hand in the discharge or collector openings. Use a stick or wooden broom handle to unclog the discharge opening.
•Take all possible precautions when leaving the unit unattended. Disengage the collector/impeller, stop the engine and remove the key.
•When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain collector/impeller and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect spark plug wire and keep away from plug to prevent accidental starting.
•Do not run the engine indoors, except when starting it and/or transporting the snow thrower in or out of building. Open doors before starting the engine in that case. Exhaust fumes are dangerous.
•Do not clear snow across the face of slopes. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes. Do not attempt to clear steep slopes.
•Never operate the snow thrower without guards, plates or other safety protection devices in place.
•Never operate the snow thrower near glass enclosure, automobiles, window wells, drop off, etc., without proper adjustments of snow thrower discharge angle. Keep children and pets away.
•Do not overload machine capacity by attempting to clear snow at too fast a rate. Never operate the machine 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 unit while throwing snow.
•Disengage power to collector/impeller of the snow thrower when transporting it or when the unit is not in use.
•Use only attachments and accessories (such as wheel weights, counter weights, cabs, etc.) approved by the snow thrower manufacturer.
•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.
•Muffler and engine become hot and can cause severe burn injury. Do not touch the muffler or the engine while starting or operating the snow thrower.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
•Check shear bolts, engine mounting bolts, etc., at frequent intervals for proper tightness, thus ensuring that the equipment is in safe working condition.
•Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel tank inside a building where ignition sources are present, such as hot water heaters, space heaters, clothes dryers and the like. Allow engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
•Always refer to owner’s guide instructions for important details if the snow thrower is to be stored for an extended period.
•Run machine a few minutes after throwing snow to prevent
•Check clutch controls periodically to verify that these engage and disengage properly and readjust if necessary. Refer to Service and Adjustments section page of this owner’s guide.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITY
•Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read, understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine.
•We do not recommend the use of pressure washers or garden hose to clean your unit. They may cause damage to electric components, spindles, pulleys, bearings or the engine. The use of water will result in shortened life and reduce serviceability.
Following are representations of some of the safety labels on your Craftsman snowthrower. Please follow the instruction on these labels and maintain safety while using or servicing the equipment. explanation of engine labels is given on Page 12.
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