Craftsman 536.886180 Manual Del Operador página 12

BEFORE OPERATING SNOWTHROWER
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Check the fasteners. Make sure all fasteners are tight.
On electric start models, the unit was shipped with the
starter cord plugged into the engine. Before operating,
unplug the starter cord from the engine.
NOTE: This snowthrower was shipped WITH OIL in the
engine. See Check the Oil (Before Starting Engine)
instructions in this section before starting engine.
WARNING: The operation of any snowthrower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can result in
severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields before beginning snowthrower operation. We recommend
standard safety glasses or Wide Vision Safety Mask over spectacles.
SNOWTHROWER SAFETY TESTS
Test 1 = Auger/Impeller
• Release auger control (right-hand).
• Auger/impeller stops in bess than 5 seconds.
Test 2 = Traction Drive
• Release traction control (left-hand).
• Snowthrower forward/reverse motion stops.
Test 3 = Free=Hand Control (if equipped)
• Engage auger control and traction control.
• Release auger control immediately followed by the traction
control (a) stops auger/impeller in bess than 5 seconds, and (b)
stops forward/reverse motion of snowthrower.
_lb ANGER: The discharge chute contains a rotating
impeller to throw snow. Never clear or unclog the
_ ischarge chute with your hands. Fingers can quickly
become caught and traumatic amputation or severe
laceration will result. Always use a clean=out tool to
clear or unclog the discharge chute.
_ ARNING:
, Hand contact with the rotating impeller inside
the discharge chute is the most common cause of
injury associated with snowthrowers.
, This snowthrower is capable of amputating hands
and feet, and throwing objects. Read and observe
all the safety instructions in this manual. Failure to
do so will result in death or serious injury.
OPERATE THE SNOWTHROWER
_ AUTION: Operation with a Snow Cab. Wind may
blow exhaust gasses back towards the operator, if
you notice the smell of exhaust, change direction of
operation.
NOTICE: Do not throw snow toward a building as hidden
objects could be thrown with sufficient force to cause
damage.
1. Start the engine. See Start the Engine in this section.
2. Press the chute rotation switch (A, Figure 4) to the UP/DOWN
position to rotate the discharge chute left or right. See Dis=
charge Chute and Deflector in this section.
CAUTION: Before operating, make sure the area in
front of the snowthrower is clear of bystanders or
obstacles.
Free-Hand
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Control
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._ontrol Levers
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