Safety Precautions.1 - Ariens 924 Series Owner's/Operator's Manual

Safety Precautions (Continued)
Wear eye protection such as safety goggles to
protect eyes from objects that may be thrown
from machine.
DO NOT
wear loose clothing or scarves that may
get caught in rotating parts of unit.
Gasoline is highly flammable and its vapors are
explosive. Handle with care. Use an approved
fuel container.
NEVER allow smoking materials, sparks or flame
match, pilot light, etc.) near equipment or fuel
container.
Check fuel supply before starting engine. Fill fuel
tank outdoors with extreme care, DO NOT fill fuel
tank indoors, when engine is running or while
engine is still hot from operation. Replace fuel
cap securely and wipe up spilled fuel and allow
vapors to dissipate before starting engine.
Adjust auger/impeller housing height to clear
gravel or crushed rock surfaces.
NEVER attempt to make any adjustments to unit
while engine is running (except where specifically
recommended.)
Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral
before starting engine (motor).
Use grounded three-wire plug-in for electric
starter, if so equipped.
Let engine and machine adjust to outdoor
temperatures before starting to clear snow.
Operation
DO NOT
put hands or feet near or under rotating
parts. Keep clear of discharge opening at all
times.
Keep equipment in good condition. Keep all
shields in place and safety devices operating
properly.
Open doors if engine is run in garage, exhaust
fumes are dangerous.
DO NOT
run engine in an
enclosed area.
Operate equipment only when there is good
visibility and light
Always be sure of your footing (Walk, never run).
Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling,
especially when operating in reverse.
DO NOT
operate unit at high transport speeds on
slippery surfaces. Use care when backing.
Disengage power to auger/impeller when unit is
being transported or is not in use.
DO NOT
overload machine capacity by
attempting to clear snow at too fast a rate.
NEVER direct discharge of material toward
bystanders nor allow anyone in front of
equipment while unit is in operation. Be familiar
with area of operation. Thrown objects can
cause severe injury.
Stay alert for holes, rocks, roots and hidden
hazards in area of operation.
Exercise extreme caution when operating on or
crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert
for hazards and traffic. DO NOT operate Sno-
Thro near glass enclosures, automobiles,
window wells, drop-offs, etc., without proper
adjustment of discharge direction and angle.
DO NOT
clear snow across face of slopes.
Exercise extreme caution when changing
direction on slopes.
DO NOT
attempt to clear
steep slopes.
Stop engine, remove key, wait for moving parts
to stop and remove wire from spark plug (keep
wire away from spark plug to prevent accidental
starting) before leaving operator's position for
any reason such as unclogging auger/impeller
housing, discharge chute, when making any
repairs, adjustments, inspections or cleaning
unit.
DO NOT
touch equipment parts which might be
hot from operation. Before attempting to
maintain, adjust or service allow such parts to
cool.
If equipment vibrates abnormally disengage
attachment, stop engine at once, and remove
key. Abnormal vibration is a warning of trouble.
Repair any damage before restarting unit.
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