Safety Instructions; Training; Preparation; California Proposition - Craftsman 247.88173 Operator's Manual

This symbolpointsout importantsafetyinstructionswhich,if not
followed,couldendangerthepersonalsafetyand/orpropertyof
yourselfand others. Readand followall instructionsin this manual
beforeattemptingto operatethis machine.Failureto complywith
these instructionsmay resultin personalinjury.Whenyou seethis
symbol,HEEDITS WARNING!
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
EngineExhaust,someof its constituents,and certainvehicle
componentscontainor emit chemicalsknownto Stateof California
to cause cancerand birthdefects or otherreproductiveharm,
This machinewas builtto be operatedaccordingto the safeopera-
tion practicesin this manual.As with anytype of powerequipment,
carelessnessor error on the partof the operatorcan resultin serious
injury.This machineis capableof amputatingfingers,hands,toes
and feet and throwingdebris.Failureto observethe followingsafety
instructionscouldresultin seriousinjuryor death.
Your Responsibility--Restrict the use of this powermachineto
personswho read,understand and follow thewarningsand instruc-
tions in this manualand on the machine,
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
TRAiNiNG
• Read,understand,and followall instructions on the machineand
in themanual(s)beforeattemptingto assembleand operate.
Failureto do socan resultin serious injuryto the operatorand/
or bystanders.Keepthis manualin a safe placeforfuture and
regularreferenceand for orderingreplacement p arts.
• Be familiarwith all controlsand their properoperation.Knowhow
to stop the machineand disengagethemquickly.
• Neverallowchildrenunder 14 yearsof age to operatethis
machine.Children14and over shouldreadand understandthe
instructionsand safe operationpracticesin this manualand on
the machineand be trainedand supervisedby an adult.
Neverallowadultsto operatethis machinewithoutproper
instruction.
• Thrownobjectscan causeseriouspersonalinjury. Planyour
snow-throwing patternto avoiddischargeof materialtoward
roads,bystandersand the like.
Keepbystanders,pets and childrenat least75 feet from the
machinewhile it is in operation.Stopmachineif anyoneenters
the area.
• Exercisecautionto avoidslippingor falling,especiallywhen
operatingin reverse.
PREPARATION
Thoroughlyinspect t hearea wherethe equipmentisto be used.
Removeall doormats,newspapers, s leds,boards,wires and other
foreignobjects,whichcouldbe trippedoveror thrownby the auger/
impeller.
• Alwayswear safetyglassesor eyeshieldsduringoperationand
while performing an adjustment o r repairto protectyoureyes.
Thrownobjectswhich ricochetcancause seriousinjuryto the
eyes.
Donot operatewithoutwearingadequatewinteroutergarments.
Donot wearjewelry,long scarvesor otherlooseclothing,which
could becomeentangledin movingparts.Wearfootwearwhich
will improvefooting on slipperysurfaces.
Usea groundedthree-wireextensioncordand receptaclefor all
machineswith electricstartengines.
Disengage all controlleversbeforestartingthe engine.
Adjust collectorhousingheightto cleargravelor crushedrock
surfaces.
• Neverattemptto make anyadjustmentswhileengineis running,
exceptwherespecificallyrecommendedin the operator'smanual.
Letengineand machineadjustto outdoortemperaturebefore
startingto clearsnow.
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