Craftsman 247.88455 Operator's Manual page 4

WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents,and certain vehicle components contain or emit
chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductiveharm.
DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual. As with any type
of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury. This machine is capable
of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failureto observe the following safety instructionscould result in
serious injury or death.
WARNING: This symbol pointsout important safety instructionswhich, if not followed,could endangerthe
personalsafety and/or property of yourselfand others. Read and follow all instructionsin this manual before
attemptingto operate this machine. Failureto comply with these instructionsmay resultin personalinjury.
When you see this symbol.HEED ITS WARNING!
Your Responsibility: Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read, understandand follow the warnings
and instructions in this manual and on the machine.
Preparation
1. Thoroughlyinspectthe areawherethe equipmentisto be used. Remove
all doormats,newspapers,sleds, boards,wiresand otherforeignobjects,
whichcould be trippedoveror thrown bythe auger/impeller.
2. Alwayswearsafetyglassesor eye shields duringoperationandwhile
performingan adjustmentor repairto protectyoureyes. Thrownobjects
which ricochetcan causeserious injury to the eyes.
3. Donot operate withoutwearingadequatewinteroutergarments.Donot
wearjewelry, long scarvesor otherloose clothing,whichcould become
entangled inmoving parts.Wear footwearwhichwill improvefooting on
slippery surfaces.
4. Usea groundedthree-wireextensioncord and receptaclefor all unitswith
electricstart engines.
5. Adjustcollector housingheightto clear gravelor crushedrock surfaces.
6. Disengageall control leversbeforestartingthe engine.
7. Neverattemptto make anyadjustmentswhileengine is running,except
where specificallyrecommendedinthe operator'smanual.
8. Let engineand machineadjustto outdoor temperaturebefore startingto
clear snow.
9. To avoidpersonalinjury or propertydamageuse extremecare in handling
gasoline. Gasolineis extremelyflammableandthe vapors areexplosive.
Serious personalinjury can occurwhen gasolineis spilled on yourself
or yourclothes,which can ignite.Washyourskin andchangeclothes
immediately.
a. Useonlyan approvedgasolinecontainer.
b. Extinguishall cigarettes,cigars,pipes and othersourcesof ignition.
c. Neverfuel machineindoors.
d. Neverremovegas cap or addfuel whilethe engine is hot or running.
e. Allow engine to cool at least two minutesbefore refueling.
f. Neveroverfill fuel tank. Filltank to no morethan _/z inch belowbottom
of filler neckto providespacefor fuel expansion.
g. Replacegasolinecap andtighten securely.
h. If gasolineis spilled, wipeit off the engine andequipment.Move
machineto anotherarea. Wait5 minutesbeforestartingthe engine.
i. Neverstore the machineor fuel container insidewherethere is an open
flame, sparkor pilot light (e.g.furnace,water heater,space heater,
clothesdryeretc.).
j. Allow machineto cool at least 5 minutes beforestoring.
Training
1. Read,understand,andfollowall instructionson tile machineand inthe
manual(s)beforeattemptingto assembleandoperate.Keepthis manualin
a safe placeforfuture andregularreferenceandfor orderingreplacement
parts.
2. Be familiarwith all controlsandtheir properoperation.Knowhowto stop
the machineand disengage them quickly.
3. Neverallowchildrenunder14 yearsoldto operatethis machine. C hildren
14 yearsold andovershouldread andunderstandthe operationinstruc-
tionsand safetyrulesinthis manualandshouldbe trainedandsupervised
bya parent.
4. Neverallowadultsto operatethis machinewithoutproperinstruction.
5. Thrownobjectscan causeserious personalinjury.Planyoursnow-throwing
patternto avoid dischargeof materialtoward roads,bystandersandthe like.
6. Keepbystanders,helpers,pets andchildrenat least 75 feetfrom the
machinewhileit is in operation. S topmachineif anyoneentersthe area.
7. Exercisecautionto avoidslippingor falling,especiallywhen operatingin
reverse.
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