Craftsman 486.248473 manual Exercisecautionatalltimeswhenusingpowerequipment

Anypowerequipmentcancauseinjuryifoperatedimproperlyoriftheuserdoesnotunderstandhowtooperatetheequipment.

Exercisecautionatalltimeswhenusingpowerequipment.

•	Readthisoperator'smanualbeforeattemptingto	•	Neverramthescoopintomaterialat highspeed.
	assembleoroperatethescoopattachment.	•	Vehicle braking and stability may be affected with
•	Readthevehicleowner'smanualandknowhow		the attachment of this scoop. Do not fill the scoop
	tooperateyourvehiclebeforeusingthescoop		to maximum		weight capacity without checking the
	attachment.		capability	of the vehicle		to safely drive	and stop with
•	Nevercarrypassengersin thescoopbucketIthas.		the scoop	attached.
	notbeendesignedtocarrypassengers.	•	Before operating vehicle			on any grade	(hill) refer
•	Neverallowchildrentooperatethevehicleorthe		to the safety		rules in the vehicle owner's manual
	scoopattachment.		concerning		safe operation on slopes.		Refer also to the

•Donotallowadultstooperatethevehicleorscoop slope guide on page 23 of this manual. Stay off steep

attachmentwithoutproperinstructions.		slopes!
• Alwaysbeginwiththetransmissioninfirst(low)and	•	Follow	maintenance and lubrication instructions as
		outlined	in this manual.
graduallyincreasespeedasconditionspermit.

•Drivethetractorat reducedspeedoverroughterrain andhillsidesornearcreeksandditchestoprevent tippingoverandlossofcontrolDonotdrivetooclose. toacreekorditch.

,_ Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means-- Attention!! Become alert!! Your safety is involved.

These and other accessories are recommended for use with your unit. Call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® to find out if they are available. If available, they may be purchased at most Craftsman outlets or by calling 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.

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