Craftsman 536.886122 Operating Instructions Manual page 3

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garments,Wear footwear that will
improve footing on slippery surfaces.
Handle fuel with care; it is highly
fl_immable.
(a) Use an approved fuel container.
(b) Never remove fuel tank cap or add
fuel to a running engine or hot
engine.
(c) Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme
care. Never fill fuel tank indoors.
(d) Replace fuel tank cap securely and
wipe up spilled fuel.
(e) Never store fuel or snow thrower
with fuel in the tank inside of a
building where fumesmay reach an
open flame or spark.
(f) Check fuel supply before each use,
allowing space for expansion as the
heat of the engine (motor) and/or sun
can cause fuel to expand.
5. Use extension cords and receptacles as
specified by the manufacturer for all
snow throwers with electric drive motors
or electric starting motors.
1_, Adjust the snow thrower height to clear
gravel or crushed rock surfaces,
7. Never attempt to make any adjustments
while the engine (motor) is rL]nning
(except when specifically recom-
mended by the manufacturer).
13°Let engine (motor) and snow thrower
adjust to outdoor temperatures before
starting to clear snow.
_. Always wear safety glasses or eye
shields during operation or while
performing an adjustme_nt or repair to
protect eyes from foreign objects that
may be thrown from the snow thrower.
OPERATION
1. 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.
Z. Do not use this machine if you are
mentally or physically unable to operate
this machine safely.
3. Do not put hands or feet near or under
rotating parts. Keep clear of the
discharge opening at all times.
$. Exercise extreme caution when
operating on or crossing gravel drives,
walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden
hazards or traffic_
3. After striking a foreign object, stop the
engine (motor), remove the wire from
the spark plug, disconnect the cord on
electric motors, thoroughly inspect the
snow thrower for any damage, and
repair the damage before restarting
and operating the snow thrower.
6. If the snow thrower should start to vibrate
abnormally, stop the (motor) and check
immediately for the cause. Vibration is
generally a warning of trouble.
7. Stop the engine (motor) whenever
leave the operating position, before °u
Y
unclogging the auger/impeller housing or
discharge guide, and when making any
repairs, adjustments, or inspections.
8. When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting,
make certain the augedimpeller and all
moving parts have stopped. Disconnect
the spark plug wire and keep the wire
away from the plug to prevent accidental
starting.
9. Take all possible precautions when
leaving the snow thrower unattended.
Disengage the auger/impeller, stop
engine, and remove key.
10. 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).
11. Do not clear snow across the face of
slopes. Exercise caution when changing
direction on slopes. Do not attempt to
clear steep slopes.
12. Never operate the snow thrower without
proper guards, plates or other safety
protective devices in place.
13. 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.
14. Do not overload the machine capacity by
attempting to clear snow at too fast a
rate.
15. Never operate the snow thrower at high
transport speeds on slippery surfaces.
Look behind and use care when backing.
16. Never direct discharge at bystanders or
allow anyone in front of the snow
thrower.
17. Disengage power to the auger/impeller
when snow thrower is transported or not
in use.
18. Use only attachments and accessories
approved by the manufacturer of the
snow thrower (such as tire chains,