Craftsman 247.881900 Operator's Manual page 4

__L This symbol points out i mportant safety i nstructions
which, ifnot f ollowed, could e ndanger the personal
safety and/or property ofyourself and others. Read
and follow allinstructions inthis manual before
attempting tooperate this machine. Failure tocomply with these
instructions may result inpersonal injury. When y ou see this symbol,
HEED I TS WARNING!
Your Responsibility: Restrict the use ofthis power machine to
persons who read, understand, and follow t he warnings and instruc-
tions i nthis manual and onthe machine.
This machine was built t obeoperated according totherules f or
safe operation inthis manual. Aswith any type ofpower equipment,
carelessness orerror onthe part o fthe operator can result inserious
injury. This machine iscapable ofamputating hands and feet a nd
throwing objects. Failure toobserve the following safety instructions
could r esult inserious injury o rdeath.
Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle
components contain or emit chemicals known to State of California to
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cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
TRAINING
,, Read,understand,andfollowall instructionson the machineand in
the manual(s)beforeattemptingto assembleand operate.Keepthis
manualina safe placefor future andregular referenceandfor ordering
replacementparts.
,, Be familiarwith all controls andtheir proper operation.Know howto stop
the machineanddisengagethem quickly.
,, Neverallowchildrenunder 14years oldto operatethis machine.Chil-
dren 14years old and overshouldread and understandthe operation
instructionsand safetyrulesin this manualand shouldbe trained and
supervisedbya parent.
,, Neverallowadultsto operatethis machinewithout properinstruction.
,, Thrownobjectscan causeseriouspersonalinjury.Plan your snow-
throwingpattern to avoid dischargeof materialtoward roads,bystanders
andthe like.
,, Keepbystanders,helpers,pets andchildren at least 75 feet fromthe
machinewhileit is inoperation.Stop machineif anyoneentersthe area.
,, Exercisecaution to avoid slipping or falling, especiallywhen operatingin
reverse.
PREPARATION
Thoroughlyinspectthe area wherethe equipmentis to be used.Remove all
doormats,newspapers, s leds,boards,wiresandotherforeignobjects,which
could be trippedoveror thrown bythe auger/impeller.
,, Alwayswearsafetyglasses or eye shields duringoperationandwhile
performingan adjustmentor repairto protectyour eyes. Thrownobjects
which ricochetcan causeserious injury to the eyes.
,, Donot operatewithoutwearing adequatewinteroutergarments.Donot
wearjewelry, long scarvesor otherloose clothing,whichcould become
entangled inmoving parts.Wear footwearwhichwill improvefooting on
slippery surfaces.
,, Usea groundedthree-wireextensioncord and receptaclefor all units
with electricstart engines.
,, Adjustcollector housingheightto clear gravelor crushedrock surfaces.
,, Disengageall control leversbeforestartingthe engine.
,, Neverattemptto makeany adjustmentswhileengine is running,except
where specificallyrecommendedinthe operator'smanual.
,, Let engineand machineadjustto outdoortemperaturebeforestartingto
clear snow.
Safe Handling of Gasoline
Toavoidpersonalinjury or propertydamageuse extremecarein handling
gasoline.Gasolineis extremely flammableand the vaporsare explosive.
Serious personalinjury can occurwhen gasolineis spilledonyourselfor your
clothes,whichcan ignite.Washyour skinand changeclothesimmediately.
,, Useonly an approvedgasolinecontainer.
,, Extinguishall cigarettes,cigars,pipes and othersourcesof ignition.
,, Neverfuel machineindoors.
,, Neverremovegas cap or addfuel whilethe engine is hot or running.
,, Allow engine to cool at least two minutesbefore refueling.
,, Neveroverfill fuel tank.Fill tank to no morethan Y2 inch belowbottomof
filler neck to providespacefor fuel expansion.
,, Replacegasolinecap andtighten securely.
,, If gasolineis spilled, wipeit off the engine andequipment.Move
machineto anotherarea.Wait 5 minutesbeforestartingthe engine.
,, Neverstore the machineor fuel container insidewherethere is an open
flame, sparkor pilot light (e.g.furnace,water heater,space heater,
clothesdryeretc.).
,, Allow machineto cool at least 5 minutes beforestoring.
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