Safe Operation Practices - Craftsman 247.883960 Operator's Manual

WARNING
This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not
followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of
yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual
before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with
these instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this
symbol, HEED ITS WARNING!
WARNING
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle
components contain or emit chemicals known to State of California
to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
TRAINING
• Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and
in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury to the operator and/
or bystanders. Keep this manual in a safe place for future and
regular reference and for ordering replacement parts.
• Be familiar with all controls and their proper operation. Know how
to stop the machine and disengage them quickly.
• Never allow children under 14 years of age to operate this
machine. Children 14 and over should read and understand the
instructions and safe operation practices in this manual and on
the machine and be trained and supervised by an adult.
• Never allow adults to operate this machine without proper
instruction.
• Thrown objects can cause serious personal injury. Plan your
snow-throwing pattern to avoid discharge of material toward
roads, bystanders and the like.
• Keep bystanders, pets and children at least 75 feet from the
machine while it is in operation. Stop machine if anyone enters
the area.
• Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling, especially when
operating in reverse.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This machine was built to be operated according to the safe opera-
tion practices in this manual. As with any type of power equipment,
carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious
injury. This machine is capable of amputating fingers, hands, toes
and feet and throwing debris. Failure to observe the following safety
instructions could result in serious injury or death.
Your Responsibility—Restrict the use of this power machine to
persons who read, understand and follow the warnings and instruc-
tions in this manual and on the machine.
PREPARATION
Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used.
Remove all doormats, newspapers, sleds, boards, wires and other
foreign objects, which could be tripped over or thrown by the auger/
impeller.
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WARNING
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during operation and
while performing an adjustment or repair to protect your eyes.
Thrown objects which ricochet can cause serious injury to the
eyes.
Do not operate without wearing adequate winter outer garments.
Do not wear jewelry, long scarves or other loose clothing, which
could become entangled in moving parts. Wear footwear which
will improve footing on slippery surfaces.
Use a grounded three-wire extension cord and receptacle for all
machines with electric start engines.
Disengage all control levers before starting the engine.
Adjust collector housing height to clear gravel or crushed rock
surfaces.
Never attempt to make any adjustments while engine is running,
except where specifically recommended in the operator's manual.
Let engine and machine adjust to outdoor temperature before
starting to clear snow.