Craftsman 247.887001 Manual Del Propietário página 4

5. Never runanengine i ndoors orinapoorly v entilated
area. E ngine exhaust contains carbon m onoxide, an
odorless and deadly g as.
6. Donot o perate m achine while under theinfluence of
alcohol ordrugs.
7. Mufflerandenginebecomehotandcancauseaburn. Do
not t ouch.
8. Exercise extreme caution w hen operating onorcrossing
gravel surfaces. Stay alert f orhidden h azards ortraffic.
9. Exercise caution w hen changing direction and while
operating onslopes.
10. Plan your s now throwing pattern t oavoid discharge
towards windows, walls, cars etc. T oavoid property
damage orpersonal injury c aused b ya ricochet.
11. Never direct discharge atchildren, bystanders and pets
orallow anyone i nfront o fthemachine.
12. Donot o verload machine capacity byattempting toclear
snow attoofast o fa rate.
13. Never operate thismachine without good visibility or
light. A lways besure ofyour f ooting a nd keep afirmhold
onthehandles. Walk, never r un.
14. Disengage power totheauger/impeller when
transporting ornetinuse.
15. Never operate m achine athigh transport speeds on
slippery surfaces. Look down a ndbehind a nd use care if
youarebacking u p.
16. Ifthemachine should s tart t ovibrate a bnormally, stop the
engine, disconnect thespark p lug and ground i tagainst
theengine. Inspect thoroughly fordamage. Repair any
damage before s tarting and operating.
17. Disengage allcontrol levers a nd stop engine b efore y ou
leave t heoperating position (behind thehandles). Wait
until theauger/impeller comes toacomplete stop before
unclogging the chute assembly, making a ny adjustments,
orinspections.
18. Never put y our h and inthedischarge orcollector
openings. Always u sethe clean-out tool p rovided to
unclog t hedischarge opening. Donotunclog c hute
assembly while theengine i srunning.
19. Use only attachments and accessories approved bythe
manufacturer (e.g. w heel weights, tirechains, cabs etc.).
20. Ifsituations occur which a renotcovered inthis manual,
use care and good judgment. Contact your n earest Sears
store forassistance orcall C ustomer Service.
Maintenance & Storage
1. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper
operation regularly.
2. Disengage all bails and stop engine. Wait until the auger/
impeller come to a complete stop. Disconnect the spark
plug wire and ground against the engine to prevent
unintended starting before cleaning, repairing, or
inspecting.
3. Check bolts, and screws for proper tightness at frequent
intervals to keep the machine in safe working condition.
Also, visually inspect machine for any damage.
4. Do not change the engine governor setting or over-speed
the engine. The governor controls the maximum safe
operating speed of the engine.
5. Snow thrower shave plates and skid shoes are subject to
wear and damage. For your safety protection, frequently
check all components and replace with original
equipment manufacturer's (O.E.M.) parts only. "Use of
parts which do not meet the original equipment
specifications may lead to improper performance and
compromise safety!"
6. Check all controls periodically to verify they engage and
disengage properly and adjust, if necessary. Refer to the
adjustment section in this operator's manual for
instructions.
7. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as
necessary.
8. Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for gas,
oil, etc. to protect the environment.
9. Prior to storing, run machine a few minutes to clear snow
from machine and prevent freeze up of auger/impeller.
10. Never store the machine or fuel container inside where
there is an open flame, spark or pilot light such as a water
heater, furnace, clothes dryer etc.
11. Always refer to the operator's manual for proper
instructions on off-season storage.
Your Responsibility
Restrict the use of this power equipment to persons who read,
understand and follow warnings and instructions in this
manual and on the machine.
Do not modify engine
To avoid serious injury or death, do not modify engine in any
way. Tampering with the governor setting can lead to a
runaway engine and cause it to operate at unsafe speeds.
Never tamper with factory setting of engine governor.
Notice regarding Emissions
Engines which are certified to comply with California and
federal EPA emission regulations for SORE (Small Off Road
Equipment) are certified to operate on regular unleaded
gasoline, and may include the following emission control
systems: Engine Modification (EM) and Three Way Catalyst
(TWC) if so equipped.