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WARNING
This symbol points
out importantsafety
instructionswhich, if
notfollowed,could
endangerthe personal
i safety and/or property
I ofyourselfand others.
Readand follow all
instructionsinthis
manualbeforeat-
temptingto operate
i this machine. Failure
I to comply withthese
instructionsmay result
i in personalinjury.When
you see this symbol.
i HEED ITS WARNING!
Your Responsibility
Restrictthe use
of this power machine
to personswho read,
_ understand
ano follow the warnings
and instructions
inthis manual
and on the machine.
WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle compo-
nents contain or emit chemicals knownto State of Californiato cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductiveharm.
DANGER: This machine 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. This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects.
Failureto observe the followingsafety instructionscould result in serious injury or death.
Training
1. Read,understand,andfollowall instructionsonthe 1.
machineandin the manual(s)beforeattemptingto
assembleand operate.Keepthis manualina safe placefor
futureandregularreferenceandfor orderingreplacement
parts. 2.
2. Be familiarwithall controlsandtheir properoperation.
Knowhowto stopthe machineanddisengagethem quickly.
3. Neverallow childrenunder14 yearsoldto operatethis
machine.Children14yearsold andovershouldread and
understandtheoperationinstructionsand safetyrulesin 3.
this manualand shouldbe trainedand supervisedbya
parent.
4. Neverallow adultsto operatethis machinewithoutproper
instruction.
5. Thrownobjectscan causeserious personalinjury.Plan 4.
yoursnow-throwingpatternto avoiddischargeof material
towardroads,bystandersandthe like.
6. Keepbystanders,helpers,petsandchildrenat least 75 feet 5.
fromthe machinewhileit is in operation.Stopmachineif
anyoneentersthe area. 6.
7. Exercisecautionto avoidslippingor falling,especially 7.
whenoperatingin reverse.
8,
9.
Preparation
Thoroughlyinspectthe area wherethe equipmentis to be
used. Removeall doormats,newspapers,sleds,boards,
wiresand otherforeignobjects,whichcould be tripped over
orthrown bythe auger/impeller.
Alwayswearsafetyglasses or eyeshieldsduringoperation
andwhile performingan adjustmentorrepairto protectyour
eyes.Thrownobjectswhich ricochetcan cause serious
injuryto the eyes.
Do notoperatewithoutwearingadequatewinterouter
garments.Do not wearjewelry,long scarvesorother
looseclothing,whichcould becomeentangledin moving
parts. Wearfootwearwhich willimprovefooting on slippery
surfaces.
Usea groundedthree-wireextensioncordand receptacle
forall units withelectric startengines.
Adjustcollectorhousingheight to cleargravel orcrushed
rocksurfaces.
Disengageallcontrol leversbeforestartingthe engine.
Neverattemptto makeany adjustmentswhileengineis
running,exceptwherespecificallyrecommendedinthe
operator'smanual.
Letengine andmachineadjustto outdoortemperature
beforestartingto clearsnow.
Toavoid personalinjuryor propertydamage use extreme
care inhandling gasoline.Gasolineis extremelyflammable
andthe vaporsare explosive.Serious personalinjurycan
occurwhengasolineis spilledon yourself oryour clothes,
whichcan ignite.Washyour skinand changeclothes
immediately.
a. Useonly an approvedgasolinecontainer.
b. Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars, pipes andothersources
of ignition.
c. Neverfuel machineindoors.
d. Neverremovegas cap oradd fuel whilethe engineis hot
or running.
e. Allow engineto coolat leasttwo minutesbeforerefuel-
ing.
f. Neveroverfill fuel tank. Filltankto no morethan Y2inch
below bottomoffiller neckto providespacefor fuel
expansion.
g. Replacegasolinecap andtighten securely.
h. If gasolineis spilled,wipe it off theengine and equip-
ment. Movemachineto another area.Wait 5 minutes
beforestartingthe engine.
i. Neverstorethe machineorfuel containerinside where
there is an openflame, sparkor pilot light (e.g.furnace,
waterheater,spaceheater,clothesdryeretc.).
j. Allow machineto cool at least5 minutesbeforestoring.
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