Safety Information - GreenWorks 26032 Owner's Manual

SAFETY INFORMATION

FOLLOW THESE RULES WHILE OPERATING THE SNOW THROWER
I M P O R T A N T
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to follow all instructions listed below
may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury.
• Walk. Do not run.
• Verify that the Snow Thrower is not in contact with anything before turning it on.
• Stay away from the discharge opening at all times. Keep face, hands, and feet away from
concealed, moving, or rotating parts.
• Be attentive when using the Snow Thrower, and stay alert for holes in the terrain and other
hidden hazards or traffic.
• Do not use the Snow Thrower on a gravel or crushed rock surface. Use extreme caution when
crossing gravel/crushed rock drives, walks, or roads.
• Move up and down slopes when clearing snow. Do not go across a slope. Use caution when
changing direction. Do not use this Snow Thrower to clear snow from steep slopes.
• Do not attempt to use the Snow Thrower on a roof or on any steeply inclined slippery surface.
• Do not operate the Snow Thrower if the guards, plates, and other safety protective devices
are not in place.
• Do not operate the Snow Thrower near glass enclosures, automobiles, trucks, window wells,
drop-offs, etc. without properly adjusting the angle of the snow discharge. Keep children and
pets away from the work area.
• Do not force or overload the Snow Thrower. The Snow Thrower will perform better and safer
when it is used at the rate that it was designed to work at.
• Do not operate the Snow Thrower at high speeds on slippery surfaces. Look behind, and
exercise caution when backing up.
• Do not direct the discharge toward people, and do not allow anyone to move in front of the
Snow Thrower while it is in use.
• Wear safety glasses or goggles that meet ANSI Z87.1 standards, and wear ear/hearing
protection when using this Snow Thrower.
• Use the Snow Thrower in daylight or in good artificial light.
• Avoid accidental start-ups. Remain in the starting position when turning the Snow Thrower
on. The operator and the Snow Thrower must be in a stable position during start-up. See the
section entitled Starting/Stopping Instructions.
• Use the proper tool. Only use this Snow Thrower for the purpose that it was designed for.
• Do not overreach. Always keep proper footing and balance.
• Hold the Snow Thrower with both hands while it is in use. Keep a firm grip on the handles or the grips.
• Keep hands, face, and feet away from all moving parts. Do not touch or try to stop the impeller
while it is rotating.
• If the impeller does not rotate freely due to frozen ice, thaw the Snow Thrower thoroughly
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