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
•
Read this operators manual carefully in its entirety
before attempting to assemble or operate this
machine. Be completely familiar with the controls
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.
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.
•
•
•
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.
•
•
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.
Never attempt to make any adjustments while
engine
is running (except where specifically
recommended by manufacturer).
• Let outdoor
temperature before starting to clear snow.
engine
and
machine
adjust
to
No one should operate this unit while intoxicated or
while taking medication that impairs the senses or
reactions.
• 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.
•
•
Keep the area of operation clear of all persons,
especially small children and pets.
Exercise
caution
to
avoid
slipping
or
falling,
3. OPERATION
especially when operating in reverse.
•
•
Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating
parts. Keep clear of discharge opening and auger
at all times.
2. PREPARATION
•
Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment
is to be used and remove all door mats, sleds,
boards, wires and other foreign objects.
Exercise extreme caution when operating on or
crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert
for
hidden hazards or traffic. Do not carry
•
•
Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral before
starting engine.
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.
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.
•
•
If the snow thrower should start to vibrate
abnormally, stop the engine and check immediately
for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of
trouble.
•
Before
working
with
gasoline,
extinguish
all
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
Stop engine whenever you leave the operating
position, before unclogging the collector/impeller
housing or discharge guide, and making any
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