Craftsman 536.886531 Owner's 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 lumesaredangerous (containing CARBON
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 clear 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 wells,
drop-oils, and the like 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.
13o Never operate the snowthrower at high transport
speeds on slippery surfaces. Look behind and
use care when backing°
t4. Never direct discharge at bystanders or allow
anyone in tront of the snow thrower.
15. Disengage power to the auger/impeller when
snow thrower 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 handles. Walk; never
rug.
CAUTION: STOP THE
ENGINE BEFORE
UNCLOGGING
%DISCHARGE CHUTE.Lj
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 throwerwith fuel inthe 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.
3. Always refer to operator's manual instructions
for important details if the snow thrower isto be
stored for an extended period°
4. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels,
as necessary.
5o Run the snow thrower a few minutes after
throwing snow to prevent freeze-up of the auger/
impelter_
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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