Sears Craftsman 536.886121 Owner's Manual page 3

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SAFETY RULES
8. Do not tun the engine indoors, except when starting
the engine and for transporting the snow thrower in
or out of the building. Open the outside doors;
exhaust fumesare dangerous (containing CARBON
MONOXIDE, an ODORLESS and DEADLY GAS)
9° Do not clear snow across the face of slopes
Exercise caution when changing direction on
slopes_Do not attempt to clear steep slopes
10. Never operate the snow thrower without proper
guards, plates or other safety protective devices
in place.
11o Never operate the snow thrower near glass
enclosures, automobiles, window wells,
drop-otis, and the like without proper adjustment
of the snow discharge angle. Keep children and
pets away.
12. Do not overload the machine capacity by
attempting to clear snow at too fast a rater
13. Never operate the snow thrower at high transport
speeds on slippery surfaces. Look behind and
use care when backing
14 Never direct discharge at bystanders or allow
anyone in front of the snow thrower.
15. Disengage power to the auger/impeller when
snow thrower is transported or not in use..
16 Llse only attachments and accessories approved
by the manufacturer of the snow thrower (such
as tire chains, electric start kits, etc.),,
17_ Never operate the snow thrower without good
visibility or light. Always be sure of your footing,
and keep a firm hold on the handles, Walk; never
run.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
1. Check shear bolts and other bolts frequently for
proper tightness to be sure the snow thrower
is in safe working condition
2. Never store the snow thrower with fuel in the fuel
tank inside a building where ignition sources are
present such as hot water and space heaters,
clothes dryers, and the like,. Allow the engine to
cool before storing in any enclosure,
3o Always refer to operator's manual instructions
for important details if the snow thrower is to be
stored for an extended period
4 Maintain or replace safety and instruclion labels,
as necessary..
5. Run the snow thrower a few minutes after
throwing snow to prevent freeze-up of the auger/
impeller.
WARNING
This snow thrower Is for use on sidewalks,
driveways, and other ground level surfaces°
CAUTION should be exercised while using on
steep sloping surfaces. DO NOT USE SNOW
THROWER ON SURFACES ABOVE GROUND
LEVEL such as roofs of residences, garages,
porches or other such structures or buildings.
LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. IT
MEANS--ATTENTION!!! BECOME
ALERTI!! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
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_i The engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer, birth de-
fects or other reproductive harm.
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