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SAFETY RULES
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WARNING: TO REDUCE THE POTENTIAL FOR ANY INJURY, COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING
i. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN
INJURY,
TRAINING
• Readthis owner'sguidecarefully,Beth•roughly familiar
withthe controlsand proper use oftheequipment.Know
howto stopthe unitand disengagethecontrolsquickly.
• Never allow childrento operateequipment.Never allow
adultstooperateequipmentwithoutproperinstructions.
• No oneshouldoperatethisunitwhileintoxicatedorwhile
taking medication that impairsthe sensesor reactions.
• Keeptheareaofoperationclearofall persons;especial-
ly smallchildrenand pets.
• Exercise cautionto avoid slippingor falling, especially
when operatingin reverse,
PREPARATION
• Thoroughlyinspecttheareawherethe equipmentistobe
usedandremovealldoormats,sleds,boards,wires and
otherforeignobjects.
• Disengageall clutchesand shiftintoneutral beforestart-
ing engine.
• Do not operate equipment without wearing adequate
winteroutergarments.Wear footWearwhichwill improve
footing on slipperysurfaces.
• Checkthe fuelbeforestartingtheengine.GaSolineisan
extremelyflammablefuel.Do notfillthefueltankindoors,
whiletheengineisrunning,orwhiletheengineisstillhot:
Replace gasolinecap Securelyand wipe off any spilled
gasolinebeforestartingtheengine as itmay causea fire
or explosion.
• Use a groundedthreewire plug-infor all unitswith elec-
tric drive motorsor electricstartingmotors.
• Never attempttomake any adjustmentswhileengine is
running (except where specifically recommended by
manufacturer).
• Let engine and machineadjustto outdoortemperature
beforestartingto clear snow.
• Alwayswearsafetyglassesor eye shieldsduringopera-
tionor whileperformingan adjustmentor repair,to pro-
tect eyes from foreign objectsthat may be thrownfrom
the machinein any direction.
eStop engine whenever you leave the operating position,
before unclogging the collectodimpeller housing or
discharge guide, and making any repairs, adjustments, or
inspections.
eTake all possible precautions when leaving the unit un-
attended. Disengage the collector/impeller, shift: into
neutral, stop the engine, and remove the key.
• When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain cot-
lector/impeller and all moving parts have stopped. Discon-
nect spark plug wire and keep away from plug to prevent
accidental starting.
• Do not run engine indoors, except when starting engine
and transporting snow thrower in or out of building. Open
doors. Exhaust fumes are dangerous.
• Do not clear snow across the face of slopes. Exercise
extreme caution when changing direction on slopes. Do
not attempt to clear steep slopes.
• Never operate snow thrower without guards, plates, or
other safety protection devices in place.
• Never operate snow thrower near glass enclosure,
automobiles, window wells, drop off, etc., without proper
adjustments of snow thrower discharge angle. Keep
children and pets away.
• Do not overload machine capacity by attempting to clear
snow at too fast a rate.
• Never operate the machine at high transport speeds on
slippery surfaces. Look behind and use care when backing.
• Never direct discharge at bystanders or allow anyone in
front of unit.
• Disengage power to collectodimpeller when transporting
or not in use.
• Use only attachments and accessories approved by the
manufacturer of snow thrower (such as wheel weights,
counter weights, cabs, etc.).
• Never operate the snow thrower without good visibility or
light; Always be sure of your footing and keep a firm hold
on the handles. Walk, never run.
OPERATION
• Do not puthands or feet near rotatingparts.Keep clear
of dischargeopeningat all times.
• Exerciseextremecautionwhen operatingonor crossing
graveldrives,walks,or roads.Stayalertforhiddenhazards
or traffic.Do notcarry passengers.
• Afterstrikinga foreignobject,stoptheengine,removewire
from sparkplug,andthoroughlyinspectthesnowthrower
for anydamage.Repairthedamagebefore restartingand
operatingthe snowthrower.
• Ifthesnowthrowershouldstarttovibrateabnormally,stop
the engine andcheck immediatelyfor the cause. Vibra-
tion is generaUya warningof trouble,
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
• Check shearbolts,enginemounting bolts,etc., atfrequent
intervalsfor propertightnessto be sure equipmentis in
SafewQrkingcondition.
• Never store the machineWithfuel in the fuel tank inside
a buildingwhereignitionsourcesarepresent,suchas hot
waterandspaceheaters,c!Othesdryers, andthelike.Allow
engine to cool beforestoringin anyenclosure.
• Always refer to owner's guide instructionsfor important
details if snow thrower isto be storedfor an extended
periOd.
• Run machine a few:minutesafter throwingsnowto pre-
Ventfreeze up of collect•r/impeller,
LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, IT
MEANS--ATTENTION!t!BECOMEALERT.q!
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED=.
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