Safety Rules
ANSI B71.3-1995 WARNINGS
Training
1.Read the operating and service instruction manual carefully. 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, par- ticularly 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 doormat, sleds, boards, wires, and other foreign objects.
2.Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral before starting engine (motor).
3.Do not operate the equipment without wearing ade- quate winter outer garments. Wear footwear that will improve footing on slippery surfaces.
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.
(d)Replace fuel cap securely and wipe up spilled fuel.
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 the manufacturer).
8.Let engine (motor) and machine 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 eye from foreign objects that may be thrown from the machine.
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), remove the wire from the spark plug, discon- nect the cord on electric motors, thoroughly inspect the snowthrower 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 guide, and when making any repairs, adjustments, or inspec- tions.
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 plug to prevent accidental starting.
7.Do not run the engine indoors except for starting the engine or for transporting the snowthrower in or out of the building. Open the outside doors; exhaust fumes are dangerous.
8.Do not clear snow across the face of slopes. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes. Do not attempt to clear steep slopes.
9.Never operate the snowthrower without proper guards plates, or other safety protective devises in place.
10.Never operate the snowthrower near glass enclo- sures, automobiles, window wells,
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 backing.
13.Never direct discharge at bystanders or allow anyone in front of the unit.
14.Disengage power to the collector/impeller when snowthrower is transported or not in use.
15.Use only attachments and accessories approved by the manufacturer of the snowthrower (such as wheel weights, counterweights, cabs, and the like).
16.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.
Maintenance and Storage
1.Check shear bolts and other bolts at frequent inter- vals for proper tightness to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition.
2.Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel tank inside a building where ignition sources are present such as hot water and spacer heaters, clothes dryers, and the like. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
3.Always refer to the operator’s guide instructions for important details if the snowthrower is to be stored for an extended period.
4.Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels as necessary.
5.Run the machine a few minutes after throwing snow to prevent
•Always observe safe refueling and fuel handling prac- tices when refueling the unit after transportation or storage.
•Always follow the engine manual instructions for stor- age preparations before storing the unit for both short and long term periods.
•Always follow the engine manual instructions for proper
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