Craftsman 987.799601 - Manual (Page 2)

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SAFETY RULES
CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE AND PLACE WIRE WHERE IT CAN­
NOT CONTACT SPARK PLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING WHEN SETTING UP,
TRANSPORTING, ADJUSTING, OR MAKING REPAIRS.
IMPORTANT
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YOUR UNIT IS EQUIPPED WITH A SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM TO MINIMIZE INJURY. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO
DEFEAT THIS SYSTEM UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES.
TRAINING:
» Read this Owner’s Manual carefully before operating
this equipment Be thoroughly familiar with the controls
and the proper use of this equipment
* Never allow children or urttrained adults to operate this
equipment
* Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particu­
larly small children, and pets. Keep bystanders at least
25 feet away from the area of operation.
* Familiarize yourself with all of the safety and operating
decals on this equipment and on any of its attachments
or accessories.
* 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
* Do not allow hands or any other part of the body or
clothing inside the vacuum inlet, chipper chute, dis­
charge opening, blower deflector, or near any moving
part. Cutting Wades begin to rotate when engine starts
and slow down gradually after engine is shut off.
* Before inspecting or servicing any part of the equip­
ment, 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.
* Do not operate this equipment if you are under the influ­
ence of alcohol, medication, or when tired or ill
PREPARATION:
• 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.
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.
Do not operate this equipment unless the collection bag
or blower deflector is installed.
Do not process material through chipper chute when
equipment is on uneven ground,
Before starting engine, check that all screws, nuts,
bolts, and other fasteners are properly secured.
Replace any damaged or unreadable warning and oper­
ating decals.
Wear work gloves, sturdy footwear, and hearing protec­
tion when operating this equipment.
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.
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 fiil fuel tank indoors,
e. Replace the caps on the fuel tank and fuel container
and dean up spilled fuel before starting engine. Gas
cap shall never be removed or fuel added while
engine is running.
Leave 1/2 Inch air space at top of fuel tank to allow for
expansion of fuel.
Do not store the machine or fuel container where there
is an open flame or spark, or where Ignition sources
such as hot water and space heaters, furnaces, clothes
dryers, stoves, or eiectric motors are present.
LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.
IT MEANS-ATTENTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.