Craftsman 22-INCH 4-CYCLE SNOW THROWER 247.885550 Operator's Manual

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSTrainingRead, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and inthe manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate. Keep thismanual in a safe place for future and regular reference and for orderingreplacement parts.Be familiar with all controls and their proper operation. Know how to stopthe machine and disengage them quickly.Never allow children under 14 years old to operate this machine. Chil-dren 14 years old and over should read and understand the operationinstructions and safety rules in this manual and should be trained andsupervised by a parent.Never allow adults to operate this machine without proper instruction.Thrown objects can cause serious personal injury. Plan your snow-throwing pattern to avoid discharge of material toward roads, bystandersand the like.Keep bystanders, helpers, pets and children at least 75 feet from themachine while it is in operation. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling, especially when operating inreverse.•••••••PreParaTionThoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used. Remove alldoormats, newspapers, sleds, boards, wires and other foreign objects, whichcould be tripped over or thrown by the auger/impeller.Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during operation and whileperforming an adjustment or repair to protect your eyes. Thrown objectswhich ricochet can cause serious injury to the eyes.Do not operate without wearing adequate winter outer garments. Do notwear jewelry, long scarves or other loose clothing, which could becomeentangled in moving parts. Wear footwear which will improve footing onslippery surfaces.Use a grounded three-wire extension cord and receptacle for all unitswith electric start engines.Adjust collector housing height to clear gravel or crushed rock surfaces.Disengage all control levers before starting the engine.Never attempt to make any adjustments while engine is running, exceptwhere specifically recommended in the operator’s manual.Let engine and machine adjust to outdoor temperature before starting toclear snow.Safe Handling of gasolineTo avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care in handlinggasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive.Serious personal injury can occur when gasoline is spilled on yourself or yourclothes, which can ignite. Wash your skin and change clothes immediately.Use only an approved gasoline container.Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition.Never fuel machine indoors.Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine is hot or running.Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling.Never over fill fuel tank. Fill tank to no more than ½ inch below bottom offiller neck to provide space for fuel expansion.Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely.If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the engine and equipment. Movemachine to another area. Wait 5 minutes before starting the engine.Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there is an openflame, spark or pilot light (e.g. furnace, water heater, space heater,clothes dryer etc.).Allow machine to cool at least 5 minutes before storing.•••••••••••••••••Your Responsibility: Restrict the use of this power machine topersons who read, understand, and follow the warnings and instruc-tions in this manual and on the machine.DangerThis machine was built to be operated according to the rules forsafe operation in this manual. As with any type of power equipment,carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in seriousinjury. This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet andthrowing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructionscould result in serious injury or death.WarningEngine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehiclecomponents contain or emit chemicals known to State of California tocause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.WarningThis symbol points out important safety instructionswhich, if not followed, could endanger the personalsafety and/or property of yourself and others. Readand follow all instructions in this manual beforeattempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with theseinstructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol,HEED ITS WARNING!