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OPERATION
. Do not put hands or feet near rotatingparts, in the auger/impeller
housingor chuteassembly.Contactwiththe rotatingparts can amputate
handsand feet.
,, The auger/impellercontrolleveris a safetydevice.Neverbypassits
operation.Doingso makesthe machineunsafeand maycause personal
injury.
,, The control leversmust operateeasilyin both directionsand automati-
cally returnto the disengagedpositionwhenreleased.
,, Neveroperatewitha missingor damagedchute assembly.Keepall
safetydevicesin placeand working.
,, Neverrunan engine indoorsor in a poorlyventilatedarea.Engine
exhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,an odorlessanddeadlygas.
,, Do not operatemachinewhileunderthe influenceof alcoholor drugs.
,, Mufflerand enginebecomehot and can causea burn. Donottouch.
. Exerciseextremecautionwhen operatingon or crossinggravel surfaces.
Stay alertfor hidden hazardsortraffic.
. Exercisecaution when changingdirectionand whileoperatingon slopes.
. Plan yoursnow-throwingpatternto avoid dischargetowardswindows,
walls, carsetc. Thus, avoidingpossiblepropertydamage orpersonal
injurycaused bya ricochet.
. Neverdirectdischargeat children, bystandersand pets or allowanyone
infront of the machine.
. Do not overloadmachinecapacityby attemptingto clearsnow at too fast
of a rate.
. Neveroperatethis machinewithoutgood visibilityor light. Alwaysbe
sureof your footing andkeepa firm holdon the handles.Walk, never
run.
. Disengagepowerto the auger/impellerwhentransportingor not in use.
,, Neveroperatemachineat hightransportspeedson slipperysurfaces.
Lookdownand behindand use carewhenbackingup.
,, If the machineshouldstart to vibrate abnormally,stop the engine,
disconnectthe sparkplug wire andground it againsttheengine.Inspect
thoroughlyfor damage.Repairany damagebeforestartingand operat-
ing.
. Disengageallcontrol leversandstop enginebeforeyou leavethe
operatingposition(behindthe handles).Wait until the auger/impeller
comesto a completestop beforeuncloggingthe chute assembly,making
any adjustments,orinspections.
,, Neverput your handin the dischargeor collectoropenings.Always
use the clean-outtool providedto unclogthe dischargeopening. Do
not unclogchute assemblywhileengine is running.Shut off engine
and remainbehind handlesuntil all movingparts havestoppedbefore
unclogging.
,, Useonly attachmentsand accessoriesapprovedbythe manufacturer
(e.g. wheelweights,tire chains,cabs etc.).
,, If situationsoccurwhich are notcoveredinthis manual,use careand
goodjudgment. Contactyour Sears ServiceCenter forassistance.
MAINTENANCE & STORAGE
. Nevertamperwith safetydevices.Checktheir properoperation
regularly.Referto the maintenanceandadjustmentsectionsof this
manual.
,, Beforecleaning,repairing,or inspectingmachinedisengageallcontrol
leversand stopthe engine.Wait until the auger/impellercome to a
completestop.Disconnectthe sparkplug wireand groundagainstthe
engine to preventunintendedstarting.
. Check bolts andscrewsfor propertightnessat frequentintervalsto keep
the machinein safe workingcondition.Also, visuallyinspectmachinefor
any damage.
. Donot changethe enginegovernorsettingor over-speedthe engine.
The governorcontrolsthe maximumsafeoperatingspeedof the engine.
. Snow throwershaveplatesandskid shoesare subjectto wearand
damage.Foryour safetyprotection,frequentlycheck all components
and replacewith originalequipmentmanufacturer's(OEM) partsonly.
"Useof partswhich do not meetthe originalequipmentspecifications
may leadto improperperformanceandcompromisesafety!"
. Checkcontrols periodicallyto verify theyengageand disengage
properly andadjust,if necessary.Referto theadjustmentsectionin this
operator'smanualfor instructions.
. Maintainor replacesafetyand instructionlabels,as necessary.
. Observeproper disposallawsand regulationsfor gas, oil,etc. to protect
the environment.
. Priorto storing,run machinea few minutesto clearsnowfrom machine
and preventfreezeup of auger/impeller.
. Neverstorethe machineorfuel container insidewherethere is an open
flame, sparkor pilot lightsuch asa water heater,furnace,clothes dryer
etc.
,, Alwaysreferto the operator'smanualfor properinstructionson
off-seasonstorage.
Do not modify engine
Toavoidseriousinjury or death,do notmodifyenginein anyway.Tampering
withthe governorsettingcan leadto a runawayengine andcauseit to operate
at unsafespeeds.Nevertamperwithfactorysettingof engine governor.
Notice Regarding Emissions
Engineswhichare certifiedto complywith CaliforniaandfederalEPAemission
regulationsfor SORE(SmallOff Road Equipment)are certifiedto operateon
regularunleadedgasoline,and may includethe followingemissioncontrolsys-
tems:EngineModification(EM)andThreeWay Catalyst(TWO)if so equipped.
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