Safe Handling of Gasoline
Toavoidpersonalinjuryor propertydamageuseextremecare in
handlinggasoline.Gasolineis extremelyflammableand the vaporsare
explosive.Seriouspersonalinjurycan occurwhengasolineis spilled
on yourselfor yourclotheswhichcan ignite. Washyour skin and
changeclothesimmediately.
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Use onlyan approvedgasolinecontainer.
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Extinguishall cigarettes,cigars,pipesand other sourcesof
ignition.
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Neverfuel machineindoors.
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Neverremovegas capor add fuel whilethe engineis hot or
running.
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Allowengineto coolat leasttwo minutesbeforerefueling.
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Neveroverfillfuel tank.Filltank to no morethan1/2 inchbelow
bottomof filler neck to providespace forfuel expansion.
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Replacegasolinecapand tighten securely.
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If gasolineis spilled,wipe it off theengineand equipment.Move
machineto anotherarea.Wait5 minutesbeforestartingthe
engine.
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Neverstorethe machineor fuel containerinsidewherethereis an
openflame,spark or pilotlight(e.g. furnace,waterheater,space
heater,clothesdryeretc.).
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Allowmachineto cool at least 5 minutesbeforestoring.
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Neverfill containersinsidea vehicleor on a truckor trailerbed
with a plasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainerson the groundaway
fromyour vehiclebeforefilling.
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If possible,removegas-powered equipmentfrom the truckor
trailerand refuelit on the ground.If this is not possible,then refuel
such equipment o n a trailerwith a portablecontainer,ratherthan
froma gasolinedispensernozzle.
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Keepthe nozzlein contactwith the rimof the fuel tank or
containeropeningat all times untilfuelingis complete.Do not use
a nozzlelock-opendevice.
OPERATION
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Do not puthandsor feet near rotatingparts,in the auger/impeller
housingor chuteassembly.Contactwith the rotatingpartscan
amputatehandsand feet.
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Theauger/impeller control leveris a safetydevice.Neverbypass
its operation.Doingso makesthe machineunsafeand may cause
personalinjury.
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Thecontrol leversmustoperateeasilyin bothdirectionsand
automaticallyreturnto the disengagedpositionwhenreleased.
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Neveroperatewith a missingor damagedchuteassembly.Keep
all safetydevicesin placeand working.
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Neverrun an engine indoorsor in a poorlyventilatedarea. Engine
exhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,an odorlessand deadlygas.
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Do notoperatemachinewhileunder the influenceof alcoholor
drugs.
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Mufflerand engine becomehotand can causea burn.Do not
touch.Keepchildrenaway.
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Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingon or crossinggravel
surfaces.Stay alertfor hidden hazardsor traffic.
Exercisecautionwhenchangingdirectionand whileoperatingon
slopes.
Planyoursnow-throwing patternto avoiddischargetowards
windows,walls,cars etc. Thus,avoidingpossibleproperty
damageor personalinjurycausedby a ricochet.
Preventpossiblepropertydamageor personalinjuryfrom
object ricochetby planningyoursnowthrowingpatternto avoid
dischargetowardswindows,walls,cars,etc.
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Donot overloadmachinecapacityby attemptingto clearsnowat
too fastof a rate.
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Neveroperatethis machinewithoutgoodvisibility or light. Always
be sureof yourfootingand keepa firm hold on the handles.Walk,
neverrun.
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Disengage powerto theauger/impellerwhentransportingor not
in use.
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Neveroperatemachineat high transportspeedson slippery
surfaces.Lookdownand behindand usecare whenbackingup.
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If the machineshouldstart to vibrateabnormally, s top the engine,
disconnectthe spark plugwire and groundit againstthe engine.
Inspectthoroughlyfor damage.Repairanydamagebefore
startingand operating.
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Disengage all controlleversand stop enginebeforeyouleave
the operatingposition(behindthe handles).Wait untilthe auger/
impellercomesto a completestop beforeuncloggingthechute
assembly,makingany adjustments, o r inspections.
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Neverput yourhand in the dischargeor collectoropenings.Do
not unclogchuteassemblywhileengineis running.Shutoff
engineand remainbehindhandlesuntilall movingparts have
stoppedbeforeunclogging.
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Useonly attachments and accessoriesapprovedby the manufac-
turer (e.g.wheelweights,tire chains,cabsetc.).
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Whenstartingengine,pull cord slowlyuntilresistanceis felt, then
pull rapidly.Rapidretractionof startercord(kickback)will pull
hand and armtowardenginefasterthan youcan let go. Broken
bones,fractures,bruisesor sprainscould result.
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Call 1-800-4MY-HOME for the locationof the nearestSearsParts
& RepairServiceCenter.
CLEARING
A CLOGGED
DISCHARGE
CHUTE
Handcontactwith the rotatingimpellerinsidethe dischargechute
is the mostcommoncauseof injuryassociatedwith snowthrowers.
Neveruse yourhand to cleanout thedischargechute.
Toclear thechute:
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SHUTTHE ENGINEOFF!
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Wait 10secondsto be surethe impellerbladeshavestopped
rotating.
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Alwaysusea clean-outtool, not yourhands.
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