Sears 536.885410 Snow Blower User Manual


 
SAFETY RU LES
e Never operate the snow thrower near glass en-
closures, 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 trans-
port speeds on slippery surfaces,. Look behind
and use care when backing.
e Never direct discharge at bystanders or allow
anyone in front of the snow throwers.
o Do not run the engine indoors, except when
starting the engine and for transporting the
snow thrower in or out of the building. Open the
outside doors; exhaust fumes are dangerous
(containing CARBON MONOXIDE, an ODOR-
LESS and DEADLY GAS)_
Take all possible precautions when leaving the
snow thrower unattended., Disengage the
auger!impeller, shift to neutral, stop engine,
and remove key,.
® Do not overload the machine capacity by at-
tempting to clear snow at too fast a rate.,
SAFE STORAGE
e Always referto owner's manual instructions for
important details if the snow thrower is to be
stored for an extended period,
e Disengage power to the auger/impeller when
snow thrower is transported or not in use_
o Never store the snow thrower with fuel in the
fuel tank inside a building where ignition sources
are present such as hot water and space
heaters, clothes dryers, and the like.. A_low the
engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
REPAIRtADJUSTMENTS SAFETY
e After striking a foreign object, stop the engine
(motor), remove the wire from the spark plug,
disconnect the cord on electric motors, thor-
oughly inspect the snow thrower for any dam-
age, and repair the damage before restarting
and operating the snow thrower°
o If the snow thrower should start to vibrate
abnormally, stop the engine (motor) and check
immediately for the causer Vibration is gener-
ally a warning of trouble_.
® Stop the engine (motor) whenever you leave
the operating position, before unclogging the
auger/impeller housing or discharge guide,
and when making any repairs, adjustments, or
inspections_
o When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make
certain the auger/impeller and all moving parts
have stopped° Disconnect the spark plug wire
and keep the wire away from the ptug to
prevent accidental starting.
o Never attempt to make any adjustments while
the engine is running (except when specifically
recommended by manufacturer).
o Maintain or replace safety and instruction
labels, as necessary.
® Run the snow thrower a few minutes after
throwing snow to prevent freeze-up of the
auger/impeller,.
CAUTION: AVOID IN-
JURY FROM ROTAT-
ING AUGER. KEEP
HANDS, FEET, AND
LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. IT]
MEANS--ATTENTION!!! BECOME ALERTt!! i
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
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