SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES
WARNING: THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH, IF NOT
FOLLOWED, COULD ENDANGER THE PERSONAL SAFETY AND/OR PROPERTY OF YOURSELF
AND OTHERS. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE
ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE YOUR SNOW THROWER. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE
INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. WHEN YOU SEE THIS SYMBOL-HEED ITS
WARNING.
WARNING
: The Engine Exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
DANGER: Your snow thrower was built to be operated according to the rules for safe
operation in this manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the
part of the operator can result in serious injury. If you violate any of these rules, you may cause
serious injury to yourself or others.
1.
TRAINING
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•
•
Read this operator's manual carefully in its entirety
• Before
working
with
gasoline,
extinguish
all
before
attempting
to
assemble
or
operate
this
cigarettes and other sources of ignition. Check the
fuel before starting the engine. Gasoline is an
extremely flammable fuel. Do not fill the gasoline
tank indoors, while the engine is running, or until
engine has been allowed to cool at least two
minutes. Replace gasoline cap securely and wipe off
any spilled gasoline before starting the engine as it
may cause a fire or explosion.
machine. Be completely familiar with the controls and
the proper use of this machine before operating it.
Keep this manual in a safe place for future and
regular reference and for ordering replacement parts.
Never allow children under 14 years old to operate a
snow thrower. Children 14 years old and over should
only operate snow thrower under close parental
supervision. Only persons well acquainted with these
rules of safe operation should be allowed to use your
snow thrower.
• Use a grounded three wire plug-in for all units with
electric drive motors or electric starting motors.
•
Adjust collector housing height to clear gravel or
crushed rock surface.
No one should operate this unit while intoxicated or
while taking medication that impairs the senses or
reactions.
•
Never attempt to make any adjustments while engine
is running (except where specifically recommended
by manufacturer).
•
•
Keep the area of operation clear of all persons,
especially small children and pets.
•
•
Let
temperature before starting to clear snow.
engine
and
machine
adjust
to
outdoor
Exercise
caution
to
avoid
slipping
or
falling,
especially when operating in reverse.
Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during
operation or while performing an adjustment or
repair, to protect eyes from foreign objects that may
be thrown from the machine in any direction.
1.
PREPARATION
•
Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is
to be used and remove all door mats, sleds, boards,
wires and other foreign objects.
2.
OPERATION
•
•
Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral before
starting engine.
• Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
Keep clear of discharge opening and auger at all
times.
Do not operate equipment without wearing adequate
winter outer garments. Do not wear jewelry, long
scarfs or other loose clothing which could become
entangled in moving parts. Wear footwear which will
improve footing on slippery surfaces.
• Exercise extreme caution when operating on or
crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for
hidden hazards or traffic. Do not carry passengers.
•
After striking a foreign object, stop the engine,
remove wire from spark plug, and thoroughly inspect
the snow thrower for any damage. Repair the
damage before restarting and operating the snow
thrower.
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