Safety - Ariens Sno-Tek 20R Owner's/Operator's Manual

WARNING: To avoid injury to hands
and feet, always disengage
clutches, shut off engine, and wait
for all movement to stop before
unclogging or working on snow
thrower.
Hand contact with the rotating
impeller is the most common cause
of injury associated with snow
throwers. Never use your hand to
clean out the discharge chute.
Keep hands and feet away from
auger and impeller.
SAFETY ALERTS
Look for these symbols to point
out important safety
precautions. They mean:
Attention!
Personal Safety Is
Involved!
Become Alert!
Obey The Message!
The safety alert symbols above and signal
words below are used on decals and in this
manual. Read and understand all safety
messages.
DANGER: IMMINENTLY
HAZARDOUS SITUATION! If not
avoided, WILL RESULT in death or
serious injury.
WARNING: POTENTIALLY
HAZARDOUS SITUATION! If not
avoided, COULD RESULT in death
or serious injury.
CAUTION: POTENTIALLY
HAZARDOUS SITUATION! If not
avoided, MAY RESULT in minor or
moderate injury. It may also be used
to alert against unsafe practices.
NOTATIONS
NOTE: General reference information for
proper operation and maintenance practices.
IMPORTANT: Specific procedures or
information required to prevent damage to
unit or attachment.

SAFETY

SAFETY DECALS AND
LOCATIONS
ALWAYS replace missing or damaged safety
decals. Refer to Figure 2 below for safety
decal locations.
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1. DANGER!
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Figure 2
Danger!
ONLY use clean-out tool to
clear blockages. NEVER
use your hands.
Never direct discharge
towards persons or
property that may be
injured or damaged by
thrown objects.
Keep people away from
unit while operating. Keep
children out of work area
and under watchful care of
a responsible adult.
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