Snow Thrower Safety

WARNING: Falling objects can cause severe head injury. Wear head protec- tion when operating this unit with a pole prun- er attachment.

WARNING: To prevent serious injury, do not use more than one boom extension with a pole pruner attachment.

WARNING: Keep the pruner away from power lines or electrical wires.

SOnly use for pruning limbs or branches up to 4 inches (10 cm) in diameter.

S Do not operate the unit faster than the speed needed to prune. Do not run the unit at high speed when not pruning.

SAlways stop the unit when work is delayed or when walking from one cutting location to

another.

S If you strike or become entangled with a foreign object, stop the engine immediately and check for damage. Have any damage repaired by an authorized service dealer before attempting further operations. Discard blades that are bent, warped, cracked or broken.

SStop the unit immediately if you feel excessive vibration. Vibration is a sign of trouble. Inspect thoroughly for loose nuts, bolts or damage before continuing. Contact an authorized service dealer for repair or replacement of affected parts as necessary.

WARNING: Keep hands and feet away from the rotor when starting or running the engine. Never attempt to clear the rotor with the engine/motor running. Stop engine and disconnect spark plug before unclogging snow or debris from discharge chute or when adjusting vanes.

WARNING: Never lean over dis- charge chute. Rocks or debris could be thrown into the eyes and face and cause seri- ous injury or blindness.

WARNING: Inspect the area where the unit is to be used. Remove objects that could be thrown or damage the unit. Some objects may be hidden by fallen snow -- be alert for the possibility.

SDirect material discharge away from glass

enclosures, automobiles, etc.

SDo not run engine at high speed while not removing snow.

S Be attentive when using the snowthrower, and stay alert for holes in the terrain and other hidden hazards.

S Make sure the rotor will spin freely before attaching the snowthrower to the powerhead.

SIf the rotor will not rotate freely due to frozen

ice, thaw the unit before thoroughly before attempting to operate under power.

SKeep the rotor clear of debris.

SDo not throw snow near other people. The snow thrower could propel small objects at

high speed causing injury.

S After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, disconnect spark plug and inspect the snowthrower for damage and repair if necessary before restarting unit.

SNever operate the snowthrower near glass enclosures, automobiles and trucks.

SNever attempt to use the snowthrower on a

roof.

S Never operate the snowthrower near window wells, dropoffs, etc.

SNever discharge snow onto public roads or near moving traffic.

SClear snow from slopes by going up and down; never across. Use caution when

changing directions. Never clear snow from steep slopes.

SLet snowthrower run for a few minutes after

clearing snow so moving parts do not freeze.

SLook behind and use care when backing up. Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling, especially when operating in reverse.

SKnow how to stop quickly.