Craftsman 987.799601 manual Operation

OPERATION:

•Before starting this equipment, make certain that the chipper chute, vacuum inlet, discharge opening, and blower deflector are empty. Disconnect spark plug wire before making these check&

*Never carry passengers on this equipment. They could fall off and be seriously injured, or they could 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 all 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 iiquids such as gasoline, kerosene, diesel fue!, 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:

ao inspect for damage.

b, Replace or repair any damaged parts.. c. Check for and tighten any loose parts.

°If equipment jams or becomes clogged, 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 clear 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 atl guards, covers, and shields in place and in good working condition

•Always stand clear of discharge area when operating equipment with blower deflector instaliedo Material 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 900 angle) to chute inlet.

Do not overreach when feeding material into the chip- per chute, Keep proper balance and footing 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 al( 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 could 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.

oDo 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 material

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 fighL

•Do not tamper with the engine governor settings The governor controls the maximum safe operating speed and protects the engine and atl moving parts from dam- age caused by excessive speed. Request help at the nearest Sears service location if a problem exists.

m This equipment is provided with a safety interlock sys- tem which prevents the engine from starting unless the collection bag or blower 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.