Craftsman 1450 Series User Manual

Thissymbolpointsout importantsafetyinstructionswhich,if not
followed,couldendangerthe personalsafetyand/orpropertyof
yourselfandothers.Readandfollowall instructionsin thismanual
beforeattemptingto operatethismachine.Failuretocomplywith
theseinstructionsmayresultin personalinjury.Whenyouseethis
symbol,HEEDITSWARNING!
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
EngineExhaust,someof itsconstituents,andcertainvehicle
componentscontainoremitchemicalsknowntoStateof California
tocausecancerandbirthdefectsorotherreproductiveharm.
Thismachinewasbuiltto beoperatedaccordingtothe safeopera-
tionpracticesin thismanual.As withanytypeof powerequipment,
carelessnessorerroronthe partof theoperatorcan resultin
seriousinjury.Thismachineiscapableofamputatingfingers,hands,
toesandfeetandthrowingdebris.Failureto observethe following
safetyinstructionscouldresultin seriousinjuryordeath.
Your Responsibility=Restrict the useof this powermachineto
personswhoread,understandandfollowthewarningsand instruc-
tionsin thismanualandon themachine.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS!
TRAINING
• Read,understand,andfollowall instructionson the machineand
in themanual(s)beforeattemptingto assembleandoperate.
Keepthis manualina safeplacefor futureand regularreference
andfororderingreplacementparts.
• ReadtheOperator'sManualand followallwarningsand safety
instructions.Failuretodoso canresultin seriousinjurytothe
operatorand/orbystanders.Forquestions,call1-800-659-5917.
• Befamiliarwithall controlsandtheir properoperation.Knowhow
tostopthe machineanddisengagethemquickly.
• Neverallowchildrenunder16yearsofageto operatethis
machine.Children16andovershouldreadandunderstandthe
instructionsandsafeoperationpracticesin thismanualandon
themachineandbe trainedandsupervisedby anadult.
• Neverallowadultstooperatethis machinewithoutproper
instruction.
• Keepbystanders,pets,andchildrenatleast75feetfromthe
machinewhileit isin operation.Stopmachineifanyoneenters
thearea.
• Neverrunanengineindoorsor ina poorlyventilatedarea.Engine
exhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,anodorlessanddeadlygas.
• Do notputhandsandfeetnearrotatingpartsor inthe feeding
chambersanddischargeopening.Contactwiththerotating
impellercanamputatefingers,hands,andfeet.
• Neverattemptto unclogeitherthe feedintakeordischarge
opening,removeor emptybag,or inspectand repairthemachine
whilethe engineisrunning.Shuttheengineoff andwaituntilall
movingpartshavecometoa completestop.Disconnectthe spark
plugwireandgroundit againstthe engine.
PREPARATION
• Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheequipmentis tobeused.
Removeall rocks,bottles,cans,or otherforeignobjectswhich
couldbepickedupor thrownandcausepersonalinjuryor
damageto themachine.
• Alwayswear safetyglassesor safetygogglesduringoperation
andwhileperformingan adjustmentor repair,to protectyour
eyes.Thrownobjectswhichricochetcan causeseriousinjuryto
theeyes.
• Wearsturdy,rough-soledworkshoesandclose-fittingslacksand
shirts.Loosefittingclothesor jewelrycanbecaughtin movable
parts.Neveroperatethismachineinbarefeetorsandals.Wear
leatherworkgloveswhenfeedingmaterialinthechipperchute.
• Beforestarting,checkallboltsandscrewsfor propertightnessto
besurethe machineisinsafeworkingcondition.Also,visually
inspectmachineforany damageatfrequentintervals.
• Maintainor replacesafetyandinstructionslabels,as necessary.
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Craftsman 1450 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Craftsman
Model	1450 Series
Category	Chippers/Shredders
Language	English