handling
gasoline and other fuels. Gasoline
and its vapors are highly flammable
and explosive. To help prevent a fire
or explosion:
a. Use an approved fuel container.
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7. Before inspecting or servicing any
part of the equipment, stop the
engine and make sure that all
moving parts have come to a
complete stop. Disconnect the spark
plug wire and secure it away from the
spark plug. Be aware that rotating
blades slow down gradually after
engine is shut off.
8. Do not operate this equipment if
you are under the influence of alco-
hol, medication, or when tired or ill.
b. Never add fuel to a running or a
hot engine.
c. Keep matches, smoking
materials, open flames, and sparks
away from the fuel tank and fuel
container.
d. Fill the fuel tank outdoors and
with extreme care. Never fill fuel
tank indoors.
e. Replace the caps on the fuel
tank and fuel container and clean
up spilled fuel before starting
engine. Gas cap shall never be
removed or fuel added while
engine is running.
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