Safe Operation Practices - Craftsman 247.886700 Owner's Manual

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SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR WALK-BEHIND SNOW THROWERS
THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH, IF NOT FOLLOWED COULD
ENDANGER THE PERSONAL SAFETY ANDIOR PROPERTY OF YOURSELF AND OTHERS. READ AND
FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE YOUR SNOW
THROWER.
To reduce the potential for any injury, comply with the following safety instructions. Failure to comply with
the instructions may result in personal injury.
TRAINING
1. Read this owner's gurde carelutly. Be thoroughly faro, liar with
the controls and proper use of the equipment. Know how to
stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly.
2. Never allow ch=ldren to operate equipment, Never allow
adults to Qperate equipment without proper instruclions
3. No one should operate this unit while intoxicated or while
taking medication that Jmpabrs the senses or react,ons.
4. Keep the area of operabOn clear of all persons, especially
small chlldren ana pets.
5. Exerose caution to avo_o shpplng or failing, especially when
operating in reverse,
PREPARATION
1. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be
used an=: remove all door mats, sleds, boards, wires and
other foreign objects.
2. D_sengage all ctutches and shift into neul;al before starting
engine
3. Do nol operate equipment wJlhout wearing adequate w=mer
ouler garments. Wear footwear which will improve footing
on slippery surfaces.
4. Check the fuel before starting the engine, Gasoline is an ex-
tremely flammable fuel. Do not fill the gasoline tank _ndoors,
while the engine is running, or while the engine is Still hot
Replace gasoline cap securely and wipe off any spilled
gasoline before starting Ihe engine as it may cause a fire or
explosion.
5. Use a grounded three wire plug-in for all units with electric
drive motors or eleclnc starting motors.
6. Ad:lust auger housing height 1o clear gravel or crushed rock
surface
7 Never attempt to make any adlustmenls while engine is run-
ning (except where specifically recommended by
manulacturer).
8 Le! engine and machine adjust to outdoor temperature before
starting tO clear snow.
9. Always wear safety glasses or eye shtelds during operation
or wh;Ie performing an adjustment or repanr, to protecl eyes
trom foreign objects that may be thrown from the machine
_n any direction.
OPERATION
1. Do not put hanc_s or feet near rotating paris Keep clear of
discharge opening at all times.
2. Exercise extreme caution when operating on Or crossing
gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards
or traffic DO not carry passengers.
3. Aher strtklng a foreign object, stop the engine, remove wire
from spark plug, and thoroughly inspect the snow lhrower
for any damage. Repair the _amage before restarting and
operating the snow thrower.
4. If the snow thrower should start to vnbrate abnormally, stop
the engine and check immediately for the cause. Vibration
is generally a warmng of trouble.
5. Stop engine whenever you leave the operating position,
before unclogging the auger!impeller housing or discharge
guide, and making any repairs, adjustments, or inspections.
6. Take all possible precautMons when leaving the unit un-
attended. Disengage the augerlimpeller, shift rote neutral,
slop the engine, and remove the key,
7, When cleaning, repairing, or respecting, make certain
auger/impeller and all moving parts have stopped. D_seon-
nee( spark plug wire and keep away from plug to prevent
accidental starling.
8. Do net run engine indoors, except when starting engine and
transporting snow thrower in or out el building. Open doors.
Exhaust fumes are dangerous+
9. Do not clear snow across the face of slopes. Exercise ex-
treme caution when changing direction on slopes. Do n,otat-
tempt to clear steep slopes.
10. Never operate snow thrower without guards, plates, or oLher
safety protection devices in place.
11 Never operate snow thrower near glass enclosures,
automobiles, windows wells, drop oils, etc., without proper
adjustment ol snow thrower discharge angle. Keep chntdren
and pets away.
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Do not overload machine capacity by attempting to clear
snow at too fasl a rate,
Never operate 1he machine at high transport speeds on slip-
pery surfaces. Look behind and use care when backing.
Never direct discharge at bystanders or allow anyone in front
of unit.
Oise_gage power to augertimpellet when transporting or not
in use.
Use only attachments and accessories approved by the
manufacturer of snow thrower (SuCh as wheel weights,
counterweights, cabs, etc.).
Never operate the snow thrower without good ws_bility or light.
Always be sure of your fooling and keep a firm hold on the
handles. Watk, never run,
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
1. Check shear bolts, engine mounting bolls, etc, at frequent
intervals for proper tightness to be sure equipment is in safe
working condition.
2. Never slore the machine w_tn fuel in the fuel lank reside a
building where ignition sources are present, such as hot water
and space heaters, clothes dnters, and the Iqke. Allow engine
to cool before storing _n any enclosure.
3. Always refer to owner's manual instructions for important
details if snow thrower nSto be store0 for an extended penod.
4. Mainta, n or replace safety and instruction labels, as
necessary.
5. Run machine a few minutes alter throwing snow to prevent
freeze up of auger/impeller.
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