Rules For Safe Operation - Sears Craftsman C950-52009-0 Owner's Manual

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
IMPORTANT
,_ WARNING: Always disconnect the spark plug wire and place it where it cannot make contact with _'_
spark plug to prevent accidental starting during: Preparation, Maintenance, or Storage of your
snow blower,
SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR WALK-BEHIND SNOW BLOWER
DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT BEFORE READING THIS MANUAL
Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and
certain vehicle components contain or emit
chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects or other repro-
ductive harm.
Battery posts, terminals and related accesso-
ries contain lead and lead compounds, chemi-
cals known to the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other reproductive
harm. WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING.
TRAINING
1. Read the operating and service instruction manual care-
fully. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the
proper use of the equipment. Know how to stop the unit
and disengage the controls quickly.
2. Never allow children to operate the equipment. Never al-
low adults to operate the equipment without proper in-
struction.
3. Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particu-
larly small children and pets.
4. Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling especially
when operating in reverse.
PREPARATION
1. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to
be used and remove all doormats, sleds, boards, wires,
and other foreign objects.
2. Disengage all clutches before starting the engine.
3. Do not operate the equipment without wearing adequate
winter outer garments. Wear footwear that wilt improve
footing on slippery surfaces.
4. Handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable.
(a) Use an approved fuel container.
(b) Never add fuel to a running engine or hot engine.
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(c) Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. Never fill
fuel tank indoors.
(d) Replace gasoline cap securely and wipe up spilled
fuel.
For all units with electric starting motors use electric
starting extension cords certified CSA/UL. Use only with
a receptacle that has been installed in accordance with
local inspection authorities.
Adjust the auger housing height to clear gravel or
crushed rock surface.
Under no circumstances should any adjustments be
made while the engine is running (except when specifi-
cally recommended by manufacturer).
8. Let engine and machine adjust to outdoor temperatures
before starting to clear snow.
9. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during opera-
tion or while performing an adjustment or repair to protect
eyes from foreign objects that may be thrown from the
machine.
OPERATION
1. Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
Keep clear of the discharge opening at ait times.
2. Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing
gravel drives, walks or roads. Stay alert for hidden haz-
ards or traffic.
3. Never discharge snow onto public roads or near moving
traffic.
4. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, remove
the wire from the spark plug, thoroughly inspect snow
blower for any damage, and repair the damage before re-
starting and operating the snow blower.
5. If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the en-
gine and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is
generally a warning of trouble.
6. Stop the engine and remove spark plug wire whenever
you leave the operating position, before unclogging the
auger/Impeller housing or discharge chute and when
making any repairs, adjustments, or inspections.
7. When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain
the augedlmpetler and all moving parts have stopped
and all controls are disengaged. Disconnect the spark
plug wire and keep the wire away from the spark plug to
prevent accidental starting.