Craftsman C950-52943-0 owner manual Safety Alert Symboland SignalWords, DAHGER- Amputation Hazard

OPERATORSAFETY

DAHGER- Amputation Hazard

The dischargechute containsa rotating impeller to throwsnow. Never clear or unclog the dischargechutewith your hands. Fingers can quickly become caughtand traumatic amputation or severe lacerationwill result. Always usea clean-outtool to dear or unclog the dischargechute.

DANGER

•Hand contactwith the rotating impeller inside the discharge chute is the most commoncause of injury associated with snowthrowers.

•Thissnowthroweris capable of amputating handsand feet, and throwingobjects. Read and observeall the safety instructionsin this manual. Failure to do so will result in death or serious injury.

Safety Alert Symboland SignalWords

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The safety alert symbol _ and signal word (DANGER, WARNING,CAUTION,or NOTICE)is used to indicate the likeli- hood and potential severity of personal injuryand/or damage to the product. In addition, a hazardsymbol may be used to represent the type of hazard.

_	ANGERindicates a hazard which, if not avoided,will
	result in death or serious injury.
,_lll	WARNINGindicates a hazardwhich, if not avoided, could
	result in death or serious injury.
_	AUTIONindicates a hazardwhich, if not avoided, could
	result in minor or moderate injury.
	NOTICEindicates a situation that could result in damage
	to the product.

Hazard Symbols and Meanings

Safety Alert - identifies safety informationabout

hazardsthat can result in personal injury.

Operator'sManual- Read and understand before performingany activity or running snowthrower.

t_	• Keep a Safe
Rotating Impeller	Distance from
	Snowthrower

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_		Rotating Auger	_	Rotating Gears
_(_	L)	Never Reach into	/_-_	Thrown Objects
		Rotating Parts
		Fire		Explosion
		Shock		ToxicFumes
				Recommended
		Hot Surface		Ear Protection for
				ExtendedUse

Shut off engine and remove spark plug connector beforeperformingmaintenance or repair work.

WARNING

U.S.A. Models: Certain componentsin this productand its

related accessories containchemicalsknown to the state of of California to causecancer,birth defects, or other repro- ductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

Certification: This equipmentmeets the requirementsof ANSI B71.3-2005 for snowthrowers.

WARNING

U.S.A. Models: The engine exhaust from this productcon- rains chemicalsknown to the State of California to cause

cancer, birth defects, or other reproductiveharm.

WARNING

U.S.A. Models: Batteryposts,terminals, and related acces- sories containlead and lead components- chemicalsknown to the State of California to causecancer and reproductive

harm. Wash hands after handling.