Craftsman 247.88845 Snow Blower User Manual


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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
TRAINING
Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and •
inthemanual(s)beforeattemptingtoassembleandoperate.
Failuretodosocanresultinseriousinjurytotheoperatorand/
or bystanders. Keep this manual in a safe place for future and
regular reference and for ordering replacement parts. For ques-
tions call, 1-800-659-5917.
Be familiar with all controls and their proper operation. Know how •
to stop the machine and disengage them quickly.
Never allow children under 14 years of age to operate this •
machine. Children 14 and over should read and understand the
instructions and safe operation practices in this manual and on
the machine and be trained and supervised by an adult.
Never allow adults to operate this machine without proper •
instruction.
Thrownobjectscancauseseriouspersonalinjury.Planyour•
snow-throwing pattern to avoid discharge of material toward
roads, bystanders and the like.
Keep bystanders, pets and children at least 75 feet from the •
machine while it is in operation. Stop machine if anyone enters
the area.
Exercisecautiontoavoidslippingorfalling,especiallywhen•
operating in reverse.
PREPARATION
Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used.
Remove all doormats, newspapers, sleds, boards, wires and other
foreignobjects,whichcouldbetrippedoverorthrownbytheauger/
impeller.
Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during operation and •
whileperforminganadjustmentorrepairtoprotectyoureyes.
Thrownobjectswhichricochetcancauseseriousinjurytothe
eyes.
Do not operate without wearing adequate winter outer garments. •
Donotwearjewelry,longscarvesorotherlooseclothing,which
could become entangled in moving parts. Wear footwear which
will improve footing on slippery surfaces.
Useagroundedthree-wireextensioncordandreceptacleforall•
machines with electric start engines.
Disengage all control levers before starting the engine. •
Adjustcollectorhousingheighttocleargravelorcrushedrock•
surfaces.
Neverattempttomakeanyadjustmentswhileengineisrunning,•
exceptwherespecificallyrecommendedintheoperator’smanual.
Letengineandmachineadjusttooutdoortemperaturebefore•
starting to clear snow.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
EngineExhaust,someofitsconstituents,andcertainvehicle
components contain or emit chemicals known to State of California
to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
WARNING
Your Responsibility—Restrict the use of this power machine to
persons who read, understand and follow the warnings and instruc-
tions in this manual and on the machine.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
WARNING
This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not
followed,couldendangerthepersonalsafetyand/orpropertyof
yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual
before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with
theseinstructionsmayresultinpersonalinjury.Whenyouseethis
symbol,HEEDITSWARNING!
DANGER
This machine was built to be operated according to the safe opera-
tion practices in this manual. As with any type of power equipment,
carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious
injury.Thismachineiscapableofamputatingfingers,hands,toes
and feet and throwing debris. Failure to observe the following safety
instructionscouldresultinseriousinjuryordeath.
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