Sears 944.528117 - Manual (Page 2)

IMPORTANT
Safe Operation Practices for Walfc-Behind Snow Throwers
This snow thrower is capabie of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects,
Faiiure to observe the foiiowing safety instructions couid resuit in serious injury.
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Look for this symbol to point out Im­
portant safety precautions. It means
CAUTION!!! BECOMEALERT!!! YOUR
SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
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WARNING: Always disconnect spark
plug wire and place it where it cannot
contact plug In order to prevent acci­
dental starting when setting up, trans­
porting, adjusting or making repairs.
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WARNING: This snow thrower Is for
use on sidewalks, driveways and other
ground level surfaces. Caution should
be exercised while using on sloping sur­
faces. Do not use snow thrower on
surfaces above ground level such as
roofs of residences, garages, porches
or other such structures or buildings.
Training
Read, understand and foiiow aii instructions on the
machine and in the manuai(s) before operating this
unit. Be thoroughiy famiiiar with the controis and the
proper use of the equipment. Know how to stop the
unit and disengage the controis quickiy.
Never aiiow chiidren to operate the equipment. Never
aiiow aduits to operate the equipment without proper
instruction.
3, Keep the area of operation ciear of aii persons, par-
ticuiariy smaii chiidren,
4, Exercise caution to avoid siipping or faiiing, especiaiiy
when operating the snow thrower in reverse.
Preparation
1, Thoroughiy inspect the area where the equipment is
to be used and remove aii doormats, sieds, boards,
wires, and other foreign objects,
2, Disengage aii ciutches and shift into neutrai before
starting the engine (motor),
3, Do not operate the equipment without wearing adequate
winter garments. Avoid ioose fitting ciothing that can
get caught in moving parts. Wear footwear that wiii
improve footing on siippery surfaces,
4, Handle fuei with care; it is highiy fiammabie
(a) Use an approved fuei container,
(b) Never add fuei to a running engine or hot engine,
(c) Fiii fuei tank outdoors with extreme care. Never fiii
fuei tank indoors,
(d) Never fiii containers inside a vehicie or on a truck
or traiier bed with a piastic iiner, Aiways piace
containers on the ground, away from your vehicie,
before fiiiing,
(e) When practicai, remove gas-powered equipment
from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground.
If this is not possibie, then refuei such equipment
on a traiier with a portabie container, rather than
from a gasoiine dispenser nozzie.
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WARNING: Snow throwers have ex­
posed rotating parts, which can cause
severe Injury from contact, or from ma­
terial thrown from the discharge chute.
Keep the area of operation clear of all
persons, small children and pets at all
times Including startup.
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CAUTION: Muffler and other engine
parts become extremely hot during
operation and remain hot after engine
has stopped. To avoid severe burns on
contact, stay away from these areas.
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WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of
Its constituents, and certain vehicle
components contain or emit chemi­
cals known to the State of California
to cause cancer and birth defects or
other reproductive harm.
(f) Keep the nozzie in contact with the rim of the fuei
tank or container opening at aii times, untiirefueiing
is compiete. Do not use a nozzie iock-open device,
(g) Repiace gasoiine cap secureiy and wipe upspiiied
fuei,
(h) If fuei is spiiied on ciothing, change ciothing im­
mediately,
5, Use extension cords and receptacies as specified by
the manufacturer for aii units with eiectric drive motors
or eiectric starting motors,
6, Adjust the coiiector housing height to ciear gravei or
crushed rock surface,
7, Never attempt to make any adjustments whiie the
engine (motor) is running (except when specificaiiy
recommended by manufacturer),
8, Aiways wear safety glasses or eye shields during op­
eration or while performing an adjustment or repair to
protect eyes from foreign objects that may be thrown
from the machine.
Operation
1, Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
Keep ciear of the discharge opening at aii times,
2, Exercise extreme caution when operating on or cross­
ing gravei drives, waiks, or roads. Stay aiert for hidden
hazards or traffic,
3, After striking a foreign object, stop the engine (motor),
remove the wire from the spark piug, disconnect the
cord on eiectric motors, thoroughiy inspect the snow
throwerfor any damage, and repair the damage before
restarting and operating the snow thrower,
4, If the unit shouid start to vibrate abnormaiiy, stop the
engine (motor) and check immediateiy for the cause.
Vibration is generaiiy a warning of troubie,
5, Stop the engine (motor) whenever you ieave the oper­
ating position, before unciogging the coiiector/impeiier
housing or discharge chute, and when making any
repairs, adjustments or inspections.