Safety - Honda HS50 Owner's Manual

1. SAPETY
To ensure safe operation -
* Read this owner's manual thoroughly and understand the operating procedure
before using the snowblower. Never permit anyone to operate the snowblower
without proper instructions.
* Do not allow children to operate the snowblower. Keep children and pets away
from the area of operation.
* Be properly dressed in winter clothing. Wear slip-proof winter boots.
* Before operating the snowblower, inspect the area you are going to clear of snow.
Remove doormats, sleds, sticks, boards, wires and other obstacles before using the
snowblower.
* Never clear snow from gravel road or drive as rocks are picked up and thrown.
* Don't use the snowblower where visibility is bad, or at
nighttime
under
poor light-
ing conditions.
* Inspect the snowblower before operating it. If it is malfunctioning, repair it before
operating it.
* Be careful in turning the direction of the snowblower, while operating it on a slope.
Do not use the snowblower to remove snow from roofs and from steep slopes.
* The snowblower may not stand by itself on slopes; do not leave it unattended.
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