Operation - Craftsman 88690 - 250cc 28" Path Two Stage Snow Thrower Operator's Manual

Safe Handling of Gasoline
Toavoidpersonalinjuryor propertydamageuseextremecare in
handlinggasoline.Gasolineis extremelyflammableand the vaporsare
explosive.Seriouspersonalinjurycan occurwhengasolineis spilled
on yourselfor yourclotheswhichcan ignite.Washyour skin and
changeclothesimmediately.
• Useonly an approvedgasolinecontainer.
• Extinguishall cigarettes,cigars,pipesand other sources
of ignition.
• Neverfuelmachineindoors.
• Neverremovegas capor add fuel whilethe engineis hot
or running.
• Allowengine to coolat leasttwo minutesbeforerefueling.
• Neveroverfill fueltank. Filltank to no morethan1/2 inch
belowbottomof filler neckto providespacefor fuel
expansion.
• Replacegasolinecap and tightensecurely.
• If gasolineis spilled,wipeit off the engineand equipment.
Movemachineto anotherarea.Wait5 minutesbefore
startingthe engine.
• Neverstorethe machineor fuel containerinsidewhere
thereis an open flame,sparkor pilotlight (e.g.furnace,
waterheater,space heater,clothesdryer etc.).
• Allowmachineto cool at least5 minutesbeforestoring.
• Neverfill containersinsidea vehicleor on a truckor trailer
bed with a plasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainerson the
groundawayfromyourvehicle beforefilling.
• If possible,removegas-powered equipmentfrom thetruck
or trailerand refuelit on the ground.If this is not possible,
then refuelsuch equipmenton a trailerwith a portable
container,ratherthan from a gasolinedispensernozzle.
• Keepthe nozzlein contactwith the rimof the fueltank or
containeropeningat all timesuntil fuelingis complete.Do
notuse a nozzlelock-opendevice.
OPERATION
• Do not puthandsor feet near rotatingparts,in the auger/impeller
housingor chuteassembly.Contactwith the rotatingpartscan
amputatehandsand feet.
• Theauger/impeller control leveris a safetydevice.Neverbypass
its operation.Doingso makesthe machineunsafeand may cause
personalinjury.
• Thecontrol leversmustoperateeasilyin bothdirectionsand
automaticallyreturnto the disengagedpositionwhenreleased.
• Neveroperatewith a missingor damagedchuteassembly.Keep
all safetydevicesin placeand working.
• Neverrun an engine indoorsor in a poorlyventilatedarea. Engine
exhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,an odorlessand deadlygas.
• Do notoperatemachinewhileunder the influenceof alcoholor
drugs.
• Mufflerand engine becomehotand can causea burn.Do not
touch.Keepchildrenaway.
• Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingon or crossinggravel
surfaces.Stay alertfor hidden hazardsor traffic.
• Exercisecautionwhenchangingdirectionand whileoperatingon
slopes.
• Planyoursnow-throwing patternto avoiddischargetowards
windows,walls,cars etc. Thus,avoidingpossibleproperty
damageor personalinjurycausedby a ricochet.
• Neverdirect dischargeat children,bystanders and petsor allow
anyonein front of the machine.
• Donot overloadmachinecapacityby attemptingto clearsnowat
too fastof a rate.
• Neveroperatethis machinewithoutgoodvisibility or light. Always
be sureof yourfootingand keepa firm hold on the handles.Walk,
neverrun.
• Disengage powerto theauger/impellerwhentransportingor not
in use.
• Neveroperatemachineat high transportspeedson slippery
surfaces.Lookdownand behindand usecare whenbackingup.
• If the machineshouldstart to vibrateabnormally, s top the engine,
disconnectthe spark plugwire and groundit againstthe engine.
Inspectthoroughlyfor damage.Repairanydamagebefore
startingand operating.
• Disengage all controlleversand stop enginebeforeyouleave
the operatingposition(behindthe handles).Wait untilthe auger/
impellercomesto a completestop beforeuncloggingthechute
assembly,makingany adjustments, o r inspections.
• Neverput yourhand in the dischargeor collectoropenings.
Alwaysusethe clean-outtool providedto unclogthedischarge
opening.Donot unclogchuteassemblywhileengine is running.
Shutoff engineand remainbehindhandlesuntilall movingparts
havestoppedbeforeunclogging.
• Useonly attachments and accessoriesapprovedby the manufac-
turer (e.g.wheelweights,tire chains,cabsetc.).
• Whenstartingengine,pull cord slowlyuntilresistanceis felt, then
pull rapidly.Rapidretractionof startercord(kickback)will pull
hand and armtowardenginefasterthan youcan let go. Broken
bones,fractures,bruisesor sprainscould result.
• If situationsoccur whichare notcoveredin this manual,use care
and good judgment.ContactCustomerSupportfor assistance
and the nameof your nearestservicingdealer.
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