Safety Rules - Simplicity 560 Operator's Manual

Safety Rules
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Read these safety rules and follow them closely. Failure to obey these
rules can result in loss of control of machine, severe personal Injury to
yourself or bystanders, or damage to property or equipment affecting
safety. The triangle in the text signifies important cautions or warnings
which must be followed.
GENERAL
• Read the Operator's Manual carefully.
Be thoroughly familiar with all controls
and proper-equipment use.
• Never allow children to operate the
machine. Do not allow adults to operate
it without proper instruction.
•Keep the area of operation clear of all
persons, particularly small children, and
pets. '
• Never discharge material toward any
person or pet.
• Make sure:
a. snowthrower is in good operating
condition,
b. all safety devices and shields are in
place and working, and
c. all adjustments are correct.
PREPARATION
• Never attempt to make any adjustment
while engine is running.
•Thoroughly inspect the area where the
snowthrower is to be used and remove
all objects such as door mats, sleds,
boards, wires, and sticks.
• Disengage all clutches (release drive
levers) before starting engine.
• Do not operate snowthrower without
wearing proper winter clothing. Wear
footwear which improves footing on
slippery surfaces.
• Handle gasoline with care — it is highly
flammable.
a. Use approved gasoline container.
b. Never remove the fuel tank cap or
add gasoline to a running or hot
engine.
c. Never fill the fuel tank indoors.
d. Wipe up spilled gasoline.
•Adjust skid shoe height to clear gravel
or crushed rock surface.
•Do not run engine indoors. Exhaust
fumes are deadly.
OPERATION
• Keep hands and feet away from rotat¬
ing parts. Keep clear of discharge open¬
ing at all times.
• Always clear snow up and down the
face of slopes, never across the face.
Use extreme caution when changing
direction on slopes. Do not attempt to
clear slopes over 35% (19.3°).
• After striking an object, release drive
levers, stop the engine, and remove
spark plug wire. Inspect the snowthrower
for damage before restarting.
• Use extreme caution when operating
on or crossing gravel drives, walks or
roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards and
traffic.
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