Safety Instructions - Yardworks 060-1314-4 Manual

model no.
060-1314-4
SAfeTy DefINITIONS
The purpose of safety symbols is to attract
your attention to possible dangers. The
safety symbols, and their explanations,
deserve your careful attention and
understanding. The safety warnings do not
by themselves eliminate any danger. The
instructions or warnings they give are not
substitutes for proper accident prevention
measures.
 DANGeR
DANGER indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
 WARNING
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
 CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in minor or
moderate injury.
NOTICE indicates information considered
important, but not hazard-related (e.g.,
messages relating to property damage).
GeNeRAl SAfeTy
Read the operating and service
–
instruction manual carefully. Be
thoroughly familiar with the controls
and the proper use of the equipment.
Know how to stop the unit and
disengage the controls quickly.
Never allow children under 16 years
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old to operate the equipment. Never
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 NOTICe
allow adults to operate the equipment
without proper instruction.
Thrown objects can cause serious
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injury. Keep the area of operation
clear of all persons, particularly small
children, and pets. Plan your snow
discharge pattern to prevent throwing
material toward cars, structures, roads
and people.
Exercise caution to avoid slipping or
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falling, especially when operating in
reverse.
Keep in mind that the operator or user
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is responsible for accidents or hazards
occurring to other people or their
property.
Never use the snowblower under the
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influence of alcohol, medication, or
recreational drugs, or if you are tired
or ill.
PRePARATION fOR USe
Thoroughly inspect the area where the
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equipment is to be used and remove
all doormats, sleds, boards, wires, and
other foreign objects.
Disengage all clutch handles before
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starting the motor.
Do not operate the equipment without
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wearing adequate winter garments.
Wear footwear which will improve
footing on slippery surfaces.
Adjust the auger housing height to
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clear gravel or crushed rock surface.
Never attempt to make any
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adjustments while the engine is
running (except where specifically
recommended in the manual).
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