Sears Craftsman 247.77586 - Manual (Page 3)

SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES
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This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not foilowed, could endanger the per-
sonai safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before
attempting to operate your chipper shredder. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in per­
sonal injury. When you see this symbol—heed its warning.
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DANGER
Your chipper-shredder was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in
this manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the oper­
ator can result in serious injury. If you violate any of these rules, you may cause serious
injury to yourself or others.
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WARNING; The Engine Exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
1. GENERAL OPERATION
• Read this owner’s guide carefully in its entirety before
attempting to assemble this machine. Read,
understand, and follow all instructions on the machine
and in the manual(s) before operation. Be completely
familiar with the controls and the proper use of the
machine before operating it. Keep this manual in a
safe place for future and regular reference and for
ordering replacement parts.
• Your chipper-shredder is a powerful tool, not a
plaything. Therefore, exercise extreme caution at all
times. Your unit has been designed to perform two
jobs; to chip and shred vegetation found in a normal
yard. Do not use it for any other purpose.
• Never allow children under age 16 to operate the unit.
Children 16 years and older should only operate the
unit under close parental supervision. Only
responsible individuals who are familiar with these
rules of safe operation should be allowed to use your
unit.
• Keep the area of operation clear of all persons,
particularly small children and pets. Stop the engine
when they are in the vicinity of the unit. Keep work
area clean and clear of branches or obstacles which
could cause you to stumble or fall.
• When feeding material into this equipment, be
extremely careful that pieces of metal, rocks, bottles,
cans or other foreign objects are not included.
Personal injury or damage to the machine could result.
• Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles, during
operation and while performing an adjustment or
repair, to protect eyes from foreign objects that may be
thrown from the machine.
• Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and close fitting
slacks and shirt. Shirt and slacks that cover the arms
and legs and steel-toed shoes are recommended. Do
not wear loose fitting clothes or jewelry and secure hair
so it is above shoulder length. They can be caught in
moving parts. Never operate a unit in bare feet,
sandals or sneakers. Wear gloves when feeding
materiai in the chipper chute or shredder hopper.
Never place your hands, feet, or any part of your body
into the shredder hopper, chipper chute, discharge
opening, or near any moving part while the engine is
running. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all
times. If it becomes necessary to push material into
the chipper chute or shredder hopper, use a small
diameter stick, NOT YOUR HANDS.
If it is necessary for any reason to unclog the feed
intake or discharge openings or to inspect or repair any
part of the machine where a moving part can come in
contact with your body or ciothing, stop the machine,
aliow it to cool, disconnect the spark plug wire from the
spark plug and move it away from the spark plug
before attempting to unclog, inspect or repair.
Do not operate unit while under the influence of alcohol
or drugs.
The machine should only be operated on a level
surface. Never operate your unit on a slippery, wet,
muddy or icy surface. Keep your work area clean and
clear of branches or obstacles which could cause you
to stumble and fall. Do not overreach. Maintaining
proper footing and balance is essential to preventing
accidents.
Do not allow an accumulation of processed material to
build up in the discharge area as this will prevent
proper discharge and can result in kick-back from the
chipper chute.
Keep your face and body back from chipper chute to
avoid accidental bounce back of any material.
Do not transport machine while engine is running.
If the cutting mechanism strikes a foreign object or if
your machine should start making an unusual noise or
vibration, immediately stop the engine and allow the
machine to come to a complete stop. Disconnect the
spark plug wire and move it away from the spark plug.
Take the following steps.
a. Inspect for damage.
b. Repair or replace any damaged parts.
c. Check for any loose parts and tighten to assure
continued safe operation.
Never attempt to attach or remove catcher bag when
engine is running. Shut the engine off and wait for the