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Safe
Operation
WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle compo- nents contain or emit chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the safe operation practices in this manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury. This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.
Practices
WARNING
This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the per- sonal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol, HEED
ITS WARNING!
Your Responsibility
Restrict the use
of this power machine to persons who read, understand
and follow the warnings and instructions
in this manual
and on the machine.
Training
1.Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate. Keep this manual in a safe place for future and regular reference and for ordering replacement parts.
2.Be familiar with all controls and their proper operation. Know how to stop the machine and disengage them quickly.
3.Never allow children under 14 years old to operate this machine. Children 14 years old and over should read and understand the instructions and safe operation practices in this manual and on the machine and be trained and supervised by an adult.
4.Never allow adults to operate this machine without proper instruction.
5.Thrown objects can cause serious personal injury. Plan your
6.Keep bystanders, helpers, pets and children at least 75 feet from the machine while it is in operation. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.
7.Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling, especially when operating in reverse.
Preparation
Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used. Remove all doormats, newspapers, sleds, boards, wires and other foreign objects, which could be tripped over or thrown by the auger/impeller.
1.Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during operation and while performing an adjustment or repair to protect your eyes. Thrown objects which ricochet can cause serious injury to the eyes.
2.Do not operate without wearing adequate winter outer gar- ments. Do not wear jewelry, long scarves or other loose clothing, which could become entangled in moving parts. Wear footwear which will improve footing on slippery surfaces.
3.Use a grounded
4.Adjust collector housing height to clear gravel or crushed rock surfaces.
5.Disengage all control levers before starting the engine.
6.Never attempt to make any adjustments while engine is running, except where specifically recommended in the operator’s manual.
7.Let engine and machine adjust to outdoor temperature before starting to clear snow.
Safe Handling of Gasoline
To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Serious personal injury can occur when gasoline is spilled on yourself or your clothes, which can ignite. Wash your skin and change clothes immediately.
a.Use only an approved gasoline container.
b.Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition.
c.Never fuel machine indoors.
d.Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine is hot or running.
e.Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before refuel- ing.
f.Never over fill fuel tank. Fill tank to no more than ½ inch below bottom of filler neck to provide space for fuel expansion.
g.Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely.
h.If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the engine and equip- ment. Move machine to another area. Wait 5 minutes before starting the engine.
i.Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there is an open flame, spark or pilot light (e.g. furnace, water heater, space heater, clothes dryer etc.).
j.Allow machine to cool at least 5 minutes before storing
k.Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place containers on the ground away from your vehicle before filling.
l.If possible, remove
m.Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is complete. Do not use a nozzle
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