Safe
Operation
Practices
WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle compo-
nents contain or emit chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the safe operation 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 hands and feet and throwing objects.
Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.
Training
Safe Handling of Gasoline
1.
Read, understand, and follow 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.
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.
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 instructions and safe operation practices
in this manual and on the machine and be trained and
supervised by an adult.
a. Use only an approved gasoline container.
b. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources
of ignition.
c. Never fuel machine indoors.
d. Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine is hot
or running.
WARNING
4.
Never allow adults to operate this machine without proper
instruction.
e. Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before refuel-
ing.
This symbol points
out important safety
instructions which,
if not followed, could
endanger the per-
5. Thrown objects can cause serious personal injury. Plan
your snow-throwing pattern to avoid discharge of material
toward roads, bystanders and the like.
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.
6. 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.
g. Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely.
h. If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the engine and equip-
ment. Move machine to another area. Wait 5 minutes
before starting the engine.
7.
1.
Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling, especially
when operating in reverse.
sonal safety and/or
property of yourself
and others. Read and
follow all instructions
in this manual before
attempting to operate
this machine. Failure
to comply with these
instructions may
Preparation
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.
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.
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 gar-
ments. 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.
result in personal
injury. When you see
this symbol, HEED
4.
5.
Use a grounded three-wire extension cord and receptacle
for all units with electric start engines.
ITS WARNING!
Your Responsibility
Adjust collector housing height to clear gravel or crushed
rock surfaces.
Restrict the use
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.
of this power machine
to persons who read,
understand
and follow the warnings
and instructions
8. Let engine and machine adjust to outdoor temperature
before starting to clear snow.
in this manual
and on the machine.
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| Language | English |
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