Simplicity 1695856 Operator's Manual page 7

Symbol Meaning
Hot surface haz-
ard.
Keep a safe dis-
tance.
Keep children
away.
General Safety Warnings
WARNING
• 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.
Symbol Meaning
Ear protection
recommended
for extended use.
Wear safety
glasses.
Kickback hazard.
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.
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.
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