General Safety Rules - Yardworks 60-3982-0 Owner's Manual

Yardworks electric snow thrower owner's manual

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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY!

CAUTION: Failure to obey safety warnings may result in property damage or injury to the operator or to

others. Follow the safety precautions in order to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury.

WARNING: Failure to obey safety warnings may result in injury to the operator and to others. Follow the

safety precautions in order to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury.

DANGER: Failure to obey safety warnings will result in serious injury to the operator or to others. Follow

the safety precautions in order to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury.

In order to avoid injury, keep hands, feet, and clothing away from the rotating auger.

The motor is equipped with cut-out protection. If the motor stops, release the control bar in order to avoid accidental

start-up when the overload protector resets.

Do not use hands or feet to unclog the chute. Stop the motor before removing debris.

Do not walk in front of the Snow Thrower while it is in use.

Keep bystanders away from the area of operation.

Do not use the Snow Thrower in the rain.

Read the Owner's Manual carefully before operating the Snow Thrower.

Use the Snow Thrower for snow removal only.

In order to reduce the risk of electric shock, use only an extension cord that is suitable for outdoor use.

WARNING: Follow the safety rules closely when using the Snow Thrower. In order to ensure the safety

of the operator and any bystanders, read these instructions carefully before using the Snow Thrower.

Keep these instructions in a safe place for future reference.

1. Read the instructions carefully. Become familiar with the controls and the proper use of the Snow Thrower.

2. Do not operate this Snow Thrower when tired, ill, or under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.

3. Do not allow children under the age of 14 to operate this Snow Thrower. Children who are 14 years of age and

older must read the operating instructions and the safety rules in this manual carefully and understand the

thoroughly, and must be trained and supervised by a parent.

4. Inspect the Snow Thrower before use. Replace any damaged parts. Verify that all fasteners are in place and

secure. Replace any parts that are cracked, chipped, or damaged in any way.

5. Exercise caution in order to avoid slipping or falling.

6.Thoroughly inspect the area where the Snow Thrower will be used. Remove doormats, sleds, boards, wires,

debris, and other foreign objects that may be thrown by the Snow Thrower.

7. Verify that the rotor will be able to spin freely before turning the Snow Thrower on.

8. Dress properly. Wear adequate winter outerwear. Wear long heavy pants, boots, gloves, and long sleeves. Do

not wear loose clothing, jewellery, short pants, or sandals. Do not operate this Snow Thrower when barefoot.

Secure hair above shoulder level.

9.When operating the Snow Thrower, wear footwear that does not leak and that will improve footing on slippery

surfaces. Wear rubber-soled boots.

10. Do not attempt to make adjustments while the motor is running.

11. Allow the motor and the Snow Thrower to adjust to outdoor temperatures before beginning to clear snow.

12. Wear safety glasses/shields or goggles at all times while operating or performing adjustments or repairs in

order to protect the eyes from foreign objects that may be thrown by the Snow Thrower.