Operator Safety; Training; Preparation; Operation - Briggs & Stratton 1695969 Operator's Manual

Operator Safety

This machine is capable to amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Read these safety rules and follow
them closely. Failure to obey these rules could result in loss of control of unit, severe personal injury or death to you,
or bystanders, or damage to property or equipment. The triangle
which must be followed.

TRAINING

1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the
machine and in the manuals before operating this unit. Be
thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of
the equipment. Know how to stop the unit and disengage
the controls quickly.
2. Never allow children to operate the equipment. Never
allow adults to operate the equipment without proper
instruction.
3. Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, par-ticularly
small children and pets.

PREPARATION

1. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be
used and remove all doormats, sleds, boards, wires, and
other foreign objects.
2. Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral before starting
engine (motor).
3. Do not operate the equipment without wearing ade-quate
winter outer garments. Avoid loose fitting cloth-ing that
can get caught in moving parts. Wear foot-wear that will
improve footing on slippery surfaces.
4. Handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable. (a) Use an
approved fuel container. (b) Never add fuel to a running
engine or hot engine. (c) Fill fuel tank outdoors with
extreme care. Never fill fuel tank indoors. Replace fuel cap
securely and wipe up spilled fuel. (d) Never fill containers
inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic
liner. Always place con-tainers on the ground, away from
your vehicle, before filling. (e) When practical, remove
gas-powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel
it on the ground. If this is not possible, then refuel such
on a trailer with a portable container, rather than from a
gasoline dis-penser nozzle. (f) Keep nozzle in contact with
the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times,
until refueling is complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-open
device. (g) Replace gasoline cap securely and wipe up
spilled fuel. (h) If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing
imme-diately.
5. Adjust the collector housing height to clear gravel or
crushed rock surfaces.
6. Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine
(motor) is running (except when specifically recommended
by the manufacturer).
7. Let engine (motor) and machine adjust to outdoor
temperatures before starting to clear snow.
8. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during operation
or while performing an adjustment or repair to protect eye
from foreign objects that may be thrown from the machine.
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WARNING
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OPERATION

1. Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep
clear of the discharge opening at all times.
2. Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing
gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden
hazards or traffic. Do not carry Passengers.
3. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine (motor),
remove the wire from the spark plug, disconnect the cord
on electric motors, thoroughly inspect the snowthrower for
any damage, and repair the damage before restarting and
operating the snowthrower.
4. If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the
engine (motor) and check immediately for the cause.
Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.
5. Stop the engine (motor) whenever you leave the operating
position, before unclogging the collector/impeller housing
or discharge guide, and when mak-ing any repairs,
adjustments, or inspections.
6. When leaving the machine unattended, disengage the
power take-off (PTO), lower the attachment, set the parking
brake, stop the engine, and remove the key.
7. When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting make cer-tain
the collector/impeller and all moving parts have stopped.
Disconnect the spark plug wire and keep the wire away
from the plug to prevent accidental starting. Do not run
the engine indoors except for starting the engine or for
transporting the snowthrower in or out of the building.
Open the outside doors; exhaust fumes are dangerous.
8. Exercise extreme caution when operating on slopes. Do
not attempt to clear steep slopes.
9. Never operate the snowthrower without proper guards
plates, or other safety protective devices in place and
working.
10. Never direct the discharge toward people or areas where
property damage can occur. Keep children and others
away.
11. Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting to
clear snow at too fast a rate.
12. Never operate the machine at high transport speeds
on slippery surfaces. Look behind and use care when
operating in reverse.
13. Disengage power to the collector/impeller when
snowthrower is transported or not in use.
14. Use only attachments and accessories approved by the
manufacturer of the snowthrower (such as wheel weights,
counterweights, or cabs).