For Your Safety - Honda HSS1332A Owner's Manual

WELCOME
Congratulations on your selection of a Honda snow blower! We are
certain you will be pleased with your purchase of one of the finest
snow blowers on the market. We want to help you get the best results
from your new snow blower and to operate it safely. This manual
contains the information on how to do that; please read it carefully.
When your snow blower needs scheduled maintenance, keep in mind
that Honda Power Equipment servicing dealer personnel are specially
trained in servicing Honda snow blowers and supported by the parts
and service divisions of American Honda.
Please read the "DISTRIBUTOR'S LIMITED WARRANTY" on
page 26 and the "EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY" on
page 27 to fully understand what is covered by warranty and your
responsibilities of ownership.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have
provided important safety messages in this manual and on the snow
blower. This information alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt
you or others. Please read these messages carefully.
Of course, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the
hazards associated with operating or maintaining a snow blower. You
must use your own good judgment.
Safety Instructions
You will find important safety information in a variety of forms:
• Safety Labels – on the snow blower
• Instructions – how to use this snow blower correctly and safely
• Safety Messages – preceded by a safety alert symbol
one of three signal words, DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION.
Each message tells you what the hazard is, what can happen, and
what you can do to avoid or reduce injury. These signal words
mean:
DANGER

WARNING

CAUTION
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• Damage Prevention Messages – you will also see other
important messages that are preceded by the word NOTICE. This
word means:
Your snow blower, other property, or the
NOTICE environment can be damaged if you don't follow
instructions.
 WARNING:
The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
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You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
HURT if you don't follow instructions.
You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
HURT if you don't follow instructions.
You CAN be HURT if you don't follow
instructions.
Important Message to Parents
The safety of your children is very important to Honda. Snow blowers
are tools, not toys. As with any equipment, bad judgments can result
in serious injuries. Your child must be big enough, strong enough, and
have the coordination necessary to comfortably reach and operate the
controls. Anyone who takes unnecessary risks and doesn't obey rules
should not operate this snow blower.
Important Message to Employers
As an employer, you have special responsibilities to the people who
work for you.
Before you ask anyone to operate this snow blower, you need to
determine whether the person is old enough, large enough, and
strong enough to safely handle and control the snow blower.
If you decide he/she is, make sure the employee reads and
understands all instructions and warnings in this manual and on the
labels before operating the snow blower.
Allow adequate time for hands-on training by a qualified instructor,
and personally supervise practice sessions until you feel sure the
employee is ready to operate the machine.
Also be sure employees wear proper clothing and have eye protection
and any other gear that may be required by local ordinances or your
insurance company.
Remember, too, that you are responsible for keeping the snow blower
properly maintained and in safe operating condition.
Your commitment to safety on the job can help prevent injuries and
result in longer and more productive years of service.
Safety Label Locations
These labels warn you of potential hazards that can cause serious
injury. Read them carefully. If a label comes off or becomes hard to
read, contact an authorized Honda servicing dealer for a replacement.
and

Battery danger
label on battery
(electric-starter models)