Personal Safety - Blizzard 760HD Installation Instructions & Owner's Manual

PERSONAL SAFETY

• Remove ignition key and put the vehicle in park or
in gear to prevent others from starting the vehicle
during installation or service.
• Wear only snug-fi tting clothing while working on
your vehicle or snowplow.
• Do not wear jewelry or a necktie, and secure long
hair.
• Wear safety goggles to protect your eyes from
battery acid, gasoline, dirt and dust.
• Avoid touching hot surfaces such as the engine,
radiator, hoses and exhaust pipes.
• Always have a fi re extinguisher rated BC handy,
for fl ammable liquids and electrical fi res.
FIRE AND EXPLOSION
WARNING
Gasoline is highly fl ammable and gasoline
vapor is explosive. Never smoke while
working on vehicle. Keep all open fl ames
away from gasoline tank and lines. Wipe up
any spilled gasoline immediately.
Be careful when using gasoline. Do not use gasoline
to clean parts. Store only in approved containers away
from sources of heat or fl ame.
CELL PHONES
A driver's fi rst responsibility is the safe operation of
the vehicle. The most important thing you can do
to prevent a crash is to avoid distractions and pay
attention to the road. Wait until it is safe to operate
Mobile Communication equipment such as cell phones
or two-way radios.
Lit. No. B64090, Rev. 07
SAFETY
VENTILATION
Vehicle exhaust contains lethal fumes.
Breathing these fumes, even in low
concentrations, can cause death. Never
operate a vehicle in an enclosed area without
venting exhaust to the outside.
BATTERY SAFETY
Batteries normally produce explosive gases
which can cause personal injury. Therefore,
do not allow fl ames, sparks or lit tobacco
to come near the battery. When charging or
working near a battery, always cover your
face and protect your eyes, and also provide
ventilation.
Batteries contain sulfuric acid which burns
skin, eyes and clothing.
Disconnect the battery before removing or
replacing any electrical components.
NOISE
Airborne noise emission during use is below 70 dB(A)
for the snowplow operator.
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WARNING
CAUTION
June 15, 2010