Safety Rules - Craftsman 842.240563 Owner's Manual

SAFETY RULES
Safe Operation Practices for Snow Thrower Attachments
A
WARNING: This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to
observe the following instructions could result in serious injury or death.
•
Know the controls and how to stop quickly. READ
THE OWNER'S MANUAL.
•
Do not allow children to operate vehicle. Do not
allow adults to operate it without proper instruction.
•
Do not carry passengers. Keep children and pets a
safe distance away.
•
Always wear substantial footwear. Do not wear
loose fitting clothes that could get caught in moving
parts.
•
Keep your eyes and mind on your tractor, snow
thrower and the area being cleaned. Don't let other
interests distract you.
•
Do not attempt to operate your tractor or snow
thrower when not in the drivers seat.
•
Always get on or off your tractor from the operator's
left side.
•
Clear the work area of objects which might be
picked up and thrown.
•
Disengage all attachment clutches and shift to
neutral before attempting to start the engine.
•
Disengage power to attachments and stop the
engine before leaving the operator's position.
•
Disengage all power to snow thrower, stop the
engine, remove key from ignition switch before
cleaning, making adjustments or repairs.
•
Disengage power to attachments when transporting
or not in use.
•
Drive slowly when front or rear mounted attachment
is in transport position.
•
Take all possible precautions when leaving the
vehicle unattended, such as disengage the
attachment clutch lever or switch, lower the
attachment, shift the tractor into neutral, set the park
brake, stop the engine and remove the key.
•
Do not stop or start suddenly when going uphill or
downhill.
•
Reduce speed on slopes and make turns gradually
to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise
extreme caution'-when changing direction on slopes.
•
Do not shift gears'while going up or down slopes.
Choose a gear low enough to negotiate the slope
without stopping to shift gears.
•
Stay alert for holes in the terrain and other hidden
hazards.
•
Do not drive too close to creeks, ditches and public
highways.
•
Exercise special care when removing snow around
fixed objects in order to prevent the blades from
striking them. Never deliberately run tractor or snow
thrower into or over any foreign objects. .
Never shift gears until tractor comes to a stop. •
Never place hands or feet near the snow auger, in •
the deflector (discharge chute) or near any moving
parts wile the tractor or snow thrower is running.
Always keep clear of discharge chute.
3
•
Uses care when pulling loads or using heavy
equipment.
•
Use only approved drawbar hitch points.
•
Limit loads to those you can safely control.
•
Do not turn sharply. Use care when backing,.
•
Use counterweights or wheel weights and tire chains
as noted in this manual.
•
Never run snow thrower into heavy material at high
speeds.
•
Watch out for traffic when crossing or operating
near roadways
•
When using any attachments, never direct
discharge of material toward bystanders nor allow
anyone near the vehicle while in operation.
•
Handle fuel with care· it is highly flammable.
•
Use only approved fuel containers
•
Never remove the cap of the fuel tank or add fuel to
a running or hot engine, or fill the tank indoors.
Wipe up any spilled fuel.
•
Open doors if the engine is run in the garage,
exhaust furnes are dangerous. Do not run the
engine indoors.
•
Keep the vehicle and attachments in good operating
condition, and keep safety devices in place. When
using three Point Hitch remove attachments from
hitch before making any repairs to attachment or
hitch.
•
Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight, all cotter pins
and retainer springs in place to be sure the
equipment is in safe working condition.
•
Never store equipment with fuel inside a building
where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.
Allow the engine to cool before storing in any'
enclosure.
•
To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine free of
grass, leaves or excessive grease.
•
The vehicle and attachments should be stopped and
inspected for damage after striking a foreign object,
and the damage should be repaired before
restarting and operating the equipment.
Do not change the engine governor settings or
•
overspeed the engine.
Look for this sYlTlbol to point out
important safety precautions. It means
CAUTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!!
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
CAUTION: Always disconnect spark
plug wire and place wire where it cannot
contact spark plug in order to prevent
accidental starting when adjusting or
making repairs.
---------------------------------~---------~