tempting further operations.
Discard
blades that a re bent, warped,
cracked orbroken.
• Stop t heunit i mmediately
ifyou feel
excessive
vibration. Vibration isa
sign oftrouble. Inspect thoroughly
forloose n uts, bolts o rdamage be-
fore continuing.
Contact Sears Ser-
vice forrepair orreplacement
ofaf-
fected p arts a snecessary.
SNOW THROWER
SAFETY
_I.WARNING:
Keep hands and
feet away from the rotor when starting
or running the engine.
Never attempt
to clear the rotor with the engine/motor
running.
Stop engine and disconnect
spark plug before unclogging
snow or
debris from discharge
chute or when
adjusting
vanes.
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_WARNING:
Never lean over dis-
charge chute.
Rocks or debris could
be thrown into the eyes and face and
cause serious injury or blindness.
_IWARNING:
Inspect the area
where the unit is to be used.
Remove
objects that could be thrown or dam-
age the unit. Some objects may be
hidden by fallen snow - be alert for
the possibility.
• Direct material discharge
away from
glass enclosures,
automobiles,
etc.
• Do not run engine at high speed
while not removing
snow.
• Be attentive when using the snow-
thrower, and stay alert for holes in the
terrain and other hidden hazards.
• Make sure the rotor will spin freely
before attaching
the snowthrower
to
the powerhead.
• If the rotor will not rotate freely due
to frozen ice, thaw the unit thorough-
ly before attempting
to operate
under power.
• Keep the rotor clear of debris.
• Do not throw snow near other
people.
The snow thrower
could
propel small objects at high speed
causing injury.
• After striking a foreign object, stop
the engine, disconnect
spark plug
and inspect the snowthrower
for
damage
and repair if necessary
be-
fore restarting
unit.
• Never operate the snowthrower
near
glass enclosures,
automobiles
and
trucks.
• Never attempt to use the snow-
thrower on a roof.
• Never operate the snowthrower
near
window wells, dropoffs,
etc.
• Never discharge
snow onto public
roads or near moving traffic.
• Clear snow from slopes by going up
and down; never across.
Use cau-
tion when changing
directions.
Nev-
er clear snow from steep slopes.
• Let snowthrower
run for a few min-
utes after clearing snow so moving
parts do not freeze.
• Look behind and use care when
backing up. Exercise caution to
avoid slipping or falling, especially
when operating
in reverse.
• Know how to stop quickly.
CARTON
CONTENTS
Check carton contents
against the fol-
lowing list.
Model
358.791030
• Powerhead
• Trimmer attachment
• Shield
• Wing nut (screwed onto shield)
• Container
of oil
Examine parts for damage.
Do not
use damaged
parts.
NOTE: If you need assistance
or find
parts missing or damaged,
call
1-800-235-5878.
It is normal for the fuel filter to rattle in
the empty fuel tank.
Finding fuel or oil residue on muffler is
normal due to carburetor
adjustments
and testing done by the manufacturer.
ASSEMBLY
_WARNING:
Always stop unit
and disconnect
spark plug before per-
forming any assembly
procedures.
,_I, WARNING:
If received
as-
sembled,
repeat all steps to ensure
your unit is properly assembled
and all
fasteners
are secure.
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