Craftsman 536.8818 Snow Blower User Manual


 
14.Donotover!cadthesnowthrowercapacity
byattemptingtoclearsnowattoofasta
rate.
15.Neveroperatethesnowthrowerathigh
transportspeedsonslipperysurfaces.
Lookbehindandusecarewhenbacking
up.
16.Neverdirectdischargeatbystandersor
allowanyoneinfrontofthesnowthrower.
17.Disengagepowertothecollector/impeller
whensnowthroweristransportedornotin
use.
18.Useonlyattachmentsandaccessoriesap-
provedbythemanufacturerofthesnow
thrower(suchastirechains,electricstart
kits,ect.).
19,Neveroperatethesnowthrowerwithout
goodvisibilityorlight,Alwaysbesureof
yourfootingandkeepafirmholdonthe
handles.Walk;neverrun.
20,Donotover-reach.Keepproperfooting
andbalanceatalltimes,
21.Donotattempttousesnowthrowerona
roof.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
1. Check shear bolts and other bolts at fre-
quent intervals for proper tightness to be
sure the snow thrower is in safe working
condition.
2. Store the snowthrower away from ignition
sources or appliances that have a pilot
light, such as hot water and space heaters,
clothes dryers, etc.... Allow the engine
(motor) to cool before storing in any enclos-
ure.
3. Always refer to operator's guide instruc-
tions for important details if the snow
thrower is to be stored for an extended
period.
4. Maintain or replace safety and instruction
labels, as necessary.
5. Run the snow thrower a few minutes after
throwing snow to prevent freeze-up of the
auger/impeller.
_lb WARNING: This snow thrower isfor use on sidewalks, 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 resi-
dences, garages, porches or other such
structures or buildings.
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IMPORTANT: Many of the following symbols are located on your snow thrower or on litera-
ture supplied with the product. Before you operate the snow thrower, learn and understand
the purpose for each symbol.
CONTROL AND OPERATING
SYMBOLS
Slow Fast Electric Start Engine Start Engine Run
I H N
Engine Off Engine Stop On Choke Off Choke On Neutral
I''J'" --'I"-
Throttle Primer Button Ignition Key
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Ignition Off Ignition On
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