Craftsman C950-52060-1 Owner's Manual page 6

Operator Safety
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rotating parts. Rotating parts can contact
or entangle hands, feet, hair, clothing, or
accessories.
Failure to observe these safety instructions
will result in traumatic amputation or severe
laceration.
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snowthrower, make sure the engine is OFF, spark plug wire
is disconnected, and all moving parts have stopped.
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clear of the discharge opening at all times.
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other safety devices in place and working.
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running. Always disengage the auger and traction controls,
stop engine, and remove keys.
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snowthrower and auger. Scarves, mittens, dangling
drawstrings, loose clothes, and pants can quickly become
caught in the rotating device and amputation will occur. Tie
up long hair and remove jewelry.
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prevent freeze-up of the collector/impeller.
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snowthrower is transported or not in use.
Objects can be picked up by auger and thrown
from chute. Never discharge snow toward
bystanders or allow anyone in front of the
snowthrower. Failure to observe these safety
instructions will result in death or serious injury.
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and while performing an adjustment or repair.
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Nearby pedestrians, pets, or property may be harmed by
objects being thrown.
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snowthrower. Don't run over items such as gravel, doormats,
newspapers, toys, and rocks hidden under snow, as they
can all be thrown from the chute or jam in the auger.
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drives, walks, or roads.
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rock surface.
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automobiles, window wells, drop-offs, and the like without
proper adjustment of the discharge chute angle.
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operate the snowthrower. Mark off boundaries of walkways
and driveways.
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DANGER
DANGER
DANGER
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is
not alert to the presence of children. Children
are often attracted to the unit and the operating
activity. Never assume the children will remain
where you last saw them.
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often attracted to the equipment. Be mindful of all persons
present.
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trees, or other objects that may obscure vision. Children may
be present.
DANGER
Engines give off carbon monoxide, an
odorless, colorless, poison gas. Breathing
carbon monoxide can cause nausea, fainting,
or death.
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windows are open.
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