SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES
WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components
contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or
other reproductive harm.
DANGER: This machine 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. This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects.
Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.
DANGER: This machine 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. This
machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety
instructions could result in serious injury or death.
Training
4. Use a grounded three-wire extension cord and
receptacle for all units with electric start engines.
1.
Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the
5.
Adjust collector housing height to clear gravel or
crushed rock surfaces.
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.
6.
7.
Disengage all control levers before starting the engine.
Never attempt to make any adjustments while
engine is running, except where specifically
recommended in the operator’s manual.
Let engine and machine adjust to outdoor
temperature before starting to clear snow.
To avoid personal injury or property damage use
extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is
extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive.
Serious personal injury can occur when gasoline is
spilled on yourself or your clothes, which can ignite.
Wash your skin and change clothes immediately.
a. Use only an approved gasoline container.
b. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and
other sources of ignition.
2.
3.
Be familiar with all controls and their proper
operation. Know how to stop the machine and
disengage them quickly.
Never allow children under 14 years old to operate
this machine. Children 14 years old and over
should read and understand the operation
instructions and safety rules in this manual and
should be trained and supervised by a parent.
Never allow 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, helpers, 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 falling,
especially when operating in reverse.
8.
9.
4.
5.
c. Never fuel machine indoors.
d. Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the
engine is hot or running.
e. Allow engine to cool at least two minutes
before refueling.
6.
7.
f.
Never over fill fuel tank. Fill tank to no more
than ½ inch below bottom of filler neck to
provide space for fuel expansion.
Preparation
1.
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/
impeller.
g. Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely.
h. If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the engine
and equipment. Move machine to another
area. Wait 5 minutes before starting the
engine.
2.
3.
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.
i.
Never store the machine or fuel container
inside where there is an open flame, spark or
pilot light (e.g. furnace, water heater, space
heater, clothes dryer etc.).
j.
Allow machine to cool at least 5 minutes
before storing.
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