Craftsman C950-52846-0 9.0 T.P. Manuals

SEARS CANADA INC., TORONTO, ONTARIO M5B 2B8 Owner’s Manual Model C950-52846-0 9.0 T.P. 24 inch CAUTION: You must read and understand this owner’s manual before operating unit. Serial No. ______________ DUAL STAGE SNOWTHROWER 1736806, Rev. B 11/2008 Not for Reproduction RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION 2 General Information This instruction book is written for a person with some mechanical ability. Like most service books, not all the steps are described. Steps on how to loosen or tighten fasteners are steps anyone can follow with some mechanical ability. Read and follow these instructions before you use the unit. Know your product: If you understand the unit and how the unit operates, you will get the best performance. As you read this manual, compare the illustrations to the unit. Learn the location and the function of the controls. To help prevent an accident, follow the operating instructions and the safety rules. Keep this manual for future reference. IMPORTANT: Many units are not assembled and are sold in cartons. It is the responsibility of the owner to make sure the assembly instructions in this manual are exactly followed. Other units are purchased in an assembled condition. On assembled units, it is the responsibility of the owner to make sure the unit is correctly assembled. The owner must carefully check the unit according to the instructions in this manual before it is first used. This manual contains safety information to make you aware of the hazards and risks associated with snow throwers, and how to avoid them. The snow thrower is designed and intended for removal of snow, and should not be used for any other purpose. It is important that you read and understand these instructions, and anyone operating the equipment read and understand these instructions. The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. WARNING A signal word (DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION) is used with the alert symbol to indicate the likelihood and the potential severity of injury. In addition, a hazard symbol may be used to represent the type of hazard. DANGER indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, might result in minor or moderate injury. CAUTION, when used without the alert symbol, indicates a situation that could result in damage to the equipment. Hazard Symbols and the meanings These symbols are used on your equipment and defined in your operating manual. Review and understand the meanings. The use of one of these symbols combined with a signal word will alert you to potential hazards and how to avoid them. Explosion Toxic fumes Shock Hot Surface Fire Operator’s Manual  Read and understand before performing any activity or running equipment. Safety Alert  Identifies safety information about hazards that can result in personal injury. Rotating auger Rotating impeller Rotating gears Thrown objects Keep a safe distance from the equipment. Shut off engine and remove spark plug connector before performing maintenance or repair work. Never reach into rotating parts. Recommended ear protection for extended use. Not for Reproduction RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION 3 Operating Symbols and their meanings These symbols are used on your equipment and defined in your operating manual. It is important that you review and understand the meanings. Failure to understand the symbols might result in harm to you. Stop Fuel Choke off Oil Choke on Slow Fast On Off Ignition Key Ignition Off Ignition On Primer bulb Throttle Drive Clutch Auger Clutch Engage RIGHT Auger Collector Traction Discharge Chute LEFT UP DOWN Forward Neutral Reverse Push to engage electric start Electric Start Engine Start Engine Run Engine Off Chute Deflector Engage Disengage Heated Grips Avoid death or serious injury from rotating auger. Keep hands, feet and clothing away. Unclogging discharge chute is a hazardous activity. Stop engine and disconnect spark plug wire when performing maintenance on equipment. Never leave the equipment unattended while engine is running. Always disengage the auger and traction controls, stop engine, and remove keys. Keep children, pets, and others out of the area during operation. Children are often attracted to the equipment. Be mindful of all persons present. Keep all loose clothing far away from front of snow thrower and auger. Scarves, mittens, dangling drawstrings, loose clothes and pants can quickly become caught in the rotating device and dismemberment will occur. Tie up long hair and remove jewelry. The snow thrower is intended to remove snow only. Do not use for purposes other than what is intended. Do not clear snow across the face of slopes. