Craftsman 536.886440 - Manual (Page 3)

TRAINING
1. Read the operating and service instruction
manual carefully. Be thoroughly familiar
with the controls and the proper use of the
equipment. Know how to stop the unit and
disengage the controls quickly.
2. Never allow children to operate the equip­
ment. Never allow adults to operate the
equipment without proper instruction.
3. Keep the area of operation clear of all per­
sons, particularly small children and pets.
4. Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling
especially when operating in reverse.
PREPARATION
1. Thoroughly inspect the area where the
equipment is to be used and remove all
doormats, sleds, boards, wires, and other
foreign objects.
2. Disengage all clutches before starting the
engine (motor).
3. Do not operate the equipment without
wearing adequate winter outer garments.
Wear footwear that will improve footing on
slippery surfaces.
4. Hcindle fuel with care; it is highly flam­
mable.
a. Use an approved fuel container.
b. Never remove fuel tank cap or add fuel
to a running engine (motor) or hot en­
gine (motor).
c. Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme
care. Never fill fuel tank indoors.
d. Replace fuel cap securely and wipe up
spilled fuel.
e. Never store fuel or snow thrower with
fuel in the tank inside of a building
where fumes may reach an open flame
or spark.
f. Check fuel supply before each use, al­
lowing space for expansion as the heat
of the engine (motor) and/or sun can
cause fuel to expand.
5. For all units with electric starting motors
use electric starting extension cords certi­
fied CSA/UL. Use only with a receptacle
that has been installed in accordance with
local inspection authorities.
6. Adjust the snow thrower height to clear
gravel or crushed rock surface.
7. Never attempt to make any adjustments
while the engine (motor) is running (except
when
specifically recommended by manu­
facturer).
8. Let engine (motor) and snow thrower ad­
just to outdoor temperatures before starting
to clear snow.
9. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields
during operation or while performing an ad­
justment or
repair to protect eyes from
foreign objects that may be thrown from the
snow thrower.
OPERATION
1. Do not operate this machine if you are tak­
ing drugs or other medication which can
cause drowsiness or affect your ability to
operate this machine.
2. Do not use this machine if you are mentally
or physically unable to operate this ma­
chine safely.
3. Do not put hands or feet near or under ro­
tating parts. Keep clear of the discharge
opening at ail times.
4. Exercise extreme caution when operating
on or crossing gravel drives, walks or
roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards or
traffic.
5. After striking a foreign object, stop the en­
gine (motor), remove the wire from the
spark plug, thoroughly inspect snow
thrower for any damage, and repair the
damage before restarting and operating
the snow thrower.
6. If the unit should start to vibrate abnormal­
ly, stop the engine (motor) and check im­
mediately
for the cause. Vibration is
generally a warning of trouble.
7. Stop the engine (motor) whenever you
leave the operating position, before un­
clogging the auger/impeller housing or dis­
charge chute and when making any
repairs, adjustments, or inspections.
8. When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting,
make certain the auger/impeller and all
moving parts have stopped and all controls
are disengaged. Disconnect the spark plug
wire and keep the wire away from toe spark
plug to prevent accidental starting.
9. Take all possible precautions when leaving
the snow thrower unattended. Disengage
the auger/ impeller, stop engine (motor),
and remove key.
10. Do not run toe engine (motor) indoors, ex­
cept when starting the engine (motor) and
for transporting the snow thrower in or out
of toe building. Open toe outside doors; ex­
haust
fumes are dangerous (containing
CARBON MONOXIDE, an ODORLESS
and DEADLY GAS).
11. Do not clear snow across the face of
slopes. Exercise extreme caution when
changing direction on slopes. Do not at­
tempt to clear steep slopes.
12. Never operate the snow thrower without
proper guards, plates or other safety pro­
tective devices in place.
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