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Craftsman 536.884681 Owner's Manual page 3

5 horsepower 21 inch single stage auger propelled snow thrower electric start

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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
surfaces.
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 bo_s 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.
mableo
- 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
with fuel
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 while 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 unable 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 of the 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.
Exercise
caution
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 augedimpoller,
stop
engine,
and remove
key.
, Do not overload the machine
capacity
by
attempting
to clear snow at to_) fast a rate.
SAFE
STORAGE
° Always
refer to the owner's
manual
instructions
for important
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. Atlow the engine to cool
before storing
in any enclosure.
REPAIR!ADJUSTMENTS
SAFETY
• After striking
a foreign
object,
stop the
engine
(motor).. Turn the ignition
OFF to
prevent
accidental
starting.
Thoroughly
inspect the snow thrower
for any damage,
and repair the damage
before
restarting
and operating
ito
- If snow thrower
should
start to vibrate
abnormally,
stop engine (motor)
and

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