Craftsman 486.24515 owner manual To Avoid Serious Injury

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TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY

Read Owner's Manual and all safety labels on machine before starting and using machine. Do Not remove top cover or attempt to empty contents of cart while engine is running.

Do Not stand behind cart in exhaust discharge area while engine is running.

Keep hands, feet, face, long hair and clothing out of chipper inlet, vac inlet, and discharge area. There are ROTATING BLADES inside these openings.

Wear approved safety glasses and gloves. Avoid loose fitting clothes.

Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly small children and pets. Keep all shields and guards (e.g. upper chipper chute extension, discharge chute, nozzle assembly) in place and securely attached.

Check discharge boot frequently for wear. Replace if worn or damaged.

If unit becomes clogged or jammed, shut off engine right away. Do Not attempt to clear clog or jam with engine running.

Muffler and engine get hot and can cause burns. Do Not Touch. To avoid a fire hazard, keep leaves, grass and other combustible debris off hot muffler and engine.

Do Not attempt to remove or attach vac nozzle or optional Hose Kit with engine running. Do Not operate unit unless nozzle or optional Hose Kit is secured in place.

Do Not fill gas tank while engine is running. Allow engine to cool at least 2 minutes before refueling.

ROTATING CU'I-FING BLADES. KEEP HANDS AND FEET OUT

OF OPENINGS WHILE MACHINE

MUFFLER & ADJACENT AREAS MAY EXCEED 150 o F

&WARNING

This unit is equipped with an internal combustionengine and should not be used on or near unimproved forest-covered, or grass-covered land unless the engine'sexhaust system is equipped with a spark an'estermeeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effectiveworking order by the operator.

In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester muffler is available at you nearest engine authorized service center.

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Contents Irrftsmrn Limited Oneyear Warranty on Slopes To Avoid Serious Injury Hardware Package ChipperVac Carton Qty Description Not Shown Full Size GAELockwasher, 3/8 Ref. Qty. Description Front Panel Side Panel L.H15 2 Hose Clamp 16 1 Tongue Rear 18 1 Hitch Bracket 19 1 Adapter BracketRemoval of Parts from Carton Assembling the Chipper VACHEX NUT Sems HEX BoltLeave Holes Open for Latch Stand BracketHEX Bolts Wheel SupportFlat Spacer Tube WheelTWASHER HUB CAP CoI-rER PIN Lock Washer CrossX 3/4 Brace HEX BoltClamp FrontHE Bolt Door Bracket Cross BRACE. DoorWasher WeldedanglesWeld Bolts NylonHose Rubber TIE StrapHitch PINAssembly of the Deck Adapter #62468 to the Mower Deck Key Qty. DescriptionNot Shown Full Size From FrontUse existing holes or drill 5/16 diameter hole or holes Adapter Bracket4- H£X Deck Adapter Mower DeckFor 1990 and Newer Murray Tractors with a 38 or 40 Deck Iylon WasherMounting Strap Lock NUTKnow Your Chipper VAC HOW to Stop Your Chipper VAC HOW to Start Your Chipper VACHOW to USE Your Chipper VAC Before StartingUsing the Chipper Chute Check Soft Vinyl Boot Engine MaintenanceCleaning Before Each USE Check for Loose FastenersSharpening or Replacing Chipper Blades HEX Lock NutsSlows considerably Or compositionof ChangesPart QTY Description 4121 Hitch Bracket Deflector, Exhaust not shownAv= liable only With item no Liable only With item no43064 43262Nut, Hex Jam 5/16-18 Thd Blade-Chipper Washer, Lock 5/16 SpringClip, Retaining Pin Page Page Page SIGInAND Holdthis Level with a Verticaltree