Craftsman 247.77013.0 - Manual (Page 4)

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Safe Handling of Gasoline:
To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care in
handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors
are explosive. Serious personal injury can occur when gasoline is
spilled on yourself or your clothes which can ignite. Wash your skin
and change clothes immediately.
Use only an approved gasoline container. 1.
Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed 2.
with a plastic liner. Always place containers on the ground
away from your vehicle before filling.
When practical, remove gas-powered equipment from
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the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not
possible, then refuel such equipment on a trailer with a
portable container, rather than from a gasoline dispenser
nozzle.
Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or
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container opening at all times until fueling is complete. Do not
use a nozzle lock-open device.
Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of
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ignition.
Never fuel machine indoors.
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Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine is hot or 7.
running. Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before
refueling.
Never over fill fuel tank. Fill tank to no more than ½ inch below
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bottom of filler neck to allow space for fuel expansion.
Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely.
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If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the engine and equipment. 10.
Move unit to another area. Wait 5 minutes before starting the
engine.
To reduce fire hazards, keep machine free of grass, leaves, or
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other debris build-up. Clean up oil or fuel spillage and remove
any fuel soaked debris.
Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there is
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an open flame, spark or pilot light as on a water heater, space
heater, furnace, clothes dryer or other gas appliances.
Operation
Do not put hands and feet near rotating parts or in the feeding 1.
chambers and discharge opening. Contact with the rotating
impeller can amputate fingers, hands, and feet.
Before starting the machine, make sure the chipper chute, feed
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intake, and cutting chamber are empty and free of all debris.
Thoroughly inspect all material to be shredded and remove
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any metal, rocks, bottles, cans, or other foreign objects which
could cause personal injury or damage to the machine.
If the impeller strikes a foreign object or if your machine
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should start making an unusual noise or vibration, immediately
shut the engine off. Allow the impeller to come to a complete
stop. Disconnect the spark plug wire, ground it against the
engine and perform the following steps:
Inspect for damage. a.
Repair or replace any damaged parts. b.
Check for any loose parts and tighten to assure c.
continued safe operation.
Do not allow an accumulation of processed material to build 5.
up in the discharge area. This can prevent proper discharge
and result in kickback of material through the feed opening.
Do not attempt to shred or chip material larger than specified
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on the machine or in this manual. Personal injury or machine
damage could result.
Never attempt to unclog either the feed intake or discharge
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opening while the engine is running. Shut the engine off, wait
until all moving parts have stopped, disconnect the spark plug
wire and ground it against the engine before clearing debris.
Never operate without vacuum bag and discharge chute
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properly attached to the machine. Never empty or change
vacuum bag while the engine is running. Zippered end of
vacuum bag must be kept closed at all times during operation.
Never operate without either the inlet nozzle or optional hose
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attachment (if applicable) properly attached to the machine.
Never attempt to attach or change either attachment while the
engine is running.
Keep all guards, deflectors and safety devices in place and
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operating properly.
Keep your face and body back and to the side of the chipper
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chute while feeding material into the machine to avoid
accidental kickback injuries.
Never operate this machine without good visibility or light.
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Always be sure of your footing and keep a firm hold on the
handles.
Do not operate this machine on a paved, gravel or non-level
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surface.
Do not operate this machine while under the influence of
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alcohol or drugs.
Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn. Do not
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touch.
Never pick up or carry machine while the engine is running.
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If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use 17.
care and good judgement. Contact Customer Support for
assistance and the name of the nearest service dealer.
Maintenance & Storage
Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper 1.
operation regularly.
Check bolts and screws for proper tightness at frequent
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intervals to keep the machine in safe working condition. Also,
visually inspect machine for any damage and repair, if needed.
Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, stop the engine and
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make certain the impeller and all moving parts have stopped.
Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the
engine to prevent unintended starting.
Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the
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engine. The governor controls the maximum safe operating
speed of the engine.
Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary.
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