Safety; Practices & Laws; Emission Control System; Required Operator Training - Ariens Sno-Thro Deluxe Series Service Manual

SAFETY

Read these safety rules and follow them closely. Failure to
follow these rules could lead to loss of control of unit,
severe personal injury or death to you or bystanders, or
result in damage to property or the machine.
PRACTICES & LAWS
Practice usual and customary safe working precautions.
Learn applicable rules and laws in your area. Always follow
the practices set forth in this manual.

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM

This equipment and/or its engine may include exhaust and
evaporative emissions control system components
required to meet U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) and/or California Air Resources Board (CARB)
regulations. Tampering with emission controls and
components by unauthorized personnel may result in
severe fines or penalties. Emission controls and
components can only be adjusted by an AriensCo dealer or
an authorized engine manufacturer's service center.
Contact your AriensCo Equipment Retailer concerning
emission controls and component questions.

REQUIRED OPERATOR TRAINING

Read and understand the Operator's Manual
and decals on the unit. This information is for
your safety and the proper use of your
equipment. Failure to follow these instructions
and warnings may cause death or serious
injury. If you have purchased this product from an Ariens
dealer, the dealer can provide you with training.
Familiarize yourself and any other operators with all
controls and the safe use of the features of this unit. If you
loan, rent or sell this product to others, provide them with all
manuals.
If you have any questions, please call our customer support
line at 920-756-4688 or contact us at www.ariensco.com.
Do not use this equipment if, after reading the Operator's
Manual and the on-board decals, you have any questions
about the safe use of this product.
WARNING: AVOID INJURY. This snow thrower
is capable of crushing or amputating body parts.
Failure to observe the safety instructions in the
manuals and on decals could result in serious
injury or death.
ALWAYS disengage auger, stop unit and engine,
remove key and allow moving parts to stop
before leaving operator's position.

SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL

This is the safety alert symbol. It means:
• ATTENTION!
• YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
When you see this symbol:
• BECOME ALERT!
• OBEY THE MESSAGE!

SIGNAL WORDS

The safety alert symbol above and signal words below are
used on decals and in this manual. Read and understand
all safety messages.
1. Danger
DANGER: Indicates an IMMINENTLY
HAZARDOUS SITUATION! If not avoided, WILL
RESULT in death or serious injury.
2. Warning
WARNING: Indicates a POTENTIALLY
HAZARDOUS SITUATION! If not avoided,
COULD RESULT in death or serious injury.
3. Caution
CAUTION: Indicates a POTENTIALLY
HAZARDOUS SITUATION! If not avoided, MAY
RESULT in minor or moderate injury. It may also
be used to alert against unsafe practices.
4. Notice
NOTICE: Indicates information or procedures that are
considered important but not hazard related. If not
followed, property damage could result.
5. Important
IMPORTANT: Indicates general reference information
worthy of special attention.
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