Sears 536.9183 - Manual (Page 3)

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OPERATIONAL PRECAUTIONS
It is imperative in operating and handling your Snow Thrower that certain normal precautions be
observed to prevent the possibility of injury or damage. Please read the following operational
precautions before you assemble or use your new Snow Thrower.
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TRAINING
1. Wear safety glasses or eye shields when assmbling
or operating snow thrower.
2. Read the Owner's Manual carefully. Be thoroughly
famUiar with the controls and the proper use of the
equipment. Know how to stop the unit and disengage
the controls quickly.
3. Never allow children or young teenagers to operate
equipment and instruct them to stay away from the unit
while it is operating. Never allow adults to operate equip­
ment without proper instruction.
4. Keep the area of operation clear of all persons,
especially small children and pets.
5. Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling, espe­
cially when operating in reverse.
PREPARATION
1. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment
is to be used and remove all door mats, sleds, boards,
wires, and other foreign objects.
2. Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral before
starting engine or motor.
3. Do not operate equipment without wearing ade­
quate winter outer garments. Wear footwear which will
improve footing on slippery surfaces.
4. Handle gasoline with care - it is highly flammable.
A. Use only approved gasoline containers.
B. Never remove fuel tank cap or add gasoline to a
running or hot engine or fill fuel tank indoors.
C. Replace fuel tank cap securely and wipe any
spilled gasoline at once.
D. Check your fuel supply before each use, allow­
ing space for expansion as the heat of the engine
and/or sun can cause gasoline to expand.
5. Use a grounded three wire plug-in for all units with
electric starting motors.
6. Adjust auger housing height to clear grave! or
crushed rock surfaces.
7. Never attempt to make any adjustments, except
where required, while engine is running,
8. Let engine and machine adjust to outdoor tempera­
tures before starting to clear snow.
OPERATION
1. Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts. Keep
clear of discharge opening at all times.
2. Exercise extreme caution when operating on or
crossing a gravel drive, walks, or roads. Stay alert for
hidden hazards or traffic. Do not carry passengers.
3. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine,
remove wire from spark plug, thoroughly inspect the
snow thrower for any damage, and repair the damage
before restarting and operating the snow thrower.
4. If the unit should start to vibrate ahnormailv. stop
the engine and check immediately for the cause. Vibra-'
tion is generally a warning of trouble.
5. Stop engine whenever you leave the operating
position, before unclogging the auger/impetler housing
or dischargechute, and making any repairs, adjustments,
or inspections.
6. Take all possible precautions when leaving the
machine unattended. Disengage the auger/impeller,
shift into neutral, stop the engine, and remove the key,
7. When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make
certain auger/impelier and all moving parts have
stopped. Disconnect spark plug wire and keep wire away
from plug to prevent accidental starting.
8. Do not run engine indoors, except when starting
engine and for transporting snow thrower in or out of
building. If for some reason engine must be run indoors,
open
outside doors. Exhaust fumes contain carbon
monoxide which is odorless and deadly poisonous.
9. Do not clear snow across the face of slopes. Exer­
cise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
Do not attempt to clear steep slopes.
10. Never operate snow thrower without guards,
plates or other safety protective devices in place.
11. Never operate snowthrowernearglassenclosures,
automobiles, window welts, drop-off, etc. without
proper adjustment of snow discharge angle,
12. Do not overload machinecapacity by attempting to
clear snow at too fast a rate.
13. Do not change engine governor settings. The
governor controls the speed and protects the engine
from excessive, damaging speeds.
14. Never operate machine at high transport speeds on
slippery surfaces. Use care when backing.
15. Never direct discharge at bystanders or allow any­
one in front of unit.
16. Disengage power to auger/impeller when trans­
porting unit or when unit is not in use.
17. Use only accessories approved by manufacturer of
the snow thrower {such as tire chains, electric start kits,
etc).
18. Never operate the snow thrower without good
visibility or light. Always be sure of your footing and keep
a'firm hold on the handles and walk, never run.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
1. Check shear bolts, engine mounting bolts, etc., at
frequent intervals for proper tightness to be sure equip­
ment is in safe working condition.
2. Run machine a few minutes after throwing snow to
prevent freeze up of auger/impeller.
3. Never store gasoline or equipment with gasoline in
the tank inside of a building where fumes may reach an
open flame or spark. Never store your snow thrower for
prolonged periods (more than 15 days) with gasoline in
the fuel tank. Store gasoline and your snow thrower in a
locked safe storage area secure from children and others.