Safe Storage; Repair/Adjustments Safety; Auger - Craftsman 536.886331 Owner's Manual

SAFETY RULES
• Never operate the snow thrower near glass
enclosures, 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
transport 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
ODORLESS and DEADLY GAS).
• Take all possible precautions when leaving the
snow thrower unattended. Disengage the auger/
impeller, stop engine, and remove key.
• Do not overload the machine capacity by
attempting 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
and remove the wire from the spark plug, or
disconnect the cord from electric motor.
Thoroughly inspect the snow thrower for any
damage, and repair the damage before
restarting and operating the snow thrower.
• If the snow thrower should start to vibrate
abnormally, stop the engine (or electric motor)
and check immediately for the cause. Vibration
is generally a warning of trouble.
• Stop the engine (or electric motor) whenever
you leave the operating position, before un-
clogging the auger/impeller housing or dis-
charge guide, and when making any repairs,
adjustments, or inspections. Remove wire from
spark plug or disconnect cord from electric
motor.
• 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 in this manual).
• 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/impeller.