Craftsman 536.888400 - Manual (Page 3)

PREPARATION 4.
1. Thoroughly inspect the area where the
snow thrower is to be used and
remove all doormats, sleds, boards,
wires and other foreign objects. 5.
2. Disengage ail clutches before starting
the engine (motor).
3. Do not operate the snow thrower
without wearing adequate winter outer
garments. Wear footwear that will
improve footing on slippery surfaces.
„
4. Handle fuel with care; it is highly '
flammable.
(a) Use an approved fuel container.
(b) Never remove fuel tank cap or add
fuel to a running engine or hot 7
engine.
'
(c) Fill fuel tank outdoors with
extreme care. Never fill fuel tank
indoors.
.
(d) Replace fuel tank cap securely 8.
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 9.
use, allowing space for expansion
as the heat of the engine (motor)
and/or sun can cause fuel to
expand.
10
5. Use extension cords and receptacles
as specified by the manufacturer for all
snow throwers with electric drive
motors or electric starting motors.
6. Adjust the snow thrower height to clear
gravel or crushed rock surfaces.
7. Never attempt to make any adjust- “• “•
menls while the engine (motor)
is running (except when specifically
recommended by the manufacturer).
8. Let engine (motor) and snow thrower 12
adjust to outdoor temperatures before
starting to clear snow.
9 . Always wear safety glasses or eye 12
shields during operation or while
performing an adjustment or repair to
protect eyes from foreign objects that
may be thrown from the snow thrower.
OPERATION . ’ 14
1. Do not operate this machine if you are
taking drugs or other medication which
can cause drowsiness or affect your
15
ability to operate this machine.
2. Do not use this machine if you are
mentally or physically unable to
operate this machine safely. 16
3. Do not put hands or feet near or under
rotating parts. Keep clear of the
discharge opening at all limes.
Exercise extreme caution when operat-|
ing on or crossing gravel drives, walks,
or roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards
or traffic.
After striking a foreign object, slop the
engine (motor), remove the wire from
the spark plug, disconnect the cord on
electric motors, thoroughly inspect the
snovy thrower for any damage, and ,
repair the damage before restarting and
operating the snow thrower.
'
if the snow thrower should start to
vibrate abnormally, stop the (motor) and
check imrnediately for the cause.
Vibration is generally a warning of
trouble.
Stop the engine (motor) whenever you
leave the operating position, before
unclogging the auger/impeller housing
or discharge guide, and when making
any repairs, adjustments, or inspections.
When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting,
make certain the auger/impeller and all '
moving parts have stopped. Disconnect
the spark plug wire and keep the wire
away from the plug to prevent acciden­
tal starting.
Take all possible precautions when
leaving the snow thrower unattended.
Disengage the auger/impeller, slop
engine, and remove key.
Do not run the engine indoors, except
when starting the engine and for
transporting the snow thrower in or out
of the building. Open the outside doors;
exhaust fumes are dangerous (contain­
ing CARBON MONOXIDE, an ODOR­
LESS and DEADLY GAS).
Do not clear snow across the face of
slopes. Exercise caution when changing
direction on slopes. Do not attempt to
clear steep slopes.
Never operate the snow thrower without
proper guards, plates or other safety
protective devices in place.
Never operate the snow thrower near
glass enclosures, automobiles, window
wells, drop-offs, and the like without
proper adjustment of the snow
discharge angle. Keep children and pets
away.
Do not overload the machine capacity
by attempting to clear snow at too fast a
rate.
Never operate the snow thrower at high
transport speeds on slippery surfaces.
Look behind and use care when
backing.
’
Never direct discharge at bystanders or
allow anyone in front of the snow
thrower.