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Craftsman Snow Blower Operator's Manual - 247.88955.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

training

Read, understand, and fol ow all instructions on the machine and 

in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate. 
Keep this manual in a safe place for future and regular reference 
and for ordering replacement parts. 
Read the Operator’s Manual and fol ow all warnings and safety 

instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious injury to the 
operator and/or bystanders. For questions cal , 1-800-659-5917.
Be familiar with all controls and their proper operation. Know how 

to stop the machine and disengage them quickly.
Never al ow children under 14 years of age to operate this 

machine. Children 14 and over should read and understand the 
instructions and safe operation practices in this manual and on 
the machine and be trained and supervised by an adult. 
Never al ow adults to operate this machine without proper 

instruction. 
Thrown objects can cause serious personal injury. Plan your 

snow-throwing pattern to avoid discharge of material toward 
roads, bystanders and the like. 
Keep bystanders, pets and children at least 75 feet from the 

machine while it is in operation. Stop machine if anyone enters 
the area.
Exercise caution to avoid slipping or fal ing, especial y when 

operating in reverse.

PreParation
Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used. 
Remove all doormats, newspapers, sleds, boards, wires and other 
foreign objects, which could be tripped over or thrown by the auger/
impel er. 

Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during operation and 

while performing an adjustment or repair to protect your eyes. 
Thrown objects which ricochet can cause serious injury to the 
eyes.
Do not operate without wearing adequate winter outer garments. 

Do not wear jewelry, long scarves or other loose clothing, which 
could become entangled in moving parts. Wear footwear which 
will improve footing on slippery surfaces. 
Use a grounded three-wire extension cord and receptacle for all 

machines with electric start engines. 
Adjust col ector housing height to clear gravel or crushed rock 

surfaces. 
Disengage all control levers before starting the engine. 

Never attempt to make any adjustments while engine is running, 

except where specifical y recommended in the operator’s manual.
Let engine and machine adjust to outdoor temperature before 

starting to clear snow. 

Warning

CaLifornia ProPosition 65

Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle 
components contain or emit chemicals known to State of California 
to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Warning

Your Responsibility—Restrict the use of this power machine to 
persons who read, understand and fol ow the warnings and instruc-
tions in this manual and on the machine. 

saVe tHese instrUCtions!

Warning

This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not 
fol owed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of 
yourself and others. Read and fol ow all instructions in this manual 
before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with 
these instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this 
symbol, HEED ITS WARNING!

danger

This machine was built to be operated according to the safe opera-
tion practices in this manual. As with any type of power equipment, 
carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious 
injury. This machine is capable of amputating fingers, hands, toes 
and feet and throwing debris. Failure to observe the fol owing safety 
instructions could result in serious injury or death.

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