Craftsman 536882092 Owner’s Manual

120 V.A.C. 12 AMP. 60 Hz. Double Insulated

20" Clearing Width

ELECTRIC SNOW THROWER

MODEL NO.

536.882092

Caution:

Read and follow all Safety Rules

and Operating Instructions before first use of this product.

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

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WARRANTY STATEMENT ......

SAFETY RULES ...............

ASSEMBLY ...................

OPERATION ..................

MAINTENANCE ...............

2 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT . . 12 3 REPAIR PARTS 16

7 SPANISH (ESPAI_IOL) .......... 25

11 PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE .. 40

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LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN SNOW THROWER

For one years from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman Snow thrower is maintained, lubricated, and tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instructions in the

owner's manual, Sears will repair, free of charge, any defect in material or workmanship. If this Craftsman Snow thrower is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty ap-

plies for only 90 days from the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover the following:

• Items which become worn during normal use such as drive belts and shear pins.

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• Repair necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, including bent crankshafts and the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained in the

owner's manual.

WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE CRAFTSMAN SNOW THROWER TO THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT IN THE

UNITED STATES. THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY WHILE THIS PRODUCT IS IN USE IN THE UNITED STATES.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., D817WA, Hoffman Estates. IL 60179

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

The warranty on this snow thrower does not cover items that have been sub-

jected to operator abuse or negligence.

Motor: 120 V.A.C., 12amps, 60Hz Clearing Width: 20 inches

To receive full value from the warranty,

the operator must maintain the snow

Clearing Height: 8 inches

thrower as instructed in this manual. Some adjustments will need to be made

periodically to properly maintain your

snow thrower. All adjustments in the Service and Ad-

justments section of this manual must

be checked at least once each season.

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,_ WARNING: Look for this symbol to point out important safe-

ty precautions. It means: "Attention! Become Alert! Your

Safety Is Involved."

power cord to prevent acciden-

WARNING: Always disconnect tal starting when setting-up,

transporting, adjusting or making re-

pairs.

IMPORTANT: Safety standards require op- erator presence controls to minimize the

risk of injury. Your snow thrower is

equipped with such controls. Do not at- tempt to defeat the function of the opera-

tor presence control under any circumstances.

BEFORE USE

1. Read the owner's manual carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and

the proper use of the snow thrower. Know how to slop the snow thrower and disen-

gage the controls quickly.

2. Do not operate the snow thrower without

wearing adequate outer garments. Wear footwear that will improve footing on slip-

pery surfaces.

3. Keep the area of operation clear of all per- sons, particularly small children and pets.

4. Thoroughly inspect the area where the snow thrower is to be used and remove all

doormats, sleds, boards, wires, and other foreign objects.

5. Use extension cords and receptacles as specified by the manufacturer for all snow

throwers with electric ddve motors or with factory-installed or optional starting mo-

tors.

6. Use only attachments and accessories

approved by the manufacturer of the snow thrower. No attachments are recom-

mended for use with this unit. Any such use might increase the risk of injury to the

operator.

7. 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.

8. This snow thrower is for use on sidewalks, driveways, and other ground level sur-

faces. CAUTION: should be exercised while using on steep sloping surfaces. DO

NOT USE SNOW THROWER ON SUR-

FACES ABOVE GROUND LEVEL such

as roofs of residences, garages, porches or other such structures or buildings.

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9. Check shear bolts and other bolts fre- quently for proper tightness to be sure the snow thrower is in safe working condition.

10. Let engine and snow thrower adjust to outdoor temperatures before starting to

clear snow.

equipped with a protector that

WARNING: The motor is

will disconnect power to the mo-

tor tempOrarily if the snow thrower is

overworked, and will automatically reset as the motor cools. If the motor stops, re-

lease the control bar, disconnect the ex- tension cord and allow the motor to cool 5

minutes before continuing operation. OPERATING SAFETY

1. Never allow children or young teenagers to operate the snow thrower. Keep them

away while it is operating. Never allow adults to operate the snow thrower without

proper instruction.

2. Do not operate this machine if you are taking drugs or other medication which

can cause drowsiness or affect your ability to operate this machine.

3. Do not use this machine if you are mental- ly or physically unable to operate this ma- chine safely.

4. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields

during operation or while performing an adjustment or repair to protect your eyes

from foreign objects that may be thrown from the snow thrower.

5. Always dress properly. Do not ware loose clothing or jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts.

6. Do not put hands or feet near or under ro- tating parts. Keep clear of the discharge

opening at all times.

7. Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel drives, walks, or

roads to avoid slipping or falling, especial- ly when operating in reverse or backing

up. Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic.

8. Do not clear snow across the face of slopes. Exercise caution when changing

direction on slopes. Do not attempt to clear steep slopes.

9. Never operate the snow thrower without

proper guards, plates, or other safety pro- tective devices in place.

10. Operation of the snow thrower in the hand hold position is unsafe, except in accor-

dancewiththe special instructions for

such use provided in this manual.

11. Never operate the snow thrower near glass enclosures, automobiles, window

wells, drop--offs, and the like without prop-

er adjustment of the snow discharge angle. Keep children and pets away.

12. Never operate the snow thrower on grav- eled surface unless the snow thrower is

adjusted for such a surface in accordance with this manual. See Operating Tips in the Operation section of this manual.

13. Never operate the snow thrower at high transport speeds on slippery surfaces. Look behind and use care when backing.

14. Never direct discharge at bystanders or allow anyone in front of the snow thrower.

15. Take all possible precautions when leav- ing the snow thrower unattended. Disen-

gage the auger/impeller, and remove key.

16. To prevent accidental starting do not carry plugged-in snow thrower with finger on switch. Be sure switch is off when plug-

ging in.

17. If cord is d_maged in any manner while plugged in, pull extension cord from wall

receptacle.

18. Do riot abuse cord. Never carry snow thrower by cord or yank it to disconnect from receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil,

and sharp edges.

19. Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting to clear snow at too fast a rate.

20. Do not force snow thrower. It will perform better and safer at the rate for which it

was designed.

21. Do not over reach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

shock, use U.L. listed two con- WARNING: To prevent electric ductor extension cord suitable

for outdoor use in cold weather. Exten-

sion cord should be no longer than 100 feet. See chart in Operation section for

recommended extension cords.

22. To prevent accidental disconnection of ex- tension cord from control switch during

operation, loop extension cord through strain relief clip on control switch as

shown in the assembly section of this manual.

REPAIR/ADJUSTMENTS SAFETY

1. After striking a foreign object, stop the en- gine (motor), disconnect the cord on elec-

tric motors, thoroughly inspect the snow thoroughly inspect the snow thrower for

any damage, and repair the damage be- fore restarting and operating the snow thrower.

2. If snow thrower should start to vibrate ab-

normally, stop engine (motor) and check

immediately for the cause. Vibration is

generally a warning of trouble.

3. Stop the engine (motor) whenever you

leave the operating position. Also, discon- nect the power cord before unclogging

the auger/impeller housing or discharge chute, and when making any repairs, ad-

justments, or inspections to prevent acci- dental starting.

4. When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the auger/impeller and all

moving parts have stopped. Disconnect

the power cord for service.

5. Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine (motor) is running (ex- cept when specifically recommended by the manufacturer).

6. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary.

7. When servicing, use only identical re- placement parts. Replace or repair dam-

aged cords.

8. Maintain snow throwers with care. Follow instructions and changing accessories.

9. Run the snow thrower a few minutes after throwing snow to prevent freeze-up of the

auger/impeller.

SAFE STORAGE

1. Always refer to the owner's manual in-

structions for important details if the snow

thrower is to be stored for an extended

period.

2. Store snow thrower indoors when not in use. Snow throwers should be stored in-

doors in a dry, locked-up place out of reach of children.

IMPORTANT

Read Owner's Manual

Before Operating

This Machine.

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Avoid Injury From Rotating

Auger. Keep Hands, Feet

DANGER

And Clothing Away.

DANGER

Stop The Engine

Before Unclogging

Discharge Chute!

ASSEMBLY CONTENTS OF PARTS BAG

1 - Owner's Manual 1 - Warranty Card

1 - Parts Bag

(Not shown actual size)

1 - Key

glasses or eye shields while as-

WARNING: Always wear safety sembling snow thrower.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

1 - Knife to cut carton. 1- Pliers

The figure below shows the snow thrower completely assembled.

References to the right or left hand side of

the snow thrower are from the viewpoint of the operator's position behind the unit.

TO REMOVE SNOW THROWER

FROM CARTON

1. Remove the inserts positioned around the unit and the packing material.

2. Cut down all four corners of the carton

and lay the panels flat.

3. Pull snow thrower out of the carton.

TO ASSEMBLE THE HANDLE

1. Remove wrap on upper handle and along the side of both handles. Discard wrap.

2. Loosen the tee knobs on each side of the upper handle.

3. Raise the upper handle to the operating position as shown in Figure 1. Hold upper

Tee Knob

Chute Deflector

handle apart to prevent scratching lower

handle.

