Craftsman 88957 Operation Manual - Page 3

This symbolpointsout importantsafetyinstructionswhich,if not followed,couldendangerthepersonalsafetyand/orpropertyof yourselfand others. Readand followall instructionsin this manual beforeattemptingto operatethis machine.Failureto complywith these instructionsmay resultin personalinjury.Whenyou seethis symbol,HEEDITS WARNING! This machinewas builtto be operatedaccordingto the safeoperation practicesin this manual.As with anytype of powerequipment, carelessnessor error on the partof the operatorcan resultin serious injury.This machineis capableof amputatingfingers,hands,toes and feet and throwingdebris.Failureto observethe followingsafety instructionscouldresultin seriousinjuryor death. CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 EngineExhaust,someof its constituents,and certainvehicle componentscontainor emit chemicalsknownto Stateof California to cause cancerand birthdefects or otherreproductiveharm, Your Responsibility--Restrict the useof this powermachineto personswho read,understandand follow thewarningsand instructions in this manualand on the machine, SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS! TRAiNiNG • Read,understand,and followall instructionosn the machineand in themanual(s)beforeattemptingto assembleand operate. Failureto do socan resultin serious injuryto the operatorand/ or bystanders.Keepthis manualin a safe placeforfuture and regularreferenceand for orderingreplacemenpt arts. Forquestions call, 1-800-4MY-HOME. • Be familiarwith all controlsand their properoperation.Knowhow to stop the machineand disengagethemquickly. Neverallowchildrenunder 14 yearsof age to operatethis machine.Children14and over shouldreadand understandthe instructionsand safe operationpracticesin this manualand on the machineand be trainedand supervisedby an adult. Neverallowadultsto operatethis machinewithoutproper instruction. • Thrownobjectscan causeseriouspersonalinjury. Planyour snow-throwingpatternto avoiddischargeof materialtoward roads,bystandersand the like. Keepbystanders,pets and childrenat least75 feet from the machinewhile itisin operation.Stopmachineifanyoneenters the area. Exercisecautionto avoidslippingor falling,especiallywhen operatingin reverse. PREPARATION Thoroughlyinspectthearea wherethe equipmentis to be used. Removeall doormats,newspapers,sleds,boards,wires and other foreignobjects,whichcouldbe trippedoveror thrownby the auger/ impeller. Alwayswear safetyglassesor eyeshieldsduringoperationand while performingan adjustmentor repairto protectyoureyes. Thrownobjectswhich ricochetcancause seriousinjuryto the eyes. Donot operatewithoutwearingadequatewinteroutergarments. Donot wearjewelry,long scarvesor otherlooseclothing,which could becomeentangledin movingparts.Wearfootwearwhich will improvefooting on slipperysurfaces. Usea groundedthree-wireextensioncordand receptaclefor all machineswith electricstartengines. Disengageall controlleversbeforestartingthe engine. Adjust collectorhousingheightto cleargravelor crushedrock surfaces. Neverattemptto make anyadjustmentswhileengineis running, exceptwherespecificallyrecommendedinthe operator'smanual. Letengineand machineadjustto outdoortemperaturebefore startingto clearsnow. 3