Craftsman 536885211 manual Fuel Safety, May reach an open flame, Operating Safety, Safe Storage

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• Useonlyattachmentsandaccessories

approvedby the manufacturer of the snow thrower (such as electric starter kits, etc.).

Never operate the snow thrower without good visibility or light. Always be sure of

your footing, and keep a firm hold on the handles. Walk; never run.

This snow thrower is for use on side-

walks, driveways, and other ground level surfaces. CAUTION: should be exemised

while using on steep sloping surfaces. DO NOT USE SNOW THROWER ON SURFACES ABOVE GROUND LEVEL

such as roofs of residences, garages, porches or other such structures or buildings.

Check all bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness to be sure the snow thrower is in safe working condition.

Disengage clutch before starting the engine.

Let engine and snow thrower adjust to

outdoor temperatures before starting to clear snow.

FUEL SAFETY

Handle fuel with care; it is highly flam- mable.

Use an approved container.

Check fuel supply before each use, allowing space for expansion as the heat of the engine and/or sun can cause fuel to expand.

Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. Never fill fuel tank indoors. Replace fuel tank cap securely and wipe up spilled fuel.

Never remove the fuel tank cap or add fuel to a running or hot engine.

Never store fuel or snow thrower with fuel in the tank inside a building where fumes

may reach an open flame.

OPERATING SAFETY

Never allow children or young teenagers to operate the snow thrower. Keep them away while it is operating. Never allow adults to operate the snow thrower without proper instruction.

Do not operate this machine if you are

taking drugs or other medication which can cause drowsiness or affect your ability to operate this machine.

Do not use this machine if you are mentally or physically unable to operate this machine safely.

Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during operation or while perform-

ing an adjustment or repair to protect your eyes from foreign objects that may be thrown from the snow thrower.

• Do not put hands or feet near or under I rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times.

Exercise extreme caution to avoid slipping or falling, especially when operating in reverse or backing up.

Do not clear snow across the face of slopes. Excercise caultion when changing direction on slopes. Do not attempt to clear steep slopes.

Never operate the snow thrower without

proper guards, plates, or other safety protective devices in place.

Never operate the snow thrower near glass enclosures, automobiles, window wells, drop-offs, and the like without proper adjustment of the snow discharge angle. Keep children and pets away.

Never operate the snow thrower at high transport speeds on slippery surfaces. Look behind and use care when backing.

• Never direct discharge at bystanders or allow anyone in front of the snow thrower

• Do not run the engine indoors, except when starting the engine and for trans- porting the snow thrower in or out of the building. Open the outside doors; exhaust

fumes are dangerous, containing CAR- BON MONOXIDE, an ODORLESS and

DEADLY GAS.

Take all possible precautions when leaving the snow thrower unattended. Disengage the auger/impeller, stop engine, and remove key.

• Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting to clear snow at too fast a rate.

SAFE STORAGE

Always refer to the owner'smanual instructions for important details if the snow thrower is to be stored for an

extended period.

Disengage power to the auger/impeller

when snow thrower is transported or not in use.

Never store the snow thrower with fuel in the fuel tank inside a building where ignition sources are present such as water and space heaters, clothes dryers, and the like. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.

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Contents Snow Thrower Before USE Do not operate this machine if you are Fuel SafetyOperating Safety May reach an open flameRepaipjadjustmentssafety To Assemble the Snow Thrower ChecklistKnife to cut carton To Remove Snow Thrower from CartonKnow Your Snow Thrower Ignition OnChute ControlRod Lower Handle Mix gasoline and oil as follows To Control Snow DischargeTo USE Auger Propel Action Gasoline and OIL MixtureTo Stop Engine To Start Engine ElectricCold Start To Start Engine Recoil Start Warm StartWET Packed Snow Product SpecificationsSnow Throwing Tips DRY and Average SnowAfter Each USE Lubrication ChartGeneral Recommendations Snow Thrower After First USETo Adjust the Auger Control Cable To Adjust the Chute Crank AssemblyTighten screw and nut Remove top cover Reinstall in reverse orderRemove the gas cap To Remove Belt CoverTo Replace the Auger To Replace the Drive BeltEngine Service Adjust Engine SpeedTo Remove Bottom Cover Other Steps belowSnow Thrower Storage Engine StorageTrouble CauseCorrection