Craftsman 79481 Operation Manual - Page 4

_WARNING:Failurteofollowall SafetRyuleasndPrecautiocnasnresultinseriouinsjury. HANDLFEUELWITH CAUTION, IT IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE • Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame (including smoking, open KNOWYOURUNIT flames, or work that can cause • Reaydouor peratomr'sanucaal re- sparks) in the areas where fuel is • faunlldycuanntfiyol olluocwoamllwpalrentieunlngyadsnedrstand• safetryulebseforoeperatitnhgeunit. Restriucnt itouserws hounder- standandwilflollowallwarningasnd safetryuleisnthismanual. • mixed, poured, or stored. Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area; store fuel in a cool, dry, well ventilated place; use an approved, marked container for all fuel purposes. Do not smoke while handling fuel or while operating the unit. _ILWARNINIGn:speactreabefore startinugnitR. emovaelldebriasnd • Make sure the unit is properly assembled and in good operating condition. hardobjectssuchasrocksg,lass, wiree, tct.hact anricochebte,thrown, orotherwicsaeusienjuroyrdamage • Do not fill fuel tank while engine is running. • Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up fuel durinogperation. spills before starting engine. Useyouur niat sabloweforr: • Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) • Sweepidnegbroisrgrascslippings away from fuel and fueling site be- fromdrivewasyisd,ewalpkas,tioest,c. fore starting engine. • Blowinggrascslippingsstr,awo,r • Always store gasoline in a container leaveinstopilesa,rounjodintso,rbe- approved for flammable liquids. tweebnricks. OPERATE YOUR UNIT SAFELY PLANAHEAD • Alwaywseaeryeprotectwiohneonp- eratinsge, rvicinogrp, erformminagintenancoenunitW. earinegyeprotectionwilhl elptoprevernotckosrdebris frombeinbglowonrricochetiinntgo eyeasndfacewhicchanresuilnt blindneasnsd/osreriouinsjurEy.ye protectisohnoubldemarkeZd87. _ILWARNING: Stop the engine be- fore opening the vacuum inlet door. The engine must be stopped and the impeller blades no longer turning to avoid se- rious injury from the rotating blades. • Inspect unit before each use for worn, loose, missing, or damaged parts. Do not use until unit is in proper working order. • Alwaywseafroopt rotectioDno.not • Keep outside surfaces free from oil gobarefooortweasrandals. and fuel. • Alwaywsearrespiratoorrfacemask • Never start or run engine inside a whewn orkinwgithuniitndusteynvi- closed room, building or other un- ronments. ventilated area. Breathing exhaust • Securheaiar bovsehouldleerngth. fumes can kill. Securoerremovjewelrlyo,ose • To avoid static electricity shock, do clothinogr,clothinwgithloosely not wear rubber gloves or any other hanginsgtrapsti,est,asselse,tc. insulated gloves while operating unit. • TDhoneoyctaonpbeercaautuengiwthinthmeoynoviunapgraerts. • Do not set unit on any surface except a clean, hard area while engine is run- tiredi,ll,upseot,rifyouareundethr e icnafltuioenn.coefalcohodlr,ugso,rmedi• Keecphildrebny, standearnsd,animalsawafyromworkareaaminimumof50feet(15meterws)hen startinogroperatinugnit.Donot ning. Debris such as gravel, sand, dust, grass, etc. could be picked up by the air intake and thrown out through discharge opening, damaging unit, property, or causing serious injury to bystanders or operator. • Avoid dangerous environments. Do not use in unventilated areas or poinbtlowenrozzlienthedirectioonf where explosive vapors or carbon peoploerpets. monoxide build up could be present.