Ariens 926071 Operator's Manual page 9

Personal Protection
Do not operate the equipment without
wearing adequate winter garments. Avoid
loose fitting clothing that can get caught in
moving parts. Wear footwear that will
improve footing on slippery surfaces.
Wear adequate safety gear, including safety
glasses with side shields and protective
gloves.
Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry, and tie
back hair that may get caught in rotating
parts.
NEVER attempt to unclog or clean unit while
engine is running. Rotating auger / impeller
can cause serious injury.
Protect eyes, face and head from objects
that may be thrown from unit. Wear
appropriate hearing protection.
Always wear safety glasses or eye shields
during operation or while performing an
adjustment or repair to protect eyes from
foreign objects that may be thrown from the
machine.
Slope Operation
Exercise extreme caution when operating on
slopes. DO NOT operate on steep slopes.
DO NOT clear snow across the face of
slopes; go up and down. Keep all movement
on slopes slow and gradual.
Use a slow speed to avoid stops or shifts on
slopes. Avoid starting or stopping on a
slope. Do not park unit on a slope unless
absolutely necessary. When parking on a
slope always block the wheels.
Do not operate near drop-offs, ditches, or
embankments. Unit can suddenly turn over if
a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch, or
if an edge caves in.
Fuel
DO NOT run engine in an enclosed area.
Always provide good ventilation. Fumes
from engine exhaust can cause injury or
death.
Fuel is highly flammable and its vapors are
explosive. Handle with care. Use only an
approved gasoline container with an
appropriately-sized dispensing spout.
No smoking, no sparks, no flames. Always
allow engine to cool before servicing.
Never fill fuel tank when engine is running or
hot from operation.
Never fill or drain fuel tank indoors.
Replace fuel cap securely and clean up
spilled fuel.
Never fill fuel containers inside a vehicle or
on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner.
Always place containers on the ground away
from your vehicle before filling.
When practical, remove gas-powered
equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel
it on the ground. If this is not possible, then
refuel on a trailer with a portable container,
rather than from a gasoline dispenser
nozzle.
Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of
the fuel tank or container opening at all
times until fueling is complete. Do not use a
nozzle lock-open device.
If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing
immediately.
Properly remove fuel before tipping unit up
onto housing to avoid spills.
Towing/Transporting
Always stop engine, remove key and close
fuel valve or drain fuel when transporting
unit on a truck or trailer.
Use extra care when loading or unloading
unit onto trailer or truck. Secure unit chassis
to transport vehicle. Never secure from rods
or linkages that could be damaged. Do not
transport machine while engine is running.
Accessories
Use only Ariens Company-recommended
attachments or accessories that are
designed for your unit and that are
appropriate to your use and can be used
safely in your application.
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