Repaipjadjustmentssafety

•After striking a foreign object, stop the engine (motor). Turn key to OFF position and remove key to prevent accidental

starting. Thoroughly inspect the snowthrower for any damage, and repair the damage before restarting and operating it.

•If snow thrower should start to vibrate

abnormally, stop engine (motor) and check immediately for the cause. Vibra-

tion is generally a warning of trouble.

•Stop the engine (motor) whenever you leave the operating position. Also, turn key to OFF position and remove key before unclogging the auger/impeller housing or discharge chute, and when making any repairs, adjustments, or inspections. Remove wire from spark plug to prevent accidental starting.

•When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the auger/_mpeller and all moving parts have stopped.Turn key to OFF position and remove key to prevent accidental starting.

•Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine is running except when

specifically recommended by the manu- facturer.

•Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary.

•Run the snow thrower a few minutes after throwing snow to prevent freeze-upof the auger/impeller.

Z_ WARNING: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved for- est-covered,brush-covered or grass-cov- ered land unless the engine'sexhaust sys- tem is equipped with a spark arrester meet- ing applicable local or state laws (if any). if a spark arrester is used, it should be main- tained in effective working order by the op- erator.

In the state of California the spark arrester is required by law (Section 4442 of the Califor- nia Public Resources Code). Other states

may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester/muffier is available through your nearest Sears Autho- rized Service Center (See ENGINE REPAIR PARTS section in this manual).

Contents of Parts Bag

1 - Owner's Manual (not shown)

1 - Parts Bag (not shown)

1 - 3.2 ounce container Craftsman 2-cycle oil

1 - Electric Starter Cord lOft.