Operator Safety - Craftsman C950-52844-1 Owner's Manual

OPERATOR SAFETY

DANGER - Amputation Hazard
The discharge chute contains a rotating
impeller to throw snow. Never clear or unclog
the discharge chute with your hands. Fingers
can quickly become caught and traumatic
amputation or severe laceration will result.
Always use a clean-out tool to clear or unclog
the discharge chute.
• Hand contact with the rotating impeller inside the discharge
chute is the most common cause of injury associated with
snowthrowers.
• This snowthrower is capable of amputating hands and feet,
and throwing objects. Read and observe all the safety
instructions in this manual. Failure to do so will result in
death or serious injury.
Safety Alert Symbol and Signal Words
The safety alert symbol
WARNING, CAUTION, or NOTICE) is used to indicate the likeli-
hood and potential severity of personal injury and/or damage to
the product. 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, could
result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE indicates a situation that could result in damage
to the product.
U.S.A. Models: Certain components in this product and its
related accessories contain chemicals known to the state of
of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other repro-
ductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
Certification: This equipment meets the requirements of ANSI
B71.3-2005 for snowthrowers.
DANGER
and signal word (DANGER,
WARNING
Hazard Symbols and Meanings
Safety Alert – Identifies safety information about
hazards that can result in personal injury.
Operator's Manual – Read and understand before
performing any activity or running snowthrower.
Rotating Impeller
Rotating Auger
Never Reach into
Rotating Parts
Fire
Shock
Hot Surface
Shut off engine and remove spark plug connector
before performing maintenance or repair work.
U.S.A. Models: The engine exhaust from this product con-
tains chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
U.S.A. Models: Battery posts, terminals, and related acces-
sories contain lead and lead components - chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive
harm. Wash hands after handling.
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Keep a Safe
Distance from
Snowthrower
Rotating Gears
Thrown Objects
Explosion
Toxic Fumes
Recommended
Ear Protection for
Extended Use
WARNING
WARNING