Stanley Black & Decker 45SS Operation Safety Precautions, Equipment Operation-Safety Precautions

Operation Safety Precautions 30SS, 36SS, 45SS

Equipment Operation—Safety Precautions

1.Do not operate the engine in a confined space where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect. Carbon monoxide is odorless, tasteless, and can be fatal.

2.Never operate the snow blower without good visibility or light.

3.Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic.

4.Never operate the snow blower with defective guards or shields, or without the safety devices securely mounted in place and functioning properly.

5.Be aware of discharge and never direct discharge of material toward people or areas where property damage can occur. Keep children and others away.

6.Do not change the governor settings or over speed the engine.

7.Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting to clear snow at too fast a rate.

8.Always stop the engine when you leave the snow blower, even for a moment.

9.To help reduce fire hazard, keep the engine and the area around the engine free of grass, leaves or any other type of foreign material.

10.Beware of any sharp edges. For safety always wear gloves when performing augers/impeller maintenance activities

11.If lightning is seen or thunder is heard in the operators vicinity, do not operate machine. Instead find shelter, as lightning may cause injury/death.

12.After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, remove the wire from the spark plug, thoroughly inspect the snow blower for any damage, and repair the damage before restarting and operating the snow blower.

13.If machine starts to vibrate or function abnormally, stop the engine immediately and check for cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.

Rev: 12/21/2011

14.Keep hands and feet away from augers/ impeller . This product is capable of amputating hands and feet.

15.Be alert and slow down when making turns. Also look left, right, and behind before changing directions and reversing to be sure there is a clear path.

16.Never operate snow blower at high transport speeds on slippery surfaces.

17.Never operate snow blower under the influence of alcohol and drugs.

18.Use care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or truck.

19.Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obstruct vision.

20.Always disengage power to augers when not in use or transported.

21.Never listen to music with headphones/ earphones while operating the snow blower.

22.Use extreme caution when operating on slopes.

23.Never touch a hot engine or muffler.

24.Use caution when operating on gravel surfaces.

25.Only use attachments and accessories that are approved by STANLEY.

26.When starting the engine pull the cord slowly until some resistance is felt before using full force.

27.Always have a good grip on the handles and never run while operating the snow blower.

28.Stop the engine whenever you leave the operating position, before unclogging the augers/impeller or discharge chute, and when making any repairs, adjustments or inspections.

29.When cleaning, repairing or inspecting the snow blower, stop the engine and make certain the augers/impeller and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire and keep the wire away from the plug to prevent someone from accidentally starting the engine.

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