Craftsman 536881851 - Manual (Page 3)

TRAINING
1. Read ttiis operating and service instruction
manual carefully. Be thoroughly Miliar
with the controls and the proper use of the
snow thrower. Know how to stop the snow
. thrower and disengage the controls quick­
ly-
2. Never allow children to operate the snow
thrower. Never allow adults to operate the
snow thrower without proper instruction.
3. Keep the area of operation dear of all per­
sons, particularly small children and pets.
4. Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling
espedally when operating in reverse.
PREPARATION
1. Thoroughly inspect the area where the
snow thrower is to be used and remove all
doormats, sleds, boards, wires, and other
foreign objects.
2. Disengage all clutches before starting ^e
engine (motor).
3. Do not operate the snow thrower without
wearing adequate winter outer garments.
Wear footwear that will improve footing on
slippery surges.
4. Handle fuel with care; it is highly flam­
mable.
a. Use an approved fuel container.
b. Never remove fuel tank cap or add fuel
to a running engine (motor) or hot en­
gine (motor).
c. Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme
care. Never fill fuel tank indoors.
d. Replace fuel cap securely 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 use, al­
lowing space for expansion as the heat
of the engine (motor) and/or sun can
cause fuel to expand.
5. For all snow throwers with electric starting
motors use electric starting extension
cords certified CSA/UL. Use only with a re­
ceptacle that has been Installed in accord­
ance with local inspection authorities.
6. Let engine (motor) and snow thrower ad­
just to outdoor temperatures before starting
to clear snow.
7. ^ways wear safety glasses or eye sh ields
during operation or while performing an ad­
justment or repair to protect eyes from
foreign objects that may be thrown from the
snow thrower.
OPERATION
1. Do not operate this snow thrower if you are
taking drugs or other medication which can
cause drowsiness or affect your ability to
operate this snow thrower.
2. Do not use the snow thrower if you are
mentally or physically unable to operate the
snow thrower safely.
3. Do not put hands or feet near or under ro­
tating parts. Keep ciear of the discharge
opening at all times.
4. Exercise extreme caution when operating
on or crossing gravel drives, walks or
roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards or
traffic.
5. After striking a foreign object, stop the en­
gine (motor), remove the wire from the
spark
plug, thoroughly inspect snow
thrower for any damage, and repair the
damage before restarting and operating
the snow thrower.
6. if the snow thrower shouid start to vibrate
abnormally, stop the engine (motor) and
check immediately for the cause. Vibration
is generally a warning of trouble.
7. Stop the engine (motor) whenever you
ieave the operating position, before un-
ciogging the aiger/impeiier housing or dis­
charge
chute and when making any
repairs, adjustments, or inspections.
8. When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting,
make certain the auger^mpeller and
moving parts have stopped and all controls
are disengaged. Disconnect the spark plug
wire and keep the wire away from the spark
plug to prevent accidental starting.
9. Take all possible precautions when leaving
the snow thrower unattended. Disengage
the auger/ impeller, stop engine (motor),
and remove key.
10. Do not start or run engine in enclosed area,
even if doors or windows are open. Ex­
haust
fumes are dangerous (containing
CARBON MONOXIDE, an ODORLESS
and DEADLY GAS).
11. Do not ciear snow across the face of
slopes. Exercise extreme caution when
changing direction on slopes. Do not at­
tempt to clear steep slopes.
12. Never operate the snow thrower without
pro|Mr guards, plates or other safety pro­
tective devices in piace.
13. Never operate the snow thrower near en­
closures, automobiles, window wells, <frop-
ofte, and the like without proper adjustment
of tie snow discharge angle. Keep children
and pets away.