Craftsman 247.797855 manual Safety Rules, Preparation

SAFETY RULES

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE POTENTIAL FOR ANY INJURY, COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN

PERSONAL INJURY.

TRAINING

e Read this owner's manual carefully in its entirety before attempting to assemble or operate this machine+ Be com+

pletety familiar with the controls and the proper use of this machine before operating it+ Keep this manual in a safe place for future and regular reference and for ordering replacement parts.,

®Children must never be allowed to operate this equipmenL e No one should operate this unit while intoxicated or while taking medication that impairs the senses or reactions+

o This equipment should never be operated in the vicinity of children, pets or other persons.

e 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+

o Never place your hands or any part of your body or cloth- ing inside the feeding chamber, discharge chute, or near any moving part white the machine or engine is running.

®If it is necessary for any reason to inspect or repair the feeding chamber or any part Of the machine where a m0V- ing part can come in contact with your body or clothing, stop the machine, allow it to cool, disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and move it away from the spark plug before attempting such inspection or repair+

PREPARATION

e Wear safety glasses provided with your unit while operat- ing the chipper-shredder to prevent injury from any mate- rial which may be ejected out of the openings.

e Wear proper apparel.. Avoid wearing loose fitting clothing Wear gloves when handling material.

e HANDLE GASOLINE WITH CARE as it is an extremely flammable fuel,

e Check the fuel before starling the engine.. Do not fill the fuel tank indoors, while the engine is running, or while the

engine is still hot. Turn the unit off and let the engine cool before refueling

e Fuel your chipper-shredder in a clean area, Do not

smoke while refueling

e Fuel tank cap must be secure at all times except during

refueling.

e Avoid spilling gasoline or oil Wipe the unit clean of any spilled fuel or oil

eStore fuel and oil in approved containers, away from heat or open flame, and out of reach of children,

eThis machine shoutd be operated only upon a level surface., e Assure that all screws, nuts and bolts and other fasteners

are properly secured.

OPERATION

e When feeding shreddable material into this equipment, be extremely careful that pieces of metal, rocks, bottles, cans or other foreign objects are not included Personal injury or damage to the machine could resulL

e If the cutting mechanism strikes any foreign object or if your machine should start making an unusual noise or vibration, immediately stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and move it away from the spark plug, Allow the machine to stop and take the following steps:

Inspect for damage

Replace or repair any damaged pads.

Check for any loose parts and tighten to assure contin- ued safe operation

®The engine must be kept clean of debris and other accu- mulations.

e Do not allow an accumulation of processed material to bu{ld up in the discharge area as this will prevent proper discharge and can result in kick-back from feed opening+

®Never place your hands or any other part of your body or clothing inside the feeding chamber, discharge chute or near any moving part while the engine is running.

eKeep all guards and deflectors in place and in good work-

ing condition to assure Continued Safe operation

e Always stand clear of the discharge area when operating this machine..

eKeep your face and body back from the feed opening to

avoid accidental bounce back of any material

eDo not over-reach. Keep proper balance and footing at all times..

e The engine governor settings on your machine must not be altered, changed, or tampered with. The governor controls the maximum safe operating speeds and pro-

tects the engine and all moving parts from damage caused by overspeed,

eDo not transport machine while engine is running..

eDo not operate engine if air cleaner or cover directly over carburetor air intake is removed, except for adjustment Removal of such parts could create a fire hazard.

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

e When this equipment is stopped for servicing, inspection, storage or to change an accessory, make sure the spark plug wire is disconnected from the spark plug and moved away from the spark plug. The machine should be allowed to cool down before making such inspection, adjustments, service, etc Maintain your machine with care and keep it clean for the best and continued safe operation.

e Do not use flammable solutions to clean the air filter

e When not in use, your machine should be stored out of the reach of children Keep where gasoline fumes will not reach an open flame or spark. For tong periods of stor- age, refer to the "Storage" section of this manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. IT I MEANS--ATTENTION!!!BECOME ALERT!!!

YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.