Sears Craftsman 536.886531 - Manual (Page 3)

SAFETY RULES
8. 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
fumesaredangerous(containingCARBON
MONOXIDE, an ODORLESS and DEADLY GAS).
9. Do not clear snow across the face of slopes.
Exercise caution when changing direction on
slopes. Do not attempt to dear steep slopes.
10. Never operate the snow thrower without proper
guards, plates or other safety protective devices
in place.
11. Never operate the snow thrower near glass
enclosures, automobiles, window welis,
drop-offs, andthelike without properadjustment
of the snow discharge angle. Keep children and
pets away.
12. Do not overload the machine capacity by
attempting to clear snow at too fast a rate.
13. Never operate the snowthrower at high transport
speeds on slippery surfaces. Look behind and
use care when backing.
14. Never direct discharge at bystanders or allow
anyone in front of the snow thrower,
15. Disengage power to the auger/impeller when
snowthrower is transported or not in use.
16. Useonly attachments and accessories approved
by the manufacturer of the snow thrower (such
as tire chains, electric start kits, etc.).
17. Never operate the snow thrower without good
visibility or light. Always be sure of your footing,
and keep a firm hold on the handies. Walk; never
run.
DANGER DANGER
CAUTION: AVOID IN­
JURY FROM ROTAT­
ING AUGER. KEEP
HANDS, FEET, AND
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CAUTION: STOP THE
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UNCLOGGING
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MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
1. Check shear bolts and other bolts at frequent
improper tightness to be sure the snow thrower
is in safe working condition.
2. Never store the snow thrower with fuel in the fuel
tank inside a building where ignition sourcesare
present such as hot water and space heaters,
clothes dryers, and the like. Allow the engine to
coo! before storing in any enclosure.
3. Always refer to operator’s manual instructions
for important details if the snowthrower is to be
stored for an extended period.
4. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels,
as necessary.
5. Run the snow thrower a few minutes after
throwing snow to prevent freeze-up of the auger/
impeller.
WARNING
This snow thrower is for use on sidewalks,
driveways, and other ground level surfaces.
CAUTION should be exercised while using on
steep sloping surfaces. DO NOT USE SNOW
THROWER ON SURFACES ABOVE GROUND
LEVEL such as roofs of residences, garages,
porches or other such structures or buildings.
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LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. IT
MEANS-ATTENTtONH! BECOME ALERT!!!
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.