Craftsman 486.24838 Snow Blower User Manual


 
Anypowerequipmentcancauseinjuryifoperatedimproperlyoriftheuserdoesnotunderstandhowtooperatetheequipment.
Exercisecautionatalltimes,whenusingpowerequipment.
Readthisowner'smanualcarefullyandknowhowto
operateyoursnowthrowerandhowtostoptheunit
anddisengagethecontrolsquickly.
* Neverallowchildrentooperatethe equipment.
Never allow adults to operate the equipment without
proper instruction.
Keep the area of operation clear of all persons,
especially small children, and pets
Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is
to be used and remove all door mats, sleds, boards,
wires and other foreign obiects
* Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral before
starting engine.
* Do not operate equipment without wearing adequate
winter outer garments
* Wear substantial footwear which will protect feet and
improve footing on slippery surfaces
* Check fuel before starting the engine Do not remove
the fuel cap or fill the fuel tank while the engine
is running or hot Do not fill the fuel tank indoors
Gasoline is an extremely flammable fuel.
Make sure the snow thrower height is adjusted to
clear the type surface it will be used on.
Do not use the snow thrower without the rear weight
attached to the tractor.
Never make any adjustments while the engine is
running
Always wear safety glasses or eye shield during
operation or while pe_1orming adjustment or repair.
Do not place hands or feet near rotating parts. Keep
clear of the discharge opening at all times.
Use extreme caution when operating on or crossing
gravel surfaces.
Do not carry passengers.
After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, remove
the wire from the spark plug and then thor,3ughly
inspect the snow thrower for damage Repair any
damage before restarting and operating the snow
thrower
* If the snow thrower starts to vibrate abnormally, stop
the engine immediately and check for the cause
Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.
Stop the engine whenever you leave the operating
position, before unclogging the snow thrower or
making any adjustments or inspections
Take all possible precautions when leaving the unit
unattended. Disengage the attachment clutch lever or
switch, lower the snow thrower, shift into neutral, set
the parking brake, stop the engine and remove the
key
When cleaning, repairing or inspecting, make certain
all moving parts have stopped Disconnect the spark
plug wire and keep it away from the plug to prevent
accidenta_ starting
Do not run engine indoors except when transporting
the snow thrower in or out of the building. Open the
outside doors 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. Refer to the
slope guide on page 39 of this manual.
Never operate the snow thrower without guards,
plates or other safety protection devices in place.
Never operate the snow thrower near glass
enclosures, automobiles, window wells, drop offs
etc. without proper adiustment of the snow thrower
discharge angle
Never direct discharge at bystanders or allow anyone
in front of the snow throweL
Never run the snow thrower into material at high
speeds.
Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting
to clear snow at too fast a rate
Never operate the machine at high transport speed
on slippery surfaces. Look behind and use care when
backing up
Watch for traffic and stay alert when crossing or
operating near roadways.
Disengage power to the snow thrower when
transporting or when not in use
Use only attachments and accessories approved by
the manufacturer of the snow thrower (such as wheel
weights, counter weights, cabs etc.)
Never operate the snow thrower without good visibility
or light
Look for this symbolto point out important safety precautions It means -- Attention[[ Become
alert!! Your safety is involved.