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iMPORTANT 1 H,, N MANUAL DO NOT THROW AWAY Caution: Read and Follow All Safety Rules and instructions Before Operating This Equipment HORSEPOWER 20 ” SINGLE STAGE AUGER PROPELLED 120V ELECTRIC START SNOW THROWER Assembly Operation Customer Responsibilities Service and Adjustments Repair Parts SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. SAFETY A RULES A PLACE WIRE WHERE fT CANNOT CONTACT SPARK PLUG CAUTION.
ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE AND TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING WHEN SETTING-UP, IMPORTANT SAFETY STANDARDS REQUIRE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLS TO MINIMIZE THE RISK OF INJURY,, YOUR SNOW THROWER IS EQUIPPED WITH SUCH CONTROLS. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT THE FUNCTION OF THE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES BEFORE USE o Read the Owner’s Manual carefully Be thoroughly famitiar with the controls and the proper use of the snow thrower Know how to stop the snow thrower and disengage the controls quickly ยท Do not operate the snow thrower without wearing adequate winter outer garments Wear footwear that will improve footing on slippery surfaces Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly small children, and pets Thoroughly inspect the area where the snow thrower is to be used and remove all doormats, sleds, boards, wires, and other foreign objects o Use extension cords and receptacles as specified by the manufacturer for al! snow throwers with electric drive rnotors or with factory-installed a or optional starting motors Use only attachments and accessories approved by the manufacturer of the snow th rower (such as electric starter kits, etc) Never operate the snow thrower without good visibility or light. Always be sure of your footing, and keep a firm hold on the handles Walk; never run_ This snow thrower is for use on sidewalks, o driveways, and other ground level surfaces CAUTION should be exercised while using on steep sloping surfaces DO NOT USE SNOW THROWER ON SURFACES ABOVE GROUND garages, buildings e LEVEL such as roofs of residences, porches or other such structures or g FUEL SAFETY