Craftsman 987.799601 manual Maintenance and Storage, Safety Decals

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE:

•When equipment is stopped for servicing, inspection, storage, or to change an attachment or accessory, make sure the spark ptug wire is disconnected from the spark plug Allow the engine to cool before making any inspections, adjustments, etc

•Maintain equipment and atl attachments and acces- sories in safe working condition°

•Never perform any maintenance while engine is running or when spark plug wire is connected to spark plug, except where specifically instructed to do so_

•Never store this equipment with fuel in the fuel tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark, or where ignition sources are present such as hot water and space heaters, furnaces, clothes dryers, stoves, electric motors, etco

•Allow engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.

•Store gasoline in a cool, well-ventilated area, safely away from any spark- or flame-producing equipment. Store gasoline in an approved container, safely out of the reach of children.

. Use only original equipment replacement parts° Parts manufactured by others could present a safety hazard even though they may fit on this equipmenL

•Store this equipment where children will not have access. Always disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug to prevent accidental starting_

•Check collection bag frequently for deterioration or wear and replace worn bags. Use only original equipment replacement bags. Bags manufactured by ethers could present a safety hazard.

•Refer to "Off Season Storage" in this Manual for impor- tant storage instructions if equipment is to be stored for an extended period.

SAFETY DECALS:

•Make certain that all safety decals on this equipment are kept clean and in good condition. The decals are shown on Page 35 of this Manual