Craftsman 536.8852 Snow Blower User Manual


 
Afterstrikinga foreign object, stop the en-
gine (motor), remove the wire from the
spark plug, thoroughly inspect snow
thrower for any damage, and repair the
damage before restarting and operating
the snow thrower.
6. if the unit should start to vibrate abnormal-
ly, stop the engine (motor) and check im-
mediately for the cause. Vibration is
generally a warning of trouble.
7. Stop the engine (motor) whenever you
leave the operating position, before un-
clogging the auger/impeller housing or d[s-
charge chute and when making any
repairs, adjustments, or inspections.
8. When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting,
make certain the auger/impeller and all
moving parts have stopped and all controls
are disengaged. Disconnect the spark plug
wire and keep the wire away from the spark
plug to prevent accidental starting.
9. Take all possible precautions when leaving
the snow thrower unattended. Disengage
the auger/ impeller and stop the engine
(motor).
10. Do not run the engine (motor) indoors, ex-
cept when starting the engine (motor) and
for transporting the snow thrower in or out
of the building. Open the outside doors; ex-
haust fumes are dangerous (containing
CARBON MONOXIDE, an ODORLESS
and DEADLY GAS).
11. Do not clear snow across the face of
slopes, Exercise extreme caution when
changing direction on slopes. Do not at-
tempt to clear steep slopes.
12. Never operate the snow thrower without
proper guards, plates or other safety pro-
tective devices in place.
13. Never operate the snow thrower near en-
closures, automobiles, window wells,
drop_ffs, and the like without proper ad-
justment of the snow discharge angle.
Keep children and pets away.
14. Do not overload the machine capacity by
attempting to clear snow at too fast a rate.
15. Never operate the machine at high trans-
port speeds on slippery surfaces. Look be-
hind and use care when backing up.
16. Never direct discharge at bystanders or
allow anyone in front of the unit.
17. Disengage power to the collector/impeller
when snow thrower is transposed or not in
use.
18. Use only attachments and accessories ap-
proved by the manufacturer of the snow
thrower.
19. 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.
20. Do not over-reach. Keep proper footing
and balance at a_ltimes.
21. Do not attempt to use snow thrower on a
roof.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
1. Check bolts at frequent intervals for proper
tightness to be sure the equipment is in
safe working condition.
2. Never store the snow thrower with fuel in
the tank inside a building where ignition
sources are present such as hot water and
space heaters, clothes dryers, and the like.
Allow the engine (motor) to cool before
storing in any enclosure.
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.
,_ 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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