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OPERATION
. Do notputhands orfeet near rotatingparts, in the auger/impeller
housingor chuteassembly.Contactwith the rotatingparts can amputate
handsand feet.
,, The auger/impellercontrol leveris 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
safetydevices inplaceand working.
,, Neverrunan engineindoorsor in a poorlyventilatedarea.Engine
exhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,anodorlessanddeadlygas.
,, Do notoperatemachinewhileunderthe influenceof alcoholor drugs.
,, Mufflerand enginebecomehot and can causea burn. Do nottouch.
. Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingon or crossinggravel surfaces.
Stay alertfor hidden hazardsortraffic.
. Exercisecaution whenchangingdirectionand while operatingon slopes.
. Plan yoursnow-throwingpatternto avoid dischargetowardswindows,
walls, carsetc. Thus, avoidingpossiblepropertydamage or personal
injurycaused bya ricochet.
. Neverdirectdischargeat children,bystandersand petsor allow anyone
infront of the machine.
. Do notoverloadmachinecapacityby attemptingto clearsnow at too fast
of a rate.
. Neveroperatethis machinewithoutgood visibilityor light. Alwaysbe
sureof your footing andkeepa firm hold on the handles.Walk, never
run.
. Disengagepowerto the auger/impellerwhentransportingor notin use.
,, Neveroperatemachineat hightransportspeedson slipperysurfaces.
Lookdown and behindand use carewhen backingup.
,, If the machineshouldstart to vibrate abnormally,stop the engine,
disconnectthe sparkplug wire andgroundit againstthe engine.Inspect
thoroughlyfor damage.Repairany damagebeforestartingand operat-
ing.
. Disengageallcontrolleversandstop enginebeforeyou leave the
operatingposition(behindthe handles).Wait until the auger/impeller
comesto a completestop beforeuncloggingthe chute assembly,making
any adjustments,orinspections.
,, Neverputyour handin the dischargeor collectoropenings.Always
use the clean-outtool providedto unclogthe dischargeopening. Do
not unclogchute assemblywhileengineis running.Shut off engine
and remainbehindhandlesuntil all movingparts havestoppedbefore
unclogging.
,, Use only attachmentsand accessoriesapprovedbythe manufacturer
(e.g. wheelweights,tire chains,cabsetc.).
,, If situationsoccurwhich are not coveredinthis manual,use careand
goodjudgment. Contactyour Sears ServiceCenter forassistance.
MAINTENANCE & STORAGE
. Nevertamperwith safetydevices.Checktheir properoperation
regularly.Referto the maintenanceandadjustmentsectionsof this
manual.
,, Beforecleaning, repairing,or inspectingmachinedisengageall control
leversand stop the 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, visually inspectmachinefor
any damage.
. Donotchangethe enginegovernorsettingor over-speedthe engine.
The governorcontrolsthe maximumsafe operatingspeedof 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 the adjustmentsectionin this
operator'smanualfor instructions.
. Maintainor replacesafetyand instructionlabels,as necessary.
. Observeproperdisposallawsand regulationsfor gas, oil,etc. to protect
the environment.
. Priorto storing,run machinea few minutesto clearsnowfrom machine
and preventfreezeup of auger/impeller.
. Neverstorethe machineor fuel 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
Toavoidseriousinjuryor 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 RoadEquipment)are certifiedto operateon
regularunleadedgasoline,and may includethefollowingemissioncontrol sys-
tems:EngineModification(EM)andThreeWayCatalyst(TWO)if so equipped.
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