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Safe Operation Practices for Snow Throwers
As Recommended By: American National Standards Institute.
IMPORTANt': Safety standards require operator
presence controls to mir_ze
_
dsk of injury.
Your snow thrower is equipped with such con-
trcls. Do not attempt to defeat the function of the
operator presence control under any circum-
stances.
Training
1.
Read the opem_ng and service instruction
manual cerafdily. Be thoroughly familiar with
the controls end the proper use of the equip-
ment. Know how to stop the unit and disen-
gage the controls quickly.
2.
Never allow children to operate the equip-
ment. Never allow adults to operate the
equipment without proper instruction.
3.
Keep the area of operation clear of all per-
sons, particularly small children and pets.
4.
Exercise eau_on to avoid slipping or falling
especially when operating in reveme,
Preparation
1. Thoroughly inspectthe area where the equip-
ment is to be usedand removeall doormats,
sleds,boards,wires,endothorforeignob-
its.
2. Disengageall clutchesbefore starting the en-
gine(motor),
3. Do not operatethe equipmard withoutwear-
ingadequatewinter outer garments, Wear
footwearthat will improvefoo_ng on slippery
surfaces.
4.
Handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable.
a. Usa an approvedfuelcontainer.
b. Never removefuel tank cap or edd fuel to
a runningengine (motor) or hot engine
(motor).
c. Fillfuel tankoutdoorswith extremecare.
Never fillfuel tank indoors.
d.
Replace fuee cap securely end wipe u_
spilled fuel.
e.
Never store fuel or snow thrower with fuel
in the tank inside ot a building where
fumes may reach an open flame or spark.
f,
Check fuel supply before each use, allow-
ing space for expansion as the heat of the
engine (motor) and/or sun can cause fuel
to expand.
5.
For all units with electric starUng motors use
electric starting extension cords certified
CSA/UL. Use only with a receptacle that has
been installed in accordance with local in-
spection authorities.
6.
Adjust the snow thrower height to clear gravel
or crushed rock surface.
7,
B.
9.
Neverattempt to makeany adjustments
_
tha e_ne (motor)is rur_._ (except
when specifically recommended by manufac-
turer).
Leeengine(n_toz) andsnowthrower adjust
to outdnortemparatursa beforestarting to
clear snow.
Alwayswearsafetyglassesor eye shields
duringoperation or while performingan ed-
juslmontor repair to protecteyesfromforeign
objectsthat may be "_nrown fromthe snew
thrower.
Opemtlon
I.
Do notoperatethis machineif youare taking
drugeor o_r
med'_..st_n w i't_h can cauae
drowsiness or affect yourabilityto operate
this machine.
2. Do nct uae this machine if yeg are mentaity
or physically unableto operatethis machine
safely.
3. Do notputbends or feetnear or underrotat-
ingparts. Keepclearof the dischargeopen-
ingat all times.
4. Exerciseextremeca_on whenoperatingon
or crossinggravelddves,walksor roads.
Stay alertfor hiddenhazardsor traffic.
5. Aiters_ldng a foreign object,stopthe engine
(motor),removethe wirefromthe sparkplug,
thoroughly inspectsnowthrower for any
damage,and repairfile d amage beforere-
starling andoperatingthe snowthrower.
6. If the unitshouldstartto vibrateabnom'Blly.
stopthe engine(motor)andcheckimmedi-
atelyfor the cause.Vibration Is generallya
warningoftrouble.
7. Stopthe engine(motor)whenever youleave
the operatingpoaltion, b efore unclogging the
augar/impallar h ousing or discharge chute
andwhenmakingany repairs, e djuslments,
or inspections.
8. Wbe_ desKmg,repairing, o r lus_g,
make
certainthe augariimpallor a ndall moving
partshavestoppedandall controlsare dis-
engaged.Disconneof the sparkplugwire and
keep the wire away fromthe sparkplugto
preventaccidental s tarting.
9. Takeall passible precautions when leaving
the snowthrower unattended. D isengagethe
auger/impeller, s topengine(motor),and re-
movekey.
10. Donot runthe engine(motor)indoors, e xcept
whensta_ng the engine(motor)andfor
transporting t he snowthrower in or outof the
building. Open the outsidedoors;exhaust
fumes are dangerous (containing CARBON
MONOXIDE, an ODORLESS andDEADLY
GAS).
11. DO not clear snow across the face of slopes.
Exerdsa extreme cau_on when chang
direction on slopes. Do not attempt to clear
steep slopes.
12. Never operate the snow thrower without
proper guards, plates or other safety protec-
tive devices in place.
13. Never ope_ta tbe snow thrower near enclos-
ures, automobiles, window wells, drop-olts,
the like without proper adjuslment of the
snow discharge angle. Keep children and
pets away.
14. DO not ovodoad the machine capacity by at-
tempting to deer snow e.t too taee a rata.
15. Never operate the machine at high transport
speeds on slippery surfaces. Look behind
end use care when bacl,_m_J up.
16. Never direct discharge at bystanders or allow
anyone In front of the unit.
17. E/ksengage power to the conector/=mpetier
when snow thrower is transported or not in
use.
18. Use onlyattachments and accessades ap-
provedbythe manufacturer ofthe snow
thrower (suchas tire chains,elestdcstartkits,
19. Neveroperatethe snowthrower without good
visibility or lighLAlwaysbe sureof yourfont-
ingend kespa tirm hok:l e n the hand_es.
Walk;never run.
20. DOnotover-reach. Keep properfooting and
balance eeaUtimes.
21. Exercisecau_on if operatingon steepslop-
ing surfaces.
22. This snowthroweris for use on sidewalks,
drivewaysandother groundlevel surfaces.
23. DOnot usethe snowthrower on surfaces
above groundlevel suchas roofsof resi-
dences,garages, porchesor other such
structures or buildings.
Maintenance
And Storage
1. Check shearboltsand otherboltsat frequent
intanralsfor propertighthsss to be sure the
equipmentis in safewoddngconcli_on.
2. Neverstorethe snowthrowerwithfuel inthe
tankinsidea building where
JgnJtiorl
sources
are presentsuchas hotwater andspace
heaters,clofbesdryers,andthe like.Allow
the engine(motor)to coolbefore stodng in
any enclosure.
3. Alwaysreferto operator's guideinstructions
for important d etailsif the snowthrower isto
be storedfor an extendedpedod.
4. Maintainor replacesafetyandinstruction la-
beis,as necessary.
5. Runthe snowthrower a fewminutes after
throwing snowto preventfreeze-up ofthe
auger/impeller.
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