Safety - Power smart DB7659A-22 User Manual

SAFETY

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 this machine. Failure to comply with
these instructions may result in personal injury.
WARNING! This machine was built to be
operated according to the safe operation
practices in this manual. As with any type of
power equipment, carelessness or error on
the part of the operator can result in serious
injury. This machine is capable of amputating
fingers, hands, toes and feet and throwing
foreign objects. Failure to observe the
following safety instructions could result in
serious injury or death.
It is your responsibility to restrict the use of this
power machine to persons who read, understand
and follow the warnings and instructions in this
manual and on the machine.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
Training
Read, understand, and follow all instructions on
the machine and in the manual(s) before
attempting to assemble and operate. Keep this
manual in a safe place for future and regular
reference.
• Be familiar with all controls and their proper
operation. Know how to stop the machine and
disengage them quickly.
• Never allow children under 14 years of age to
operate this machine. Children 14 and over should
read and understand the instructions and safe
operation practices in this manual and on the
machine and be trained and supervised by an adult.
• Never allow adults to operate this machine without
proper instruction.
• Thrown objects can cause serious personal injury.
Plan you snow-throwing pattern to avoid discharge
of material toward roads, bystanders and the like.
• Keep bystanders, pets and children at least 75 feet
from the machine while it is in operation. Stop
machine if anyone enters the area.
• Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling,
especially when operating in reverse.
Preparation
Thoroughly inspect the area where the
equipment is to be used. Remove all doormats,
newspapers, sleds, boards, wires and other
foreign object, which could be tripped over or
thrown by the auger /impeller.
• Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during
operation and while performing an adjustment or
repair to protect your eyes, thrown objects which
ricochet can cause serious injury to the eyes.
• Do not operate without wearing adequate winter
outer garments. Do not wear jewelry, long scarves
or other loose clothing, which could become
entangled in moving parts, wear footwear which will
improve footing on slippery surfaces.
• Use a grounded three-wire extension cord and
receptacle for all machines with electric start
engines.
• Adjust collector housing height to clear gravel or
crushed rock surfaces.
• Disengage all control levers before starting the
engine.
• Never attempt to make any adjustments while
engine is running, except where specifically
recommended in the operator's manual.
• Let engine and machine adjust to outdoor
temperature before starting to clear snow.
Personal Safety
• Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and
certain vehicle components contain or emit
chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or
other reproductive harm.
• Read, understand and follow all instructions on your
Snow Thrower and in this Operator's Manual before
attempting to assemble and operate your machine.
• Keep this manual in a safe place for future and
regular reference. If replacement parts are needed,
refer to the manual.
• Be familiar with all controls and their proper
operation. Know how to stop the machine and
disengage the controls quickly.
• Never allow children under 14 years old to operate
your Snow Thrower. Children 14 years and older
should read and understand the Operator's Manual
instructions and safety rules. Children over 14 years
should be trained and supervised by a parent.
• Never allow adults to operate this machine without
proper instruction.
• Thrown objects can cause severe bodily injury. Plan
your snow-throwing pattern to avoid discharge of
material toward roads, bystanders and the like.
• Keep bystanders, helpers, pets and children from
your Snow Thrower while it is in operation. Stop the
machine if anyone enters this area.
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