Fuel Safety; Operating Safety; Safe Storage - Craftsman 536.88521 Instructions Manual

• Use only attachments and accessories
approved by the manufacturer of the
snow thrower (such as e|ectric starter kits,
etc.).
• 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 run.
• This snow thrower is for use on side-
walks, 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.
• Check all bolts at frequent intervals for
proper tightness to be sure the snow
thrower is in safe working condition.
• Disengage clutch before starting the
engine.
• Let engine and snow thrower adjust to
outdoor temperatures before starting to
clear snow.
FUEL SAFETY
• Handle fuel with care; it is highly flam-
mable.
• Use an approved container.
• Check fuel supply before each use,
allowing space for expansion as the heat
of the engine and/or sun can cause fuel to
expand.
• Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care.
Never fill fuel tank indoors. Replace fuel
tank cap securely and wipe up spilled
fuel.
• Never remove the fuel tank cap or add
fuel to a running or hot engine.
• Never store fuel or snow thrower with fuel
in the tank inside a building where fumes
may reach an open flame.
OPERATING SAFETY
• Never allow children or young teenagers
to operate the snow thrower. Keep them
away while it is operating. Never allow
adults to operate the snow thrower
without proper instruction.
• Do not operate this machine if you are
taking drugs or other medication which
can cause drowsiness or affect your
ability to operate this machine.
• Do not use this machine if you are
mentally or physically unable to operate
this machine safely.
• Always wear safety glasses or eye
shields during operation or while perform-
ing an adjustment or repair to protect
eyes from foreign objects that may be
thrown from the snow thrower.
• Do not put hands or feet near or under
rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge
opening at all times.
• Exercise extreme caution to avoid
or falling, especially when operating in
reverse or backing up.
• Do not clear snow across the face of
slopes. Excercise caultion when changing
direction on slopes..Do not attempt to
clear steep slopes.
• Never operate the snow thrower without
proper guards, plates, or other safety
protective devices in place.
• 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 trans-
porting the snow thrower in or out of the
building. Open the outside doors; exhaust
fumes are dangerous, containing CAR-
BON 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 the 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 water
and space heaters, clothes dryers, and
the like. Allow the engine to cool before
storing in any enclosure.