Craftsman 987.799601 - Manual (Page 3)

OPERATION:
• Before starting this equipment, make certain that the
chipper chute, vacuum inlet, discharge opening, and
blower deflector are empty, Disconnect spark plug vi/ire
before making these checks.
• Never carry passengers on this equipment, They could
fail off and be seriously injured, or they couid interfere
with safe operation.
• 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,
• Before vacuuming. Inspect the area where the equip­
ment is to be used and remove al! metal, bottles, cans,
or other foreign objects.
• Do not vacuum any burning or smoldering materials
such as cigars, cigarettes, ashes, or cinders
• When vacuuming or chipping, be extremely careful that
pieces of metal, rocks, bottles, cans, or other foreign
objects are not included.
• Do not use vacuum or blower on areas that have been
recently treated with fertilizers, pesticides, or herbicides.
Follow chemical manufacturer's safety instructions
regarding contact with treated areas ,
• Do not vacuum flammable liquids such as gasoline,
kerosene, diesel fuel, paint thinner, etc.
• If equipment strikes any foreign object or starts making
an unusual noise or vibration, immediately shut off
engine and allow all moving parts to come to a com­
plete stop. Disconnect the spark plug wire and secure it
away from the spark plug Then take the following
steps:
a. inspect for damage.
b. Replace or repair any damaged parts.,
c. Check for and tighten any loose parts •
• If equipment jams or becomes dogged, immediately
shut off the engine and allow all moving parts to come
to a complete stop. Disconnect the spark plug wire
and secure it away from the spark plug. Use only a
wooden stick to dear away debris.
• Before adding or changing any attachments or before
switching between vacuum and blower operation stop
the engine and allow all moving parts to come to a com­
plete stop, Disconnect the spark plug wire and secure it
' away from the spark plug, ■" ■ ................
• Keep ai! guards, covers, and shields in place and in
good working condition
• Always stand dear of discharge area when operating
equipment with blower deflector installed. Materia! exits
at a high speed from the blower deflector.
• Do not operate the chipper with the blower deflector
installed.
• Do not operate the chipper if the chipper chute flap is
damaged or missing
• Keep your face and body safely away from the chipper
chute When chipping, stand on either side of chute
and keep arms perpendicular (at a 90° angle) to chute
inlet.
• Do not overreach when feeding materia! into the chip­
per chute. Keep proper balance and looting at all
times.
• Check collection bag frequently for deterioration or wear
and replace worn bags. Use only original equipment
replacement bags. Bags manufactured by others could
present a safety hazard
• Before removing and installing collection bag, stop the
engine and allow ail moving parts to come to a com­
plete stop Disconnect the spark plug wire and secure it
away from the spark plug
• Empty the collection bag after each use, Decomposing
debris couid generate enough heat to catch fire
• Exercise extreme caution on slopes and avoid exces­
sively steep slopes.
• Never operate this equipment on a slippery surface
• Look behind and use care when operating in reverse.
» Do not allow any part of the engine, especially around
the cooling fins and muffler to become clogged with
leaves, oil, grease, or any other combustible materiat.
• Watch for traffic when operating near, or when crossing
roadways,
• Never leave the equipment unattended when the
engine is running. Stop the engine, disconnect spark
plug wire, and secure it away from the spark plug
before leaving the equipment
• Use only attachments and accessories that are
approved for use with this equipment.
• Operate equipment only in daylight or in good artificial
light.
• Do not tamper with the engine governor settings The
governor controls the maximum safe operating speed
and protects the engine and ail moving parts from dam­
age caused by excessive speed. Request help at the
nearest Sears service location If a problem exists.
• equipment is provided with a safety interlock sys­
tem which prevents the engine from starting unless the
coliection bag or biower deflector is installed. The sys­
tem is also designed to shut off the engine if the opera­
tor attempts to remove the collection bag or blower
deflector while the engine is running. Never attempt to
disconnect or otherwise defeat the purpose of this sys­
tem If the interlock fails to operate properly, shut off
the engine and do not operate this equipment until the
system is repaired and is functioning properly,