Safe Storage, REPAIR/ADJUSTMENTS Safety

SAFETY RULES

Never operate the snow thrower near glass enclosures, automobiles, window wells, drop- offs, and the like without proper adjustment of the snow discharge angre. Keep children and pets away_.

®Never operate the snow thrower at high trans- port speeds on slippery surfaces_ Look behind and use care when backing..

eNever direct discharge at bystanders or allow anyone in front of the snow thrower.

®Do not run the engine indoors, except when sta_ng the engine and for transporting the

snow thrower in or out of the building_ Open the outside doors; exhaust fumes are dangerous (containing CARBON MONOXIDE, an ODOR- LESS and DEADLY GAS).

eTake all possible precautions when leaving the snow thrower unattended_. Disengage the au-

gedimpeller, shift to neutral, stop engine, and remove key,

e Do not overload the machine capacity by at-

tempting to clear snow at too fast a rate.

SAFE STORAGE

eAlways refer to Owner'sManual instructions for important details if the snow thrower is to be stored for an extended period.

oDisengage power to the auger/impeller when snow thrower is transported or not in use.

oNever store the snow thrower with fuel in the fuel tank inside a building where ignitionsources are present such as hot water and space heaters, clothes dryers, and the likenAllow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure_

REPAIR/ADJUSTMENTS SAFETY

oAfter striking a foreign object, stop the engine remove the wire from the spark plug or dis- connect the cord from the electric motor° Thoroughly inspect the snow thrower for any

damage and repair the damage before restart- ing and operating the snow thrower°

®If the snow thrower should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine or electric motor and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.,

®Stop the engine or electric motor whenever you leave the operating position before un- clogging the auger/impeller housing or dis- charge guide, and when making any repairs, adjustments, or inspections. Removewire form

spark plug or disconnect cord from electric motor.

•When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the auger/impeller and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire and keep the wire away from the plug to pre- vent accidental staRting.

oNever attempt to make any adjustments while the engine is running (exceptwhen specifically recommended in this manual).

eMaintain or replace safety and instruction la- bels, as necessary.

oRun the snow thrower a few minutes after throwing snow to prevent freeze-up of the auger/impeller.

LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT

_ IMPOR'[ANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. IT

MEANS-ATTENTION!!! BECOME ALERT!I! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.