Craftsman 247.77638 Chipper User Manual


 
Thissymbolpointsoutimportantsafetyinstructionswhich,if not
followed,couldendangerthe personalsafetyand/orpropertyof
yourselfandothers. Readandfollowall instructionsin thismanual
beforeattemptingto operatethismachine.Failureto complywith
theseinstructionsmayresultin personalinjury.Whenyouseethis
symbol,HEEDITSWARNING!
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
EngineExhaust,someof itsconstituents,andcertainvehicle
componentscontainoremitchemicalsknownto StateofCalifornia
to causecancerandbirthdefectsorother reproductiveharm.
Thismachinewasbuilt tobeoperatedaccordingto thesafeopera-
tion practicesin thismanual.As withany typeof powerequipment,
carelessnessorerroronthe part oftheoperatorcan resultin
seriousinjury.Thismachineis capableofamputatingfingers,hands,
toesandfeetandthrowingdebris.Failureto observethe following
safetyinstructionscouldresultin seriousinjuryordeath.
Your Responsibility=Restrict the useofthis powermachineto
personswho read,understandandfollowthewarningsand instruc-
tionsin thismanualandon themachine.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS!
TRAINING
Read,understand,andfollowall instructionson the machineand
in themanual(s)beforeattemptingto assembleandoperate.
Keepthis manualina safeplacefor futureand regularreference
andfor orderingreplacementparts.
ReadtheOperator'sManualand followallwarningsand safety
instructions.Failureto doso can resultin seriousinjuryto the
operatorand/orbystanders.Forquestions,call 1-800-659-5917.
Befamiliarwithall controlsandtheir properoperation.Knowhow
to stopthe machineanddisengagethemquickly.
Neverallowchildrenunder16yearsof ageto operatethis
machine.Children16andovershouldreadandunderstandthe
instructionsandsafeoperationpracticesin thismanualandon
the machineandbe trainedandsupervisedby anadult.
Neverallowadultsto operatethis machinewithoutproper
instruction.
Keepbystanders,pets,andchildrenat least75feetfromthe
machinewhile itisin operation.Stopmachineif anyoneenters
the area.
Neverrunanengineindoorsor ina poorlyventilatedarea.Engine
exhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,anodorlessanddeadlygas.
Donotputhandsandfeetnearrotatingpartsor inthe feeding
chambersanddischargeopening.Contactwiththe rotating
impellercan amputatefingers,hands,andfeet.
Neverattempttounclogeitherthe feedintakeordischarge
opening,removeor emptybag,or inspectand repairthemachine
whiletheengineis running.Shuttheengineoff andwaituntilall
movingpartshavecometo a completestop.Disconnectthe spark
plugwireandgroundit againstthe engine.
PREPARATION
Thoroughlyinspecttheareawherethe equipmentis to beused.
Removeall rocks,bottles,cans,or otherforeignobjectswhich
could bepickedupor thrownandcausepersonalinjuryor
damageto the machine.
Alwayswearsafetyglassesor safetygogglesduringoperation
andwhile performingan adjustmentor repair,to protectyour
eyes.Thrownobjectswhichricochetcan causeseriousinjuryto
the eyes.
Wearsturdy,rough-soledworkshoesandclose-fittingslacksand
shirts.Loosefittingclothesor jewelrycanbecaughtin movable
parts.Neveroperatethismachineinbarefeetorsandals.Wear
leatherworkgloveswhenfeedingmaterialinthe chipperchute.
Beforestarting,checkallboltsandscrewsfor propertightnessto
besurethemachineis insafeworkingcondition.Also,visually
inspectmachinefor anydamageat frequentintervals.
Maintainor replacesafetyandinstructionslabels,as necessary.
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