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SECTION
3: IMPORTANT
SAFE OPERATION
PRACTICES
WARNING:
THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WHICH, IF
NOT FOLLOWED,
COULD ENDANGER
THE PERSONAL
SAFETY AND/OR
PROPERTY
OF
YOURSELF
AND
OTHERS.
READ AND
FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS
IN THIS
MANUAL
BEFORE ATTEMPTING
TO OPERATE YOUR SNOW THROWER.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH
THESE INSTRUCTIONS
MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. WHEN YOU SEE THIS SYMBOL-
HEED ITS WARNING.
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ARNING:
The Engine Exhaust from this product contains chemicals
known to the State
of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
DANGER:
Your snow thrower 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. If you violate any of these rules, you may
cause serious injury to yourself or others.
1. TRAINING
• Read this operator's manual carefully in its entirety
before
attempting
to assemble
or operate this
machine. Be completely familiar with the controls
and
the
proper
use
of
this machine
before
operating it. Keep this manual in a safe place for
future
and
regular reference
and for
ordering
replacement parts.
• Never allow children under 14 years old to operate
a snow thrower. Children 14 years old and over
should only operate snow thrower
under close
parental supervision. Only persons well acquainted
with these
rules of safe operation
should be
allowed to use your snow thrower.
• No one should operate this unit while intoxicated or
while taking medication that impairs the senses or
reactions.
• Keep the area of operation
clear of all persons,
especially small children and pets.
• Exercise
caution
to
avoid slipping or
falling,
especially when operating in reverse.
1. PREPARATION
• Thoroughly
inspect the area where the equipment
is to be used and remove all door mats, sleds,
boards, wires and other foreign objects.
• Disengage
all clutches and shift into neutral before
starting engine.
• Do
not
operate
equipment
without
wearing
adequate
winter
outer
garments.
Do not wear
jewelry, long scarfs or other loose clothing which
could
become
entangled
in moving
parts. Wear
footwear
which
will improve
footing
on slippery
surfaces.
Before
working
with
gasoline,
extinguish
all
cigarettes and other sources of ignition. Check the
fuel before starting the engine. Gasoline is an
extremely flammable fuel. Do not fill the gasoline
tank indoors, while the engine is running, or until
engine has been allowed to cool at least two
minutes. Replace gasoline cap securely and wipe
off any spilled gasoline before starting the engine
as it may cause a fire or explosion.
Use a grounded three wire plug-in for all units with
electric drive motors or electric starting motors.
Adjust collector housing
height to clear gravel or
crushed rock surface.
Never
attempt to make
any adjustments while
engine
is
running
(except
where
specifically
recommended by manufacturer).
Let
engine
and
machine
adjust
to
outdoor
temperature before starting to clear snow.
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 in any direction.
2. OPERATION
Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating
parts. Keep clear of discharge opening and auger
at all times.
Exercise extreme caution when operating on or
crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert
for
hidden
hazards
or
traffic.
Do
not carry
passengers.
After striking
a foreign object, stop the engine,
remove
wire from
spark
plug,
and thoroughly
inspect the snow thrower for any damage. Repair
the damage
before restarting
and operating
the
snow thrower.
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