1697293 Operator’s Manual

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DANGER

Keephands,feet,andclothingawayfromrotatingparts.

Rotating parts can contact or entangle hands, feet, hair,

clothing, or accessories.

Failuretoobservethesesafetyinstructionswillresultin

traumaticamputationorseverelaceration.

• Whenever cleaning, repairing, or inspecting the

snowthrower,makesuretheengineisOFF,spark

plugwireisdisconnected,andallmovingpartshave

stopped.

• Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.

Keepclearofthedischargeopeningatalltimes.

• Never operate the snowthrower without proper guards,

and other safety devices in place and working.

• Never leave the snowthrower unattended while engine

is running. Always disengage the auger and traction

controls,stopengine,andremovekeys.

• Keepalllooseclothingawayfromthefrontofthe

snowthrowerandauger.Scarves,mittens,dangling

drawstrings, loose clothes, and pants can quickly

becomecaughtintherotatingdeviceandamputation

willoccur.Tieuplonghairandremovejewelry.

• Runthemachineafewminutesafterdischargingsnow

topreventfreeze-upofthecollector/impeller.

• Disengagepowertothecollector/impellerwhen

snowthrower is transported or not in use.

DANGER

Thedischargechutecontainsarotatingimpellertothrow

snow. Never clear or unclog the discharge chute with your

hands.Fingerscanquicklybecomecaughtintheimpeller.

Always use a clean-out tool.

Failuretoobservethesesafetyinstructionswillresultin

traumaticamputationorseverelaceration.

WARNING

U.S.A. Models: Certain components in this prod-

uct and its related accessories contain chemicals

known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth

defects, or other reproductive harm. Wash hands

after handling.

WARNING

U.S.A. Models: The engine exhaust from this product

contains chemicals known to the State of California

to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive

harm.

Safety Messages

DANGER

• Handcontactwiththerotatingimpellerinsidethe

dischargechuteisthemostcommoncauseofinjury

associated with snowthrowers.

• Thissnowthroweriscapableofamputatinghands

and feet, and throwing objects. Read and observe all

thesafetyinstructionsinthismanual.Failuretodoso

could result in death or serious injury.

WARNING

Read, understand, and follow all the instructions on the

snowthrowerandintheoperator’smanualbeforeoperating

this unit.

Failuretoobservethesafetyinstructionsinthismanual

could result in death or serious injury.

• Bethoroughlyfamiliarwiththecontrolsandtheproper

use of the snowthrower.

• Make sure you are properly trained before operating

the snowthrower.

• Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls

quickly.

• Never allow anyone to operate the snowthrower with-

out proper instruction.

• Alwaysfollowtheinstructionsintheoperator’smanual,

ifthesnowthrowerwillbestoredforanextendedperi-

od.

• Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels as

necessary.

• Neverattempttomakemajorrepairsonthe

snowthrower unless you have been properly trained.

Improperservicingofthesnowthrowercanresultin

hazardousoperation,equipmentdamage,andvoiding

of the product warranty.

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