Hazard Symbols And The Meanings - Craftsman C950-52850-0 Owner's Manual

General Information
This instruction book is written for a person with some mechanical ability.
Like most service books, not all the steps are described. Steps on how to
loosen or tighten fasteners are steps anyone can follow with some
mechanical ability. Read and follow these instructions before you use the
unit.
Know your product: If you understand the unit and how the unit
operates, you will get the best performance. As you read this manual,
compare the illustrations to the unit. Learn the location and the function of
the controls. To help prevent an accident, follow the operating instructions
and the safety rules. Keep this manual for future reference.
IMPORTANT: Many units are not assembled and are sold in cartons. It is
the responsibility of the owner to make sure the assembly instructions in
this manual are exactly followed. Other units are purchased in an
assembled condition. On assembled units, it is the responsibility of the
owner to make sure the unit is correctly assembled. The owner must
carefully check the unit according to the instructions in this manual before
it is first used.
This manual contains safety information to make you
aware of the hazards and risks associated with snow
throwers, and how to avoid them. The snow thrower is designed and
intended for removal of snow, and should not be used for any other
purpose. It is important that you read and understand these
instructions, and anyone operating the equipment read and
understand these instructions.
WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive
harm.
A signal word (DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION) is used with the alert
symbol to indicate the likelihood and the potential severity of injury. In
addition, a hazard symbol may be used to represent the type of hazard.
DANGER indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, might result
in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION, when used without the alert symbol, indicates a
situation that could result in damage to the equipment.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

Hazard Symbols and the meanings

These symbols are used on your equipment and defined in your operating
manual. Review and understand the meanings. The use of one of these
symbols combined with a signal word will alert you to potential hazards
and how to avoid them.
Safety Alert ï Identifies safety information about
hazards that can result in personal injury.
Operator's Manual ï Read and understand
before performing any activity or running
equipment.
Rotating auger
Rotating impeller
Toxic fumes
Rotating gears
Thrown objects
Keep a safe distance
from the equipment.
Never reach into
rotating parts.
Shut off engine and
remove spark plug
connector before
performing maintenance
or repair work.
Recommended ear
protection for
extended use.
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Fire
Explosion
Shock
Hot Surface