Yardworks 60-3983-8 Owner's Manual page 5

FOLLOW THESE RULES WHILE OPERATING THE SNOW
THROWER
• 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 Instruc-
tions.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
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