Craftsman C950-52301-0, Operator'S Manual

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Operator Safety
DANGER
Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from
rotating parts. Rotating parts can contact
or entangle hands, feet, hair, clothing, or
accessories.
Failure to observe these safety instructions
will result in traumatic amputation or severe
laceration.
• Whenever cleaning, repairing, or inspecting the snowthrower,
make sure the engine is OFF, spark plug wire is disconnected,
and all moving parts have stopped.
• Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep
clear of the discharge opening at all times.
• Never operate the snowthrower without proper guards, and
other safety devices in place and working.
• Never leave the snowthrower unattended while engine is run -
ning. Always disengage the auger and traction controls, stop
engine, and remove keys.
• Keep all loose clothing away from the front of the snowthrower
and auger. Scarves, mittens, dangling drawstrings, loose
clothes, and pants can quickly become caught in the rotating
device and amputation will occur. Tie up long hair and remove
jewelry.
• Run the machine a few minutes after discharging snow to pre -
vent freeze-up of the collector/impeller.
• Disengage power to the collector/impeller when snowthrower
is transported or not in use.
WARNING
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is
not alert to the presence of children. Children
are often attracted to the unit and the operating
activity. Never assume the children will remain
where you last saw them.
• Keep children out of the area during operation. Children are
often attracted to the equipment. Be mindful of all persons
present.
• Be alert and turn unit off if children enter the area.
• Never allow children to operate the unit.
• Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs,
trees, or other objects that may obscure vision. Children may
be present.
WARNING
Engines give off carbon monoxide, an
odorless, colorless, poison gas. Breathing
carbon monoxide can cause nausea, fainting,
or death.
• Start and run engine outdoors.
• Do not run the engine in an enclosed area, even if doors or
windows are open.
WARNING
Objects can be picked up by auger and thrown
from chute. Never discharge snow toward
bystanders or allow anyone in front of the
snowthrower. Failure to observe these safety
instructions will result in death or serious injury.
• Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during operation,
and while performing an adjustment or repair.
• Always be aware of the direction the snow is being thrown.
Nearby pedestrians, pets, or property may be harmed by ob-
jects being thrown.
• Be aware of your environment while operating the
snowthrower. Don’t run over items such as gravel, doormats,
newspapers, toys, and rocks hidden under snow, as they can
all be thrown from the chute or jam in the auger.
• Use extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel
drives, walks, or roads.
• Adjust the collector housing height to clear gravel or crushed
rock surface.
• Never operate the snowthrower near glass enclosures, auto -
mobiles, window wells, drop-offs, and the like without proper
adjustment of the discharge chute angle.
• Familiarize yourself with the area in which you plan to operate
the snowthrower. Mark off boundaries of walkways and drive -
ways.