Craftsman 247.11683 Operator's Manual

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3SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSTRAINING• Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine andin the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate.Failure to do so can result in serious injury to the operator and/or bystanders. Keep this manual in a safe place for future andregular reference and for ordering replacement parts. To orderreplacement parts call, 1-800-4MY-HOME.• Be familiar with all controls and their proper operation. Know howto stop the machine and disengage them quickly.• Never allow children under 14 years of age to operate thismachine. Children 14 and over should read and understand theinstructions and safe operation practices in this manual and onthe machine and be trained and supervised by an adult.• Never allow adults to operate this machine without properinstruction.• Thrown objects can cause serious personal injury. Plan yoursnow-throwing pattern to avoid discharge of material towardroads, bystanders and the like.• Keep bystanders, pets and children at least 75 feet from themachine while it is in operation. Stop machine if anyone entersthe area.• Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling, especially whenoperating in reverse.PREPARATIONThoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used.Remove all doormats, newspapers, sleds, boards, wires and otherforeign objects, which could be tripped over or thrown by the auger/impeller.• Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during operation andwhile performing an adjustment or repair to protect your eyes.Thrown objects which ricochet can cause serious injury to theeyes.• Do not operate without wearing adequate winter outer garments.Do not wear jewelry, long scarves or other loose clothing, whichcould become entangled in moving parts. Wear footwear whichwill improve footing on slippery surfaces.• Use a grounded three-wire extension cord and receptacle for allmachines with electric start engines.• Disengage all control levers before starting the engine.• Never attempt to make any adjustments while engine is running,except where specifically recommended in the operator’s manual.• Let engine and machine adjust to outdoor temperature beforestarting to clear snow.WARNINGCALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehiclecomponents contain or emit chemicals known to State of Californiato cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.WARNINGYour 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.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!WARNINGThis symbol points out important safety instructions which, if notfollowed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property ofyourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manualbefore attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply withthese instructions may result in personal injury. When you see thissymbol, HEED ITS WARNING!DANGERThis machine was built to be operated according to the safe opera-tion practices 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 fingers, hands, toesand feet and throwing debris. Failure to observe the following safetyinstructions could result in serious injury or death.