Operatorsafety - Snapper 130.887660 Operator's Manual

OPERATORSAFETY
,t_ DAHGER- Amputation Hazard
The dischargechute containsa rotating
impeller to throwsnow. Never clear or unclog
the dischargechutewith your hands. Fingers
can quickly become caughtand traumatic
amputation or severe lacerationwill result.
Always usea clean-outtool to clear or unclog
the dischargechute.
DANGER
,, Hand contactwith the rotating impeller inside the discharge
chute is the most commoncause of injury associated with
snowthrowers.
,, Thissnow thrower is capable of amputating handsand feet,
and throwingobjects. Read and observeall the safety
instructionsin this manual. Failure to do so will result in
death or serious injury.
SafetyAlert Symboland SignalWords
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The safety alert symbol _ and signal word (DANGER,
WARNING,CAUTION,or NOTICE)is used to indicate the likeli-
hood and potential severity of personal injuryand/or damage to
the product. In addition, a hazardsymbol may be used to
represent the type of hazard.
,ll_ DANGERindicates a hazard which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
_ ARNING indicates a hazardwhich, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
,i_ CAUTIONindicates a hazardwhich, if not avoided, could
result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICEindicates a situation that could result in damage
to the product.
WARNING
U.S.A. Models: Certain componentsin this productand its
related accessories containchemicalsknown to the state of
of California to causecancer,birth defects, or other repro-
ductive harm. Wash hands after handing.
Hazard Symbols and Meanings
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Safety Alert - Identifies safety informationabout
hazardsthat can result in personal injury.
Operator's Manual- Read and understand before
performingany activity or running snow thrower.
Rotating Impeller
• Keep a Safe
Distance from
Snow Thrower
Rotating Auger
Never Reach into
Rotating Parts
_ Rotating Gears
t_,_ Thrown Objects
Fire
Explosion
Shock ToxicFumes
Hot Surface
Recommended
Ear Protection for
ExtendedUse
Shut off engine and remove spark plug connector
beforeperformingmaintenance or repair work.
WARNING
U.S.A. Models: The engine exhaust from this productcon-
rains chemicalsknown to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductiveharm.
WARNING
U.S.A. Models: Batteryposts,terminals, and related acces-
sories containlead and lead components- chemicalsknown
to the State of California to causecancer and reproductive
harm. Wash hands after handing.