Clearing A Clogging Discharge Chute; Safe Maintenance And Storage - Yardworks 100666 Manual

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model no. model no.
060-1314-4 060-1314-4
Replace worn or damaged parts for
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safety. Use only genuine replacement
parts and accessories.
This snowblower is not intended for
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use by persons (including children)
with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the
appliance by a person responsible for
their safety.
Be careful while working on the
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machine or clearing a blockage in the
auger or impeller to ensure that fingers
and hands do not become crushed or
cut.
Do not touch hot engine components
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like the muffler, muffler guard or
engine block during operation of the
snowblower as they will cause burns.
Should the unit stop discharging snow
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for any reason, release the controls
to stop and inspect for any lodged
items or damaged parts in the auger
housing.
CleARING A ClOGGeD DISCHARGe
CHUTe
Hand contact with the rotating impeller
inside the discharge chute is the most
common cause of injury associated with
snowblowers. Never use your hand to
clean out the discharge chute or auger
assembly.
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To clear the chute:
SHUT THE ENGINE OFF!
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Wait 10 seconds to be sure the
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impeller blades have stopped rotating.
Always use a clean-out tool. DO NOT
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use your hands.
MAINTeNANCe AND STORAGe
Check shear bolts, engine mounted
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bolts, etc., at frequent intervals for
proper tightness to sure the equipment
is in safe, working condition.
Never store the machine with fuel in
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the fuel tank inside a building where
ignition sources are present such as
hot water heaters, space heaters,
clothes dryers or any open flame
sources. Allow the engine to cool
before storing in any enclosure.
Always refer to owner's guide
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instructions for important details if
the snowblower is to be stored for an
extended period.
Maintain or replace safety and
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instructions labels, as necessary.
Run the snowblower for one minute
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to clear out packed snow and ice to
prevent freeze-up during storage.