Craftsman 247.88704 Operator's Manual page 3

This symbolpointsout importantsafetyinstructionswhich,if not
followed,couldendangerthepersonalsafetyand/orpropertyof
yourselfand others. Readand followall instructionsin this manual
beforeattemptingto operatethis machine.Failureto complywith
these instructionsmay resultin personalinjury.Whenyou seethis
symbol,HEEDiTS WARNING!
CAUFORNIA PROPOSmON 65
EngineExhaust,someof its constituents,and certainvehicle
componentscontainor emit chemicalsknownto Stateof California
to cause cancerand birthdefects or otherreproductiveharm.
This machinewas builtto be operatedaccordingto the safeopera-
tion practicesin this manual As with anytype of powerequipment,
carelessnessor error on the partof the operatorcan resultin serious
injury.This machineis capableof amputatingfingers,hands,toes
and feet and throwingdebris.Failureto observethe followingsafety
instructionscouldresultin seriousinjuryor death.
Your Responsibility--Restrict the useof this powermachineto
personswho read,understand and follow thewarningsand instruc-
tions in this manualand on the machine.
SAVE THESE NSTRUCT ONS!
, Read,understand,and followall instructionson the machineand
in themanual(s)beforeattemptingto assembleand operate.
Failureto do socan resultin serious injuryto the operatorand/
or bystanders.Keepthis manualin a safe placeforfuture and
regularreferenceand for orderingreplacement p arts. Forques-
tions call, 1-800-659-5917.
Be familiarwith all controlsand their properoperation.Knowhow
to stop the machineand disengagethemquickly.
Neverallowchildrenunder 14 yearsof age to operatethis
machine.Children14and over shouldreadand understandthe
instructionsand safe operationpracticesin this manualand on
the machineand be trainedand supervisedby an adulL
Neverallowadultsto operatethis machinewithoutproper
instruction.
Thrownobjectscan causeseriouspersonalinjury. Planyour
snow4hrowing patternto avoiddischargeof materialtoward
roads,bystandersand the like.
Keepbystanders,pets and childrenat bast 75 feet from the
machinewhile it is in operation.Stopmachineif anyoneenters
the area.
Exercisecautionto avoidslippingor falling,especiallywhen
operatingin reverse.
Thoroughlyinspectthearea wherethe equipmentis to be used.
Removeall doormats,newspapers, s leds,boards,wires and other
foreignobjects,whichcouldbe trippedoveror thrownby the auger/
impeller.
Alwayswear safetyglassesor eyeshieldsduringoperationand
while performing an adjustment o r repairto protectyoureyes.
Thrownobjectswhich ricochetcancause seriousinjuryto the
eyes.
, Donot operatewithoutwearingadequatewinteroutergarments.
Donot wearjew@y, long scarvesor otherlooseclothing,which
could becomeentangledin movingparts.Wearfootwearwhich
will improvefooting on slipperysurfaces.
, Usea groundedthree-wireextensioncordand receptaclefor all
machineswith electricstartengines.
, Disengage all controlleversbeforestartingthe engine.
, Neverattemptto make anyadjustmentswhileengineis running,
exceptwherespecificallyrecommendedin the operator'smanual
, Letengineand machineadjustto outdoortemperaturebefore
startingto clearsnow.
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