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WARNING
This symbolpoints
out importantsafety
instructionswhich,
if not followed, could
endangerthe per-
sonal
safetyand/or
property of yourself
and others. Read and
follow all instructions
inthismanualbefore
attempting to operate
thismachine. F ailure
i to complywith these
instructions m ay
; resultin personal
injury.When you see
this symbol, HEED
iTS WARNING!
Your Responsibility
Restrict the use
of this power machine
to persons who read,
understand
I and follow the warnings
and instructions
in this manual
and on the machine.
WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle compo-
nents contain or emit chemicals known to State of Californiato cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductiveharm.
DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the safe operation practices in this
manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can
result in serious injury. This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects.
Failureto observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.
Training
1. Read,understand,andfollowall instructionson the
machineandin the manual(s)beforeattemptingto
assembleand operate.Keepthis manualina safe placefor
futureandregularreferenceandfor orderingreplacement
parts.
2. Be familiarwithall controlsandtheir properoperation.
Knowhowto stopthe machineanddisengagethem quickly.
3. Neverallowchildrenunder14 yearsoldto operatethis
machine. C hildren14 yearsold andovershouldread and
understandthe instructionsandsafe operationpractices
inthis manualand on the machineand be trainedand
supervisedbyan adult.
4. Neverallowadultsto operatethis machinewithoutproper
instruction.
5. Thrownobjectscan causeserious personalinjury.Plan
yoursnow-throwingpatternto avoiddischargeof material
towardroads,bystandersandthe like.
6. Keepbystanders,helpers,pets andchildrenat least 75 feet
fromthe machinewhileit is in operation. S topmachineif
anyoneentersthe area.
7. Exercisecautionto avoidslippingor falling,especially
when operatingin reverse.
Preparation
1. Thoroughlyinspectthe area wherethe equipmentis to be
used. Removeall doormats,newspapers,sleds, boards,
wiresand otherforeignobjects,whichcould be tripped
overor thrown bythe auger/impeller.
2. Alwayswearsafetyglasses or eye shieldsduring
operationand whileperformingan adjustmentor repair
to protectyour eyes.Thrownobjectswhich ricochetcan
causeseriousinjury to the eyes.
3. Do not operatewithoutwearingadequatewinteroutergar-
ments. Donot wearjewelry, long scarvesor otherloose
clothing,whichcould becomeentangledin movingparts.
Wearfootwearwhichwill improvefooting on slippery
surfaces.
4. Usea groundedthree-wireextensioncordand receptacle
forall units withelectric startengines.
5. Adjustcollectorhousingheight to cleargravel or crushed
rock surfaces.
6. Disengageall control leversbeforestartingthe engine.
7. Neverattemptto makeany adjustmentswhileengineis
running,exceptwherespecificallyrecommendedinthe
operator'smanual.
8. Let engine andmachineadjustto outdoortemperature
beforestartingto clearsnow.
Safe Handling
of Gasoline
Toavoid personalinjury or propertydamage use extremecare
in handlinggasoline.Gasolineis extremelyflammableandthe
vaporsare explosive.Serious personalinjury can occur when
gasolineis spilled on yourselfor your clothes,whichcan ignite.
Washyourskin andchangeclothesimmediately.
a. Useonly an approvedgasolinecontainer.
b. Extinguishall cigarettes,cigars, pipes andothersources
of ignition.
c. Neverfuel machineindoors.
d. Neverremovegas cap or add fuel whilethe engineis hot
or running.
e. Allow engineto coolat leasttwo minutesbeforerefuel-
ing.
f. Neveroverfill fuel tank. Filltank to no morethan Y2 inch
below bottomoffiller neckto providespacefor fuel
expansion.
g. Replacegasolinecap andtighten securely.
h. If gasolineis spilled,wipe it off the engine and equip-
ment. Movemachineto another area.Wait 5 minutes
beforestartingthe engine.
i. Neverstorethe machineor fuel containerinside where
there is an openflame, sparkor pilot light (e.g.furnace,
waterheater,spaceheater,clothesdryeretc.).
j. Allow machineto cool at least5 minutesbeforestoring.
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