Safety Information - GreenWorks GW80VSNW200 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 chute and impeller openings 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 when
backing up and exercise caution.
• Do not direct the discharge toward anyone. 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.
• Use the snow thrower in daylight or in good artificial light. If using at night, turn on the LED
lights and be aware of your surroundings.
• To 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 titled Starting/Stopping instructions.
• Use this snow thrower only for the purposes it was designed.
• 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.
• if the impeller does not rotate freely due to ice, thaw the snow thrower thoroughly before
attempting to use it.
• Keep the impeller clear of debris.
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