IMPORTANT: Safety standards require operator presence controls to minimize the risk of injury. Your snowthrower is equipped with such controls. Do not attempt to defeat the function of the operator presence control under any circumstances.
Training
1.Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manuals before operating this unit. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment. Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly.
2.Never allow children to operate the equipment. Never allow adults to operate the equipment without proper instruction.
3.Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly small children and pets.
4.Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling especially when operating in reverse.
Preparation
1.Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all doormats, sleds, boards, wires, and other foreign objects.
2.Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral before starting the engine (motor).
3.Do not operate the equipment without wearing adequate winter outer garments. Wear footwear that will improve footing on slippery surfaces. Avoid loose fitting clothing that can get caught in moving parts.
4.Handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable.
a.Use an approved fuel container.
b.Never add fuel to a running engine or hot engine.
c.Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. Never fill fuel tank indoors. Replace fuel cap securely and wipe up spilled fuel.
d.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.
e.When practical, remove gas−powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible, then refuel such on a trailer with a portable container, rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle.
f.Keep nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times, until refueling is complete. Do not use a nozzle lock−open device.
g.Replace gasoline cap securely and wipe up spilled fuel.
h.If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing immediately.
5.Use extension cords and receptacles as specified by the manufacturer for all units with electric drive motors or electric starting motors.
6.Adjust the collector housing height to clear gravel or crushed rock surfaces.
7.Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine (motor) is running (except when specifically recommended by manufacturer).
8.Let engine (motor) and snowthrower adjust to outdoor temperatures before starting to clear snow.
9.Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during operation or while performing an adjustment or repair to protect eyes from foreign objects that may be thrown from the machine.
10.Never operate the snowthrower without proper guards, plates or other safety protective devices in place.
Operation
1.Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times.
2.Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel drives, walks or roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic.
3.After striking a foreign object, stop the engine (motor), pull out the safety key, disconnect the cord on electric motors, thoroughly inspect snow- thrower for any damage, and repair the damage before restarting and operating the snowthrower.
4.If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine (motor) and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.
5.Stop the engine (motor) whenever you leave the operating position, before unclogging the collector/impeller housing or discharge chute and when making any repairs, adjustments, or inspections.
6.When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the collector/impeller and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire and keep the wire away from the spark plug to prevent accidental starting.
7.Do not run the engine indoors, except when starting the engine and for transporting the snowthrower in or out of the building. Open the outside doors; exhaust fumes are dangerous (containing CARBON MONOXIDE, an ODORLESS and DEADLY GAS).
8.Exercise extreme caution when operating on slopes. Do not attempt to clear steep slopes.
9.Never operate the snowthrower without proper guards, plates, or other safety protective devices in place and working.
10.Never direct the discharge toward people or areas where property damage can occur. Keep children and others away.
11.Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting to clear snow at too fast a rate.
12.Never operate the machine at high transport speeds on slippery surfaces. Look behind and use care when operating in reverse.
13.Disengage power to the collector/impeller when snowthrower is transported or not in use.
14.Use only attachments and accessories approved by the manufacturer of the snowthrower (such as cabs, tire chains, etc.).
15.Never operate the snowthrower without good visibility or light. Always be sure of your footing and keep a firm hold on the handles. Walk, never run.
16.Never touch a hot engine or muffler.
17.Never operate the snowthrower near glass enclosures, automobiles, window wells, drop−offs, and the like without proper adjustment of the snow discharge angle.
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