Specific Safety Rules - Tarmo XTP121 Instruction Manual

or these instructions to operate it. Machine is
dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
Service
Before cleaning, repair, inspecting, or adjusting
shut off the engine and make certain all moving
parts have stopped. Always make sure the
engine's throttle control is in its STOP position.
Disconnect the spark plug wire, and keep the wire
away from the plug to prevent accidental starting.
Have your machine serviced by qualified repair
personnel using only identical replacement parts.
This will ensure that the safety of the machine
maintained.

Specific Safety Rules

Do not operate without wearing adequate winter
outer garments.
Do not use the machine on a roof.
Do not run the engine indoors, except when
starting the engine and for transporting the snow
blower in or out of the building. Open the outside
doors; exhaust fumes are dangerous.
Always check overhead and side clearances
carefully before operation. Always be aware of
traffic when operating along streets or curbs.
Thoroughly inspect the area to be worked. Keep
the working area clean and free of toys, doormats,
newspapers, sleds, boards, wires and other
foreign objects, which could be tripped over or
thrown by the auger. Check for weak spots on
docks, ramps or floors.
Plan your snow-blowing pattern to avoid discharge
toward people or areas where property damage
can occur.
Do not operate near drop-offs, ditches, or
embankments. Machine can suddenly turn over if
a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an
edge caves in.
Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least
23m (75 feet) away. If you are approached, stop
the unit immediately.
Use a grounded three-wire extension cord and
receptacle for all machines with electric start
engines.
Check clutch and brake operation frequently.
Adjust and service as required. All motion of drive
wheels and auger must stop quickly when control
levers are released.
Let engine and machine adjust to outdoor
temperature before starting to clear snow.
Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic.
Do not overload machine capacity by attempting to
clear snow at too fast of a rate.
Do not throw snow any higher than necessary.
Adjust auger housing height to clear gravel or
crushed rock surfaces. Exercise extreme caution
when operating.
Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling,
especially when operating in reverse. Never
operate machine at high transport speeds on
slippery surfaces. Always look down and behind
before and while backing.
Do not operate on steep slopes. Do not clear snow
across the face of slopes. Keep all movement on
slopes slow and gradual. Do not make sudden
changes in speed or direction. Use a slow speed
to avoid stops or shifts on slopes. Avoid starting or
stopping on a slope. Do not park machine on a
slope unless absolutely necessary. When parking
on a slope, always block the wheels.