Sears 536.884811 - Manual (Page 3)

SAFETY RULES
® Never operate the snow thrower near glass en­
closures, automobiles, window wells, drop-
offs, and the like without proper adjustment of
the snow discharge angle. Keep children and
pets away.
® Never operate the snow thrower at high trans­
port 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.
® 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
(containing CARBON MONOXIDE, an ODOR­
LESS and DEADLY GAS).
® Take all possible precautions when leaving the
snow thrower unattended. Disengage the
auger/impeller, shift to neutral, stop engine,
and remove key.
® Do not overload the machine capacity by at­
tempting to clear snow at too fast a rate.
SAFE STORAGE
® Always refer to owner’s manual instructions for
important details if the snow thrower is to be
stored for an extended period.
® Disengage power to the auger/impeller when
snow thrower is transported or not in use.
® Never store the snow thrower with fuel in the
fuel tank inside a building where ignition sources
are present such as hot water and space
heaters, clothes dryers, and the like. Allow the
engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
REPAIR/ADJUSTMENTS SAFETY
® After striking a foreign object, stop the engine
(motor), remove the wire from the spark plug,
disconnect the cord on electric motors, thor­
oughly inspect the snow thrower for any dam­
age, and repair the damage before restarting
and operating the snow thrower.
® If the snow thrower should start to vibrate
abnormally, stop the engine (motor) and check
immediately for the cause. Vibration is gener­
ally 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 accidental starting.
® Never attempt to make any adjustments while
the engine is running (except when specifically
recommended by manufacturer).
® Maintain or replace safety and instruction
labels, as necessary.
® Run the snow thrower a few minutes after
throwing snow to prevent freeze-up of the
auger/impelier..
CAUTION: AVOID IN
JURY FROM ROTAT
ING AUGER. KEEP
HANDS, FEET, AND
. CLOTHING AWAY!
CAUTION: STOP THE
ENGINE BEFORE UN­
CLOGGING DIS­
. CHARGE CHUTE!
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LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. IT
MEANS-ATTENTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!!
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.