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes. Do not attempt to clear steep slopes. Do not use the snow thrower on surfaces above ground level such as roofs of residences, garages, porches or other such structures or buildings. DANGER Discharge chute contains rotating impeller to throw snow. Never clear or unclog discharge chute with your hands, or while engine is running. Fingers can quickly become caught and traumatic amputation or severe laceration can result. Unclogging the discharge chute is a hazardous activity. Clogged or blocked augers store energy and can rotate unexpectedly. Never place hands in or near discharge chute. With engine OFF, wait for all moving parts to cease movement, then with a stick, clear the chute. Even with engine off, parts may rotate and dismemberment can occur. Clogged snow can hide other obstructions in the chute and cause damage to the equipment, impeller or auger. Take precautions when restating the equipment after snow removal. DANGER Not for Reproduction RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION 4 Objects can be picked up by auger and thrown from chute. Never throw snow toward people or cars, and never allow anyone in front of the snow thrower. • Be aware of your environment while operating equipment. Running over items such as, gravel, doormats, newspapers, toys, and rocks hidden under snow, can all be thrown from chute or jam in the auger. • Always be aware of the direction the snow is being thrown. Nearby pedestrians, pets or property may be harmed by objects being thrown. • Familiarize yourself with the area you plan to work. Mark off boundaries of walkways and driveways to prevent property damage from thrown objects. • Take caution when snow throwing in unfamiliar areas. Stay alert for hidden hazards and traffic. • After striking a foreign object, turn engine OFF, wait for moving parts to cease movement, and check immediately for damage. If damaged, repair before starting and operating snow thrower. • With engine OFF, wait for moving parts to stop and always use a stick to clear discharge chute. • If unit vibrates abnormally, turn engine OFF. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble. See an authorized dealer if necessary for repairs. DANGER Rotating gears can contact or entangle hands, feet, hair, clothing, or accessories. Traumatic amputation or severe laceration can result. • Always operate equipment with all guards in place. • Keep hands and feet away from rotating gears. • Tie up long hair and remove jewelry. • Do not wear loose-fitting clothing, dangling drawstrings or items that could become caught. WARNING Engines give off carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless, poison gas. Breathing carbon monoxide can cause nausea, fainting or death. • Start and run engine outdoors. • Do not start or run engine in enclosed area, even if doors or windows are open. WARNING • Allow muffler, engine cylinder and fins to cool before touching. • Remove accumulated combustibles from muffler area and cylinder area. • Install and maintain in working order a spark arrester before using equipment on forest-covered, grass-covered, brush-covered unimproved land. The state of California requires this (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal land. WARNING Running engines produce heat. Engine parts, especially muffler, become extremely hot. Severe thermal burns can occur on contact. Combustible debris, such as leaves, grass, brush, etc. can catch fire. Gasoline and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive. Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death. WHEN ADDING FUEL • Turn engine OFF and let engine cool at least 2 minutes before removing gas cap. • Fill fuel tank outdoors or in well-ventilated area. • Do not overfill fuel tank. • Keep gasoline away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat, and other ignition sources. • Check fuel lines, tank, cap, and fittings frequently for cracks or leaks. Replace if necessary. WHEN STARTING ENGINE • Make sure spark plug, muffler, fuel cap and air cleaner are in place. • Do not crank engine with spark plug removed. • If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before starting engine. • If engine floods, set choke to OPEN/RUN position, place throttle in FAST and crank until engine starts. WHEN OPERATING EQUIPMENT • Do not choke carburetor to stop engine. WHEN TRANSPORTING EQUIPMENT • Transport with fuel tank EMPTY. WHEN STORING GASOLINE OR EQUIPMENT WITH FUEL IN TANK • Store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters or other appliances that have pilot light or other ignition source because they can ignite gasoline vapors. WARNING Starting engine creates sparking. Sparking can ignite nearby flammable gases. Explosion and fire could result. • If there is natural or LP gas leakage in area, do not start engine. • Do not use pressurized starting fluids because vapors are flammable. WARNING Unintentional sparking can result in fire or electric shock. Unintentional start-up can result in entanglement, traumatic amputation, or laceration. BEFORE PERFORMING ADJUSTMENTS OR REPAIRS • Disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from spark plug. WHEN TESTING FOR SPARK • Use approved spark plug tester. • Do not check for spark with spark plug removed. WARNING Not for Reproduction