Safety Rules - Craftsman 842.242560 Owner's Manual

SAFETY RULES
Safe Operation Practices for the Snow Thrower Attachment
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not stop or start suddenly when going uphill or downhill.
• When using the vehicle with a
snow
thrower, proceed as follows:
• Remove snow only in daylight
or
in good artificiaJ light
• Never make any adjustments while the engine is running if the
operator must dismount to do so.
• Shut the engine off when unclogging chute.
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Use only approved drawbar hitch points.
Umit loads to
those
you
can
safely control.
Use care when pulling loads or using heavy equipment.
Keep the vehicle and attachments in good operating condition,
and keep safety devices in place. When using Three Point Hitch
remove attachments from hitch before making any repairs on
attachment or hitch.
Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight, all
cotter
pins and retainer
springs in place 10 be 'sure the equipment is in safe working
condition. .
Never run snow thrower into heavy material at high speeds.
Watch out for traffic when crossing or
near
roadways.
When using any attachments, never direct discharge of
materiaJ
toward bystanders nor allow anyone near the vehicle while in
operation.
Open doors if the engine is run in the garage; exhaust fumes are
dangerous.
Do
not run the engine indoors.
Handle fuel with care - it is highly flammable.
Use approved fuel containers.
Never remove the cap of the fuel tank
or
add fuel 10 a running or
hot engine, or fill the tank indoors. Wipe up spilled fuel.
Do
not tum sharply. Use care when backing.
Use counterweights or wheel weights and tire chains when
suggested in this owner's manual.
Never store equipment'with fuel in the tank inside
a
building
where fumes may reach an open flame
or
spark. Allow the
engines 10 cool before
storing
in any enclosure.
To
reduce fire hazard, keep the engine free of grass,
leaves
or
excessive grease.
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• The vehicles and attachments should be stopped and inspected
for damage after striking a foreign object, and the damage should
be repaired before restarting and operating the equipment.
• Do
not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the
engine.
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Reduce speed on slopes and make turns gradually to prevent
tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme caution when
changing direction on slopes,
Do
not shift gears while going up or down slopes. Choose a
gear low enough to negotiate the slope without stopping and
shifting gears.
Stay alert for holes in the terrain and other hidden hazards.
Do not drive too close to creeks, ditches and public highways.
Disengage power to attachments and stop the engine before
leaving the operator's position.
Take all possible precautions when leaving the vehicle
unattended, such as disengaging the attachment clutch lever or
switch, lowering the attachments, shift tractor into
neutr~,
setting
the parking brake, stopping the engine, and removing the key.
Disengage all power to snow thrower, stop the engine, remove
key from ignition switch before cleaning, making an adjustment
or repairs.
Disengage all attachment clutches and shift into neutral before
attempting to start the engine.
Drive slowly when front or rear mounted attachment is in
transport position.
Disengage power to attachments when transporting or not in
use.
Always get on or off your tractor from the operators left side.
Clear the work area of objects which might be picked up and
thrown.
Always wear substantial footwear. Do not wear loose fitting
clothes that could get caught in moving parts.
Keep your eyes and mind on your tractor, snow thrower and the
area being cleaned. Don't let other interests distract you.
Do not attempt to operate your tractor or snow thrower when not
in the drivers seat.
Do not carry passengers. Keep children and
pets
a safe
distance away.
Know the controls and how to stop quickly. READ THE
OWNER'S MANUAL .
Do not allow children to operate vehicle. Do not allow adults to
operate it without proper instruction.
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Exercise special car6 when removing snow around fixed objects
in order to prevent the blades from striking them: Neller
deliberately run tractor or snow thrower into or over any foreign
objects.
• Additional rear wheel weights are required to stabilize the
tractor when the snow thrower is mounted to it.
• Never shift gears until tractor comes to a stop.
• Never place hands or feet near the snow auger, in the deflector
(discharge chute) or near any moving parts while tractor or
snow thrower is running. /JJways keep clear of discharge chute.
LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT alIT IMPORTANT
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. IT MEANS-ATTENTION!
BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY lS It-.'VOLVED.
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