Craftsman 486.24247 Operator's Manual

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2lOOK FOr tHIS SyMBOl tO POINt OutIMPOrtaNt SaFEty PrECautIONS. ItMEaNS – attENtION! BECOME alErt!yOur SaFEty IS INVOlVED.CautION: VEHIClE BraKING aNDStaBIlIty May BE aFFECtED WItH tHEaDDItION OF aN aCCESSOry Or aNattaCHMENt. BE aWarE OF CHaNGINGCONDItIONS ON SlOPES.Exercise caution at all times when using power equipment.1. Read this owners manual before attempting to assemble or operate the cart.2. Read the vehicle owners manual and know how to operate your tractor, before using the cart attachment.3. Do not at any time carry passengers in this cart. It has not been designed to carry passengers.4. Never allow children to operate the tractor or the cart attachment.5. Do not allow adults to operate the tractor or cart attachment without proper instructions.6. Always begin with the transmission in first (low) and gradually increase speed as conditions permit.7. Tow the cart at reduced speed over rough terrain and hillsides or near creeks and ditches to prevent tipping over andloss of control. Do not drive too close to a creek or ditch.8. Vehicle braking and stability may be affected with the attachment of this cart. Do not fill cart to maximum weightcapacity without checking the capability of the towing vehicle to safely pull and stop with the cart attached.9. Before operating vehicle on any grade (hill) refer to the safety rules in the vehicle owner's manual concerning safeoperation on slopes. Refer also to the slope guide on page 11 of this manual. Stay off steep slopes!10. Do not tow this cart on highways or on public thoroughfares.11. Maximum towing speed is 10 m.p.h.12. Follow maintenance and lubrication instructions as outlined in this manual.taBlE OF CONtENtSMAINTENANCE ..............................................................8SLOPE GUIDE ................................................................9REPAIR PARTS ILLUSTRATION .................................. 10REPAIR PARTS LIST..................................................... 11PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE ......................BACK PAGEWARRANTY & SAFETY ..................................................2FULL SIZE HARDWARE CHART ....................................3CARTON CONTENTS .....................................................4ASSEMBLY ......................................................................4OPERATION ....................................................................8MODEL NUMBER: 486.24247SERIAL NUMBER: __________________DATE OF PURCHASE: __________________The model number and serial numbers will be found on adecal attached to the 15 Cu. Ft. Poly Cart.You should record both the serial number and the date ofpurchase and keep in a safe place for future reference.WarraNtyCraFtSMaN lIMItED WarraNtyFOR TWO YEARS from the date of sale this product is warranted against defects in material or workmanship.WITH PROOF OF SALE a defective product will be replaced free of charge.For warranty coverage details to obtain free replacement, visit the web page: www. craftsman. com/warrantyThis warranty does not cover expendable items that can wear out from normal use or deterioration within the warrantyperiod, including but not limited to tires, belts, exterior finishes or product labels.This warranty does not apply to a product that is damaged or altered through transportation, misuse, abuse, corrosion,accident, neglect, modification or mishandling.This warranty is void if this product is ever used while providing commercial services or if rented to another person.This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, Il 60179DO NOT RETURN TO STORE for Missing Parts or Assembly QuestionsCall 1-866-576-8388 Attachment HotlineRemember, any power equipment can cause injury if operated improperly or if the user does not understand how tooperate the equipment. Exercise caution at all times when using power equipment.SaFEty