Craftsman 79480 Spark Arrestor Note, California Proposition 65 Warning, Read ALL Instructions

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Rules for Safe Operation				2
Warranty	Information			4
Know Your Unit			.......................................	5
Assembly	Instructions			6
Oil and Fuel		..........................................		8
Starting/Stopping			Instructions	9
Operating	Instructions			10
Maintenance		and	Repair Instructions	11
Cleaning	and	Storage		13
Troubleshooting			......................................	14
Specifications		........................................		15

SPARK ARRESTOR NOTE

NOTE: For users on U.S. Forest Land and in the states of

California, Maine, Oregon and Washington. All U.S. Forest Land and the state of California (Public Resources Codes 4442 and 4443), Oregon and Washington require, by law that certain internal combustion engines operated on forest brush and/or grass-covered areas be equipped with a spark arrestor, maintained in effective

working order, or the engine be constructed, equipped and maintained for the prevention of fire. Check with your state or local authorities for regulations pertaining to these requirements. Failure to follow these requirements could subject you to liability or a fine. This unit is factory equipped with a spark arrestor. If it requires replacement, ask your LOCAL SERVICE DEALER to install the Accessory Part #753-05297 Spark Arrestor Kit.

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING

The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and their explanations, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.

SYMBOL MEANING

SAFETY ALERT: Indicates danger, warning or

caution. Attention is required in order to avoid serious personal injury. May be used in conjunction with other

symbols or pictographs.

in serious injury to yourself or to others. Always follow theDANGER:safety precautionsFailure to toobeyreducea safetythe riskwarningof fire,willelectricresult

shock and personal injury.

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NOTE: Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment.

THE ENGINE EXHAUST FROM THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO

CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER

REPRODUCTIVE HARM.

Read the Operator's Manual and follow all warnings and safety instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious injury to the operator and/or bystanders.

FOR QUESTIONS, CALL 1-800-659-5917

• IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS •

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE OPERATING

Never remove the cap of the fuel tank, or add fuel, when the engine

WARNING:

When using the unit, you must follow the

is hot. Never operate the unit without the fuel cap securely in place.

Loosen the fuel tank cap slowly to relieve any pressure in the tank.

safety rules. Please read these instructions before operating

• Add fuel in a clean, well-ventilated area outdoors where there are

the unit in order to ensure the safety of the operator and any

no sparks or flames. Slowly remove the fuel cap only after

bystanders. Please keep these instructions for later use.

stopping engine. Do not smoke while fueling. Wipe up any spilled

•

Read

the

instructions

carefully.

Be familiar

with

the controls

and

fuel from the unit immediately.

proper

use of the

unit.

•

Avoid

creating

a source

of

ignition

for spilled fuel. Do not

start

•

Read

this

operating

instruction

manual

carefully.

Be thoroughly

the engine until fuel vapors

dissipate.

familiar

with the controls

and the

proper

use of

the equipment.

•

Move the unit

at least 30 feet (9.1 m) from the fueling

source

and site

Know

how to stop

the unit

and

disengage

the controls

quickly.

before starting

the engine. Do not smoke. Keep sparks and open

•

Do not

operate

this

unit

when

tired, ill, or under

the

influence

of

flames away from the area while adding

fuel or operating the unit.

alcohol, drugs,

or medication.

WHILE

OPERATING

•

Never

allow children

to

operate

the equipment.

Never

allow

•

Never

start or run the unit

inside a closed

room or

building.

adults unfamiliar with the instructions to use the unit. Never allow

Breathing

exhaust

fumes

can kill. Operate

this unit

only in a well-

adults

to

operate

the

equipment

without

proper

instruction.

ventilated

outdoor

area.

•

All guards

and

safety

attachments

must

be installed

properly

• Wear safety

glasses or goggles

that

are marked as meeting ANSI

before

operating

the

unit.

Z87.1-1989 standards and

are

marked as such. Wear ear/hearing

SPECIAL

SAFETY WARNINGS

FOR GAS ENGINES

protection

when operating

this

unit.

• Never run the unit without the the proper equipment attached.

vapors can explode if ignited. Take the following

• To reduce the risk of hearing loss associated with sound level(s),

I •

always wear

ear/hearing

protection

when

operating

this unit.

WARNING:

Gasoline

is highly

flammable,

and its

precautions:

Wear

heavy

long

pants,

boots,

gloves,

and a long

sleeve

shirt. Do

•

Store

fuel

only

in containers

specifically

designed and

approved

not wear

loose clothing,

jewelery, short pants, sandals or go

barefoot.

Secure

hair above shoulder

level.

for the storage of such materials.

• To avoid static electricity shock, do not wear rubber gloves or

•

Always stop the engine and allow it to cool

before filling the fuel tank.

any other insulated gloves while operating this unit.

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