OPERATOR SAFETY
DANGER - Amputation Hazard
The discharge chute contains a rotating impeller to throw snow. Never clear or unclog the discharge chute with your hands. Fingers can quickly become caught and traumatic amputation or severe laceration will result. Always use a
DANGER
•Hand contact with the rotating impeller inside the discharge chute is the most common cause of injury associated with snow throwers.
•This snow thrower is capable of amputating hands and feet, and throwing objects. Read and observe all the safety instructions in this manual. Failure to do so will result in death or serious injury.
Safety Alert Symbol and Signal Words
The safety alert symbol 
and signal word (DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, or NOTICE) is used to indicate the likeli- hood and potential severity of personal injury and/or damage to the product. In addition, a hazard symbol may be used to represent the type of hazard.
DANGER indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE indicates a situation that could result in damage to the product.
WARNING
U.S.A. Models: Certain components in this product and its related accessories contain chemicals known to the state of of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other repro- ductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
Hazard Symbols and Meanings
Safety Alert – Identifies safety information about hazards that can result in personal injury.
Operator’s Manual – Read and understand before performing any activity or running snow thrower.
| Keep a Safe | |
Rotating Impeller | Distance from | |
| Snow Thrower | |
Rotating Auger | Rotating Gears | |
Never Reach into | Thrown Objects | |
Rotating Parts | ||
| ||
Fire | Explosion | |
Shock | Toxic Fumes | |
| Recommended | |
Hot Surface | Ear Protection for | |
| Extended Use |
Shut off engine and remove spark plug connector before performing maintenance or repair work.
WARNING
U.S.A. Models: The engine exhaust from this product con- tains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
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