Craftsman 536.88521 operating instructions Fuel Safety, Deadly GAS, Safe Storage

•Use only attachments and accessories

approved by the manufacturer of the snow thrower (such as eectric 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 exercised

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

eyes from foreign objects that may be thrown from the snow thrower.

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

•Exercise extreme caution to avoid

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.