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Service forrepair orreplacement
of
affected parts a snecessary.
SNOW THROWER
SAFETY
_WARNING:
Keep hands and
feet away from the rotor when starting
or running the engine. Never attempt
to clear the rotor with the engine/motor
running.
Stop engine and disconnect
spark plug before unclogging
snow or
debris from discharge
chute or when
adjusting
vanes.
all.WARNING:
Never lean over dis-
charge chute. Rocks or debris could
be thrown into the eyes and face and
cause serious injury or blindness.
_.WARNING:
Inspect the area
where the unit is to be used. Remove
objects that could be thrown or dam-
age the unit. Some objects may be
hidden by fallen snow -- be alert for
the possibility.
• Direct material discharge
away from
glass enclosures,
automobiles,
etc.
• Do not run engine at high speed
while not removing
snow.
• Be attentive
when using the snow-
thrower, and stay alert for holes in
the terrain and other hidden haz-
ards.
• Make sure the rotor will spin freely
before attaching
the snowthrower
to
the powerhead.
• If the rotor will not rotate freely due
to frozen ice, thaw the unit thorough-
ly before attempting
to operate
under power.
• Keep the rotor clear of debris.
• Do not throw snow near other
people.
The snow thrower
could
propel small objects at high speed
causing injury.
• After striking a foreign object, stop
the engine, disconnect
spark plug
and inspect the snowthrower
for
damage
and repair if necessary
be-
fore restarting
unit.
• Never operate the snowthrower
near
glass enclosures,
automobiles
and
trucks.
• Never attempt to use the snow-
thrower on a roof.
• Never operate the snowthrower
near
window wells, dropoffs,
etc.
• Never discharge
snow onto public
roads or near moving traffic.
• Clear snow from slopes by going up
and down; never across.
Use cau-
tion when changing
directions.
Nev-
er clear snow from steep slopes.
• Let snowthrower
run for a few min-
utes after clearing snow so moving
parts do not freeze.
• Look behind and use care when
backing up. Exercise caution to
avoid slipping or falling, especially
when operating
in reverse.
• Know how to stop quickly.
CARTON
CONTENTS
Check carton contents
against tile fol-
lowing list.
Model 358.791071
• Powerhead
• Trimmer attachment
• Shield
• Wing Nut (screwed
onto shield)
• Container
of line
• Container
of oil
Examine parts for damage.
Do not
use damaged
parts.
NOTE: If you need assistance
or find
parts missing or damaged,
call
1-800-235-5878.
It is normal for the fuel filter to rattle in
the empty fuel tank.
Finding fuel or oil residue on muffler is
normal due to carburetor
adjustments
and testing done by the manufacturer.
ASSEMBLY
,_&WARNING:
Always stop unit
and disconnect
spark plug before per-
forming any assembly
procedures.
_WARNING:
If received
as-
sembled,
repeat all steps to ensure
your unit is properly assembled
and all
fasteners
are secure.
INSTALLING
TRIMMER
ATTACH-
MENT
CAUTION:
When installing trimmer
attachment,
place the unit on a flat
surface for stability.
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