Craftsman 1450 Series Engine - Manual (Page 4)

SAFETY INSTRUCTION
I
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.
• Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed
with a plastic liner. Always place containers on the ground away
from your vehicle before filling.
• When practical, remove gas-powered equipment from 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
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
ignition.
• Never fuel machine indoors.
• Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine is hot or run­
ning. Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling.
• Never over fill fuel tank. Fill tank to no more than '/2 inch below
bottom of filler neck to allow space for fuel expansion.
• Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely.
• If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the engine and equipment. Move
unit to another area. Wait 5 minutes before starting the engine.
• To reduce tire hazards, keep machine free of grass, leaves, or
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 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
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
intake, and cutting chamber are empty and free of all debris.
• Thoroughly inspect all material to be shredded and remove any
metal, rocks, bottles, cans, or other foreign objects which could
cause personal injury or damage to the machine.
• If it becomes necessary to push material through the shredder
hopper, use a small diameter stick. Do not use your hands or feet.
If the impeller strikes a foreign object or it your machine 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:
a. Inspect for damage.
b. Repair or replace any damaged parts.
c. Check for any loose parts and tighten to assure continued
safe operation.
Do not allow an accumulation of processed material to build 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
on the machine or in this manual. Personal injury or machine
damage could result.
Never attempt to unclog either the feed intake or discharge
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 the shredder hopper, chipper chute, or
chute deflector properly attached to the machine. Never empty or
change discharge bag while the engine is running.
Keep all guards, deflectors and safety devices in place and
operating properly.
Keep your face and body back and to the side of the chipper
chute while feeding material into the machine to avoid accidental
kickback injuries.
Never operate this machine without good visibility or light.
Do not operate this machine on a paved, gravel or non-level
surface.
Do not operate this machine while under the influence of alcohol
or drugs.
Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn. Do not
touch.
Never pick up or carry machine while the engine is running.
If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use 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 operation
regularly.
Check bolts and screws tor proper tightness at frequent intervals
to keep the machine in safe working condition. Also, visually
inspect machine for any damage and repair, it needed.
Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, stop the engine and
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
engine. The governor controls the maximum safe operating speed
of the engine.