Safety Rules
OPERATION
MAINTENANCE & STORAGE
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Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts. Keep
clear of discharge opening at all times.
• Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to ensure that
the equipment is in safe operating condition.
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Always clear snow up and down the face of slopes,
never across the face. Use extreme caution when
changing direction on slopes. Do not attempt to clear
• Never store equipment with gasoline in the tank in a
building where fumes may reach an open flame or
spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any
enclosure.
slopes over 17.7% (10o).
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Use extreme caution when operating on or crossing
gravel drives, walks or roads. Stay alert for hidden
hazards and traffic.
• Always refer to the Operator’s Manual for important
details if snowthrower is to be stored for an extended
period.
Be especially careful not to touch snowthrower parts
which might be hot from operation. Allow such parts
to cool before attempting to maintain, adjust or ser-
vice.
• Run auger drive a few seconds after completion of
throwing snow to help clear out snow and prevent
icing and freeze-up on unit.
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If unit starts to vibrate abnormally, disengage drives
and stop the engine. Check immediately for the
cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.
Before leaving operator’s position for any reason:
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shut off engine,
remove the Engine Key and
wait for all moving parts to stop.
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Before cleaning, repairing or inspecting the unit,
make certain all moving parts have stopped. Remove
the key and then disconnect the spark plug wire to
prevent accidental starting.
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Always use a grounded, 3-wire plug receptacle for
electric starting.
Adjust snow discharge angle for safe flow when oper-
ating near glass enclosures, automobiles, window
wells, drop-offs, etc.
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Do not overload machine capacity by clearing snow
at too fast a ground speed.
Never operate machine at high transport speeds on
slippery surfaces. Use care when backing up.
Disengage Auger Control when transporting or not in
use.
Never operate the snowthrower without good visibility
or light. Always be sure of your footing.
Do not change the engine governor settings or over-
speed the engine.
Never direct the discharge chute at bystanders; nor
allow anyone in front of the unit while it is operational.
Never operate this machine without all of the proper
guards or other safety protective devices in place.
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| Categories | Simplicity Snow Blower Manuals, Snow Blower Manuals |
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| Tags | Simplicity 1693650, Simplicity 1693651, Simplicity 1693763, Simplicity 1693775, Simplicity 860 |
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| Document Type | Owner's Manual |
| Language | English |
| Product Brand | Simplicity, Snow Blower |
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| Publisher | simplicitymfg.com |
| Wikipedia's Page | Simplicity Outdoor |
| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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