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• Afterstriking a foreign object, t urnthepowerhead o ff
andinspect t he snowthrower f ordamageForgas
powerheads: Remove w irefromthe sparkplug For
electric powerheads: Disconnect thecord Repair
damage before restarting andoperating theunit
• If theunitshouldstartto vibrate abnormally, stopthe
powerhead a ndcheckimmediately forthecause.
Vibration is generally a warning oftrouble.
• Stopthe powerhead w henever youleave theoperating
position, b efore unclogging t he rotoror discharge
vanes, a ndwhenmaking anyrepairs, a djustments, or
inspections.
• Clear snowfromslopes bygoingup anddown.Never
goacross theslope.Usecaution whenchanging
directions. Never c learsnowfromsteepslopes.
• Never a ttempt t o usethesnowthrower o na roofor
anysteep,inclined, s lippery surfaces.
• Never o perate snowthrower w ithoutproper guards,
plates or othersafetyprotective devices inplace.
• Never o perate thesnowthrower n earglass enclosures,
automobiles, trucks, w indow wells,
dropoffs, etc.
without proper adjustment of the snow discharge
angle. Keep children and pets away.
• Don't force or overload the snow thrower. Snow
thrower will perform at its best and safest when run at
the rate for which it was designed.
• Never operate the machine at high transport speeds on
slippery surfaces. Look behind and use care when
backing.
• Never direct discharge towards people or allow anyone in
front of the unit while operating.
• Disengage power to the rotor when snow thrower is
transported or not in use.
• Make sure the rotor will spin freely before attaching the
snow thrower to the powerhead.
• If the rotor will not rotate freely due to frozen ice, thaw
the unit thoroughly before attempting to operate it
under power.
• Keep the rotor clear of debris.
• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at
all times.
• Never discharge snow onto public roads or near
moving traffic.
• Let snow thrower run for a few minutes after clearing
snow so moving parts do not freeze.
• Never operate without good visibility or light. Always
be sure of your footing and keep a firm hold on the
handles. Walk; never run.
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AFTER OPERATING:
• Follow instructions for care, maintenance, and storage
of snow thrower
• Only qualified personnel should perform any repairs
or maintenance procedures that are not described
in this manual.
• Remove residue ice or snow from the vanes and rotor
by briefly running the unit out of snow.
• Store snow thrower indoors in a dry, locked place.
Keep out of the reach of children.
• Always refer to the operator's guide instructions for
important details if snow thrower is to be stored for an
extended period
• Use only attachments and accessories approved by
the manufacturer of the snow thrower
SPECIAL
SAFETY
WARNINGS
FOR ELECTRIC
POWERHEADS
AND SNOW THROWERS
• When cleaning, inspecting, or repairing, make certain
the rotor and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect
the extension cord to prevent accidental starting.
• Use extension cords and receptacles as specified by
the manufacturer for all units with electric drive motors
or electric starting motors.
• Use only 3-wire outdoor extension cords that have 3-
prong grounding-type
plugs and 3-pole receptacles
that accept the snow thrower's plug. Replace or repair
damaged cords.
• Do not abuse extension cord. Never carry snow
thrower by the cord or yank on the cord to disconnect
it from the receptacle.
• Keep the extension cord away from heat, oil, and sharp
edges to prevent damage
• If extension cord is damaged in any manner while
plugged in, pull extension cord from receptacle.
• Prevent disconnection
of snow thrower powerhead
from extension cord during operation by using a plug-
receptacle retaining strap, connector, or by making a
knot as shown below:
Extension
Snow
Extension
Snow
Thrower Cord
Cord
Thrower Cord
• Do not use in rain or during a snowfall. Do not use in or
around water.
• Avoid accidental starting. Don't carry plugged-in snow
thrower with finger on switch.
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