Fuel Safety; Operating Safety; Safe Storage; Repair/Adjustments Safety - Sears Craftsman 536.884561 Owner's Manual

3hp 21" single stage auger propelled snow thrower
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your footing, and keep a firm hold on the
handles. Walk; never run.
, This snow thrower is for use on side-
walks, driveways,
and other ground level
surfaces.
CAUTION:
should be exercised
while using on steep sloping st_rfaceso DO
NOT USE SNOW THROWER
ON
SURFACES
ABOVE GROUND LEVEL
such as roofs of residences,
garages,
porches or other such structures or
buildings,
• Check all bolts at frequent intervals for
proper tightness to be sure the snow
thrower is in safe working condition.
• Disengage
clutch before starting the
engine.
• Let engine and snow thrower adjust to
outdoor temperatures
before starting to
clear snow.
FUEL SAFETY
• Handle fuel with care_ it is highly flam_
mable.
• Use an approved container.
• Check fuel supply before each use,
allowing space for expansion as the heat
of the engine and/or sun can cause fuel to
expand.
° Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care.
Never fill fuel tank indoors. Replace fuel
tank cap securely
and wipe up spilled
fuel.
• Never remove the fuel tank cap or add
fuel to a running or hot engine.
• Never store fuel or snow thrower withfuel
in the tank inside a building where fumes
may reach an open flame.
OPERATING
SAFETY
• Never allow children or young teenagers
to operate the snow thrower. Keep them
away whi_e it is operating_ Never allow
adults to operate the snow thrower
without proper instruction.
• Do not operate this machine if you are
taking drugs or other medication which
can cause drowsiness
or affect your
ability to operate this machine.
• Do not use this machine if you are
mentally or physically unabl e to operate
this machine safely.
, Always wear safety glasses or eye
shields during operation or while perform-
ing an adjustment
or repair to protect
your eyes from foreign objects that may
be thrown from the snow thrower.
• Do not put hands or feet near or under
rotating parts. Keep Clear ofthe discharge
opening at all times.
,
Exercise extreme caution to avoid slipping
or falling, especially
when operating
in
reverse or backing up.
• Do not clear snow across the face of
slopes. Excercise
caultion when changing
direction on slopes. Do not attempt to
clear steep slopes.
, Never operate the snow thrower without
proper guards, plates, or other safety
protective devices in place.
- Never operate the snow thrower near
glass enclosures,
automobiles,
window
wells, drop-offs, and the like without
proper adjustment
of the snow discharge
angle. Keep children
and pets away.
, Never operate the snow thrower at high
transport speeds on slippery surfaces°
Look behind and use care when backing.
- Never direct discharge
at bystanders
or
allow anyone in front of the snow thrower.
• Do not run the engine indoors, except
when starting the engine and for trans-
porting the snow thrower in or Out of the
building° Open the outside doors; exhaust
fumes are dangerous,
containing
CAR-
BON MONOXIDE,
an ODORLESS
and
DEADLY GAS.
• Take all possible precautions
when
leaving the snow thrower unattended
Disengage the auger/impeller,
stop
engine, and remove key.
• Do not overload the machine capacity by
attempting to clear snow at too fast a rate
SAFE STORAGE
• Always refer to the owner's manual
instructions
for !mportant details if the
snow thrower iS to be stored for an
extended period.
• Disengage power to the auger/impeller
when snow thrower is transported
or not
in use.
• Never store the snow thrower with fuel in
the fuel tank inside a building where
ignition sources are present such as water
and space heaters, clothes dryers, and
the like. Allow the engine to coot before
storing in any enclosure.
REPAIR/ADJUSTMENTS
SAFETY
• After striking a foreign object, stop the
engine (motor). Turn key to OFF position
and remove key to prevent accidental
starting. Thoroughly
inspect the
snowthrower
for any damage, and repair
the damage before restarting and
operating
it.

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