shutoff.Neverplaceanypartofthebodyinthe
impeller area until you are sure the impeller has stopped rotating.
•Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a bum.
Do not touch.
•Do not allow leaves or other debris to
engine'smuffler. The debds could ignite and cause a fire.
•Do not attempt to shred or chip material larger than
°specified in this manual. Personal injury or damage to the machine could result.
•Do not operate engine if air cleaner or cover over carburetor
•Only use acoessodes approved for this machine by the manufacturer. Read, understand, and follow all instructions provided with the approved accessory.
•If situations occur which are not covered by this
manual, use care and good judgment. Contact your dealer for assistance.
•Keep discharge chute deflector, chipper chute flap, and all other guards and safety devices in place and operating properly.
•Only operate unit in good daylight. Do not operate unit at night or in dark areas where your vision may be impaired.
CHILDREN
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of small children. Children are often attracted to the
activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them.
•Keep children out of the work area and under the watchful eye of a responsible adult other than the operator.
•Be alert and tum the unit off if a child enters the aree.
•Never allow children under the age of 16 to operate the
SERVICE
Use extreme cam in handling gasoline and other fuels. They are extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive.
a.Store fuel and oil in approved containers, away from heat and open flame, and out of the reach of children. Check and add fuel before starting the engine. Never remove gas cap or add fuel while
the engine is running. Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling.
b.Replace gasoline cap securely and wipe off anl spilled gasoline before starting the engine as it may cause a fire or explosion.
c.Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other soumes of ignition.
d.Never refuel unit indoors because flammable vapors will accumulate in the area.
e.Never store the machine or fu_l cS"ntalnerinside where there is an open flame or spark such as a_
gas hot water heater, space heater, clothes dryer or furnace.
•Never run your machine in an enclosed area as the exhaust from the engine contains carbon monoxide, which is an odorless, tasteless and deadly poisonous gas.
•To reduce fire hazard, keep engine and muffler free of leaves, grass, and other debds
•Before cleaning, repaidng, or inspecting, make certain the impeller and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire and keep wire away from spark plug to prevent accidental starting. Do not use flammable solutions to clean air filter.
•Check the blade and engine mounting screws at frequent intervals for proper tightness. Also visually inspect blades for wear and/or damage (e.g., bent, cracked). Replace with blades which meet original equipment specifications.
•Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition.
Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regulady.
After striking a foreign object, immediately stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug, and thoroughly inspect the unit for any damage. Repair damage before starting and operating unit.
•Do not alter or tamper with the engine'sgovernor setting. The governor controls the maximum safe operating speed of the engine..
YOUR RESPONSIBILITY
Rastdct the use of this power machine to persons who road, understand and follow the warnings and instructions In this manual and on the machine.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest- covered, brush.covered or
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 for the muffler is evallable through your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center (See the REPAIR PARTS section of this manual.)