Craftsman C950-52546-0 Operator's Manual page 5

WARNING
Objects can be picked up by the auger and thrown from the
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 objects 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,
automobiles, 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 driveways.
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 that 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 the 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 the engine outdoors.
• Do not run the engine in an enclosed area, even if doors
and windows are open.
WARNING
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive.
Always handle fuel with extreme care.
Failure to observe these safety instructions can cause a fire
or explosion which will result in severe burns or death.
When Adding Fuel
• Turn off engine and let cool at least 2 minutes before
removing the fuel cap and adding fuel.
• Fill fuel tank outdoors or in a well ventilated area.
• Do not overfill the fuel tank. To allow for the expansion of
gasoline, do not fill above the bottom of the fuel tank neck.
• Keep fuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights,
heat, and other ignition sources.
• Check fuel lines, cap, and fittings frequently for cracks or
leaks. Replace if necessary.
• Use an approved fuel container.
• If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before starting engine.
When Starting Engine
• Ensure that spark plug, muffler, fuel cap, and air cleaner
(if equipped) are in place and secured.
• Do not crank the engine with the spark plug removed.
• If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine, but
move the snowthrower away from the area of the spill, and
avoid creating any source of ignition, until the fuel vapors
have dissipated.
• Do not over-prime the engine. Follow the engine starting
instructions in this manual.
• If the engine floods, set choke (if equipped) to OPEN/
RUN position, move throttle (if equipped) to FAST position
and crank until engine starts.
When Operating Equipment
• Do not tip the snowthrower at an angle which causes the
fuel to spill.
• Do not choke the carburetor to stop the engine.
• Never run the engine with the air cleaner assembly (if
equipped) or the air filter (if equipped) removed.
When Changing Oil
• If you drain the oil from the top oil fill tube, the fuel tank
must be empty or fuel can leak out and result in a fire or
explosion.
When Transporting Equipment
• Transport with fuel tank EMPTY, or with fuel shut-off valve
OFF.
When Storing Gasoline or Equipment With Fuel in
Tank
• Store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters, or other
appliances that have pilot light or other ignition source
because they can ignite fuel vapors.
5
en