Troy-Bilt 42010 Owner's/Operator's Manual page 6

Section 1: Safety
11. Before inspecting the unit or making
any adjustments, or if the unit jams or
becomes clogged, shut the engine off
immediately and allow all moving
parts to come to a stop. Disconnect
the spark plug wire from the spark
plug and secure the wire away from
the spark plug. Use only a wooden
stick (at least 3 feet long) to clear
away any blockage.
12. Keep all guards, covers, shields and
safety devices in place and in good
working condition. Do not attempt to
defeat the purpose of any safety
device.
13. Exercise extreme caution on slopes.
14. Do not attempt to clear steep slopes.
15. Do not clear snow across the face of
slopes. Exercise extreme caution
when changing direction on slopes.
16. Always observe the terrain. Watch for
and avoid obstacles. Stay away from
holes, ditches, soft or steep
embankments and other potentially
dangerous terrain. Deep snow can
hide obstacles and drop-offs.
17. Do not use the unit near drop-offs,
ditches, or embankments. If a wheel
goes over an edge, or if an edge
caves in, the unit could overturn.
18. Do not operate the unit at high
transport speeds on slippery
surfaces. Wet surfaces reduce
traction and stability.
19. Look behind and use care when
operating the unit in reverse. If you
have to pull the unit backward,
disengage the auger and wheel drives.
Always check behind you for hazards.
20. Be extremely careful when using the
unit near blind corners, shrubs, trees,
and other objects that may obscure
vision.
21. Be extremely careful when operating
near or crossing gravel drives, walks
or roads. Stay alert for hidden
hazards or traffic.
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22. Remove any hearing protection and
watch for traffic when operating near,
or when crossing roadways.
23. Do not leave the unit unattended with
the engine running. Stop the engine,
let all moving parts come to a stop,
and disconnect the spark plug wire
from the spark plug before leaving
the unit.
24. Use only attachments and accessories
that are approved for use with the
unit. Contact the factory customer
service department, at the address
and phone number on page 3, if you
are not sure about the use of any
attachment or accessory.
25. Operate the unit only in daylight or in
good artificial light.
26. Do not tamper with the engine
governor settings. The governor
controls the maximum safe engine
operating speed and protects the
engine and moving parts from
damage. Contact your local engine
dealer for service if a problem exists.
27. Shut off the engine, disconnect the
spark plug wire and secure the wire
away from the spark plug, before
transporting the unit in a vehicle.
28. Do not touch the muffler or other
engine parts which may be hot from
operation. Wait for parts to cool
completely before inspecting,
cleaning, or repairing the unit.
29. Never operate the unit near buildings,
glass enclosures, automobiles,
window wells, drop-offs, etc., without
first properly adjusting the discharge
angle and direction. Keep children and
pets away.
30. Never direct discharge at persons,
animals, vehicles or buildings. Never
allow anyone in front of the unit when
the engine is running.
31. Disengage the auger drive when the
unit is being transported or is not
in use.
32. Disengage the auger and wheel drives
if you are approached by any child,
inattentive person or pet.
33. Run the unit for a few minutes after
use to prevent freeze-up. Remove any
snow from the unit (snow can melt,
re-freeze, and jam the unit).
Maintenance and Storage
1. When the unit is stopped for servicing,
inspection, storage, or to change an
attachment or an accessory,
disconnect the spark plug wire from
the spark plug and secure the wire
away from the plug. Let the engine
cool before making inspections,
adjustments, or performing any
maintenance.
2. Maintain the unit and all attachments
and accessories in safe working
condition.
3. Never perform any maintenance while
the engine is running, or when the
spark plug wire is connected to the
spark plug.
4. Do not store the unit or fuel container
inside an enclosure where there is an
open flame or spark, or where ignition
sources are present, such as: hot
water and space heaters, furnaces,
clothes dryers, stoves, electric
motors, etc.