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SAFETYAny power equipment can cause injury if operated improperly or if the user does not understand how to operate the equipment.
Exercise caution at all times, when using power equipment.
• Readthisowner'smanualcarefullyandknowhowto
operate your snow thrower and how to stop the unit
and disengage the controls quickly.
• Neverallowchildrentooperatetheequipment.
• Neverallowadultstooperatetheequipmentwithout
proper instruction.
• Keeptheareaofoperationclearofallpersons,
especially small children, and pets.
• Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheequipmentis
tobeusedandremovealldoormats,sleds,boards,
wires and other foreign objects.
• Disengageallclutchesandshiftintoneutralbefore
starting engine.
• Donotoperateequipmentwithoutwearingadequate
winter outer garments.
• Wearsubstantialfootwearwhichwillprotectfeetand
improvefootingonslipperysurfaces.
• Checkfuelbeforestartingtheengine.Donotremove
thefuelcaporllthefueltankwhiletheengine
isrunningorhot.Donotllthefueltankindoors.
Gasolineisanextremelyammablefuel.
• Makesurethesnowthrowerheightisadjustedto
clear the type surface it will be used on.
• Donotusethesnowthrowerwithouttherearweight
attached to the tractor.
• Nevermakeanyadjustmentswhiletheengineis
running.
• Alwayswearsafetyglassesoreyeshieldduring
operation or while performing adjustment or repair.
• Donotplacehandsorfeetnearrotatingparts.Keep
clear of the discharge opening at all times.
• Useextremecautionwhenoperatingonorcrossing
gravelsurfaces.
• Donotcarrypassengers.
• Afterstrikingaforeignobject,stoptheengine,remove
the wire from the spark plug and then thoroughly
inspect the snow thrower for damage. Repair any
damage before restarting and operating the snow
thrower.
• Ifthesnowthrowerstartstovibrateabnormally,stop
the engine immediately and check for the cause.
Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.
• Stoptheenginewheneveryouleavetheoperating
position, before unclogging the snow thrower or
making any adjustments or inspections.
• Takeallpossibleprecautionswhenleavingtheunit
unattended.Disengagetheattachmentclutchleveror
switch, lower the snow thrower, shift into neutral, set
theparkