Craftsman 247.8879 - Manual (Page 4)

SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES
Training
1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the
manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate. Keep this manual in
a safe place for future and regular reference and for ordering replacement
parts.
2. Be familiar with all controls and their proper operation. Know how to stop
the machine and disengage them quickly.
3. Never allow children under 14 years old to operate this machine. Children
14 years old and over should read and understand the operation instruc-
tions and safety rules in this manual and should be trained and supervised
by a parent.
4. Never allow adults to operate this machine without proper instruction.
5. Thrown objects can cause serious personal injury. Plan your snow-throwing
pattern to avoid discharge of material toward roads, bystanders and the like.
6. Keep bystanders, helpers, pets and children at least 75 feet from the
machine while it is in operation. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.
7. 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. Remove
all doormats, newspapers, sleds, boards, wires and other foreign objects,
which could be tripped over or thrown by the auger/impeller.
2. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during operation and while
performing an adjustment or repair to protect your eyes. Thrown objects
which ricochet can cause serious injury to the eyes.
3. Do not operate without wearing adequate winter outer garments. Do not
wear jewelry, long scarves or other loose clothing, which could become
entangled in moving parts. Wear footwear which will improve footing on
slippery surfaces.
4. Use a grounded three-wire extension cord and receptacle for all units with
electric start engines.
5. Adjust collector housing height to clear gravel or crushed rock surfaces.
6. Disengage all control levers before starting the engine.
7. Never attempt to make any adjustments while engine is running, except
where specifically recommended in the operator’s manual.
8. Let engine and machine adjust to outdoor temperature before starting to
clear snow.
9. To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care in handling
gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive.
Serious personal injury can occur when gasoline is spilled on yourself
or your clothes, which can ignite. Wash your skin and change clothes
immediately.
a. Use only an approved gasoline container.
b. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition.
c. Never fuel machine indoors.
d. Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine is hot or running.
e. Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling.
f. Never over fill fuel tank. Fill tank to no more than ½ inch below bottom
of filler neck to provide space for fuel expansion.
g. Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely.
h. If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the engine and equipment. Move
machine to another area. Wait 5 minutes before starting the engine.
i. Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there is an open
flame, spark or pilot light (e.g. furnace, water heater, space heater,
clothes dryer etc.).
j. Allow machine to cool at least 5 minutes before storing.
WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit
chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
WARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the
personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before
attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury.
When you see this symbol.
HEED ITS WARNING!
Your Responsibility: Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read, understand and follow the warnings
and instructions in this manual and on the machine.
DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual. As with any type
of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury. This machine is capable
of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in
serious injury or death.