NOTE: Make sure the control switch cord and pigtail are not caught be-

tween upper and lower handle.

4. Tighten the tee knobs. Make sure pigtail is free from the control switch cord.

Control Switch

Lever

Control Switch

Control Switch Cord

Tie

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Tee Knob

Pigtail

Figure 1

TO ASSEMBLE THE CHUTE CONTROL ROD

1. Cut tie holding chute control rod to brack-

et.

2. Remove plastic bag from chute control

rod.

3. Remove cotter pin, flat washer and wave washer from the worm end of chute con-

trol rod and set aside (see Figure 2).

4. Insert the worm end of the chute control rod through the hole in the chute control

Worm End Chute

Control Rod

Chute Deflector

rod bracket while inserting the worm into

the notches in the discharge chute rota-

tion ring.

Place wave washer and flat washer onto

worm end of chute control rod.

Place cotter pin through worm end of

chute control rod,

Bend cotter pin to secure.

Rotate the chute control rod fully clock-

wise and counterclockwise. The dis- charge chute should rotate freely without

binding.

Wave Washer

Flat Washer

Discharge

Notches

Chute Control i

Rod Bracket

_,- CHECKLIST

Before you operate your new snow thrower,

to ensure that you receive the best perfor-

mance and satisfaction from this quality product, please review the following check-

list: P" All assembly instructions have been

completed.

v' The discharge chute rotates freely.

No remaining loose parts in carton.

Figure 2

While learning how to use your snow throw- er, pay extra attention to the following impor-

tant items: P" Use a U.L. listed two conductor exten-

sion cord suitable for outdoor use in cold weather.

P" Become familiar with all controls-their

location and function, Operate controls before starting motor.

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KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR SNOW THROWER. Compare the illustrations with your SNOW THROWER to familiarize yourself with the

location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

Control Switch

Lever

Upper Handle

Lower Handle

Chute Deflector

Auger Assembly j

LL_ Auger Housing Figure 3

Chute Control Rod - Changes the direc- tion of snow discharge.

Chute Deflector - Changes the distance

the snow isthrown.

Discharge Chute - Changes the direction

the snow isthrown.

HOW TO USE THE SNOW THROWER

TO STOP THE SNOWTHROWER

To stop the auger or motor, release the control

switch lever.

TO CONTROL SNOW DISCHARGE

1. Turn the chute control rod to set the di- rection of the snow throwing.

2. Loosen the wing knob on the chute de- flector and move the deflector to set the

distance. Move the deflector up for more

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Ignition Switch Key - Must be inserted and turned to the "UNLOCK" position to start the motor.

Control Switch Lever - Used to start

and stop motor.

distance or down for less distance. Then, tighten the wing knob (See Figure 4).

Knob

TO USE AUGER PROPEL ACTION

1. Squeeze the control switch lever down

against the upper handle to allow the au- ger to turn.

2. To propel forward, raise the handle to al- low the auger blades to contact the

ground (See Figure 5).

equipped with a protector that

WARNING: The motor is will disconnect power to the

motor temporarily if the snow thrower is overworked, and will automatically reset as the motor cools. If the motor stops, release the control bar, disconnect the

extension cord and allow the motor to cool five minutes before continuing op-

eration.

TO START SNOW THROWER

IMPORTANT: Use a U.L listed two conduc- tor extension cord suitable for outdoor use

in cold weather. Extension cord should be no longer than 100 feet. Extension cords

are available at a Sears Service Center. Sears extension cord NO. 83609 is recom-

mended or use one of the extension cords in the following chart.

RECOMMENDEDEXTENSIONCORDS

MINIMUM GAGE FOR CORDS SETS

Volts Length of Cord in Feet

120V 25ft. 50ft. lOOft.

Ampere rating

more than

0 6

not more

than AWG

6 18 16 16

10 18 16 14

12 16 16 14 13 14 12 10

cordance with local codes and inspection au- thorities.

To start snow thrower operation, proceed as follows:

1. To prevent accidental disconnection of extension cord from control switch during operation, loop extension cord through

strain relief clip on control switch (see

Figure 6).

2. Snap strain relief clip down over loop of

extension cord (see Figure 6). Connect extension cord to power plug on control

switch.

___ Strain Relief .

c,p II

Always connect extension cord to control switch on snow thrower first, then connect the other end to a wall receptacle installed in ac-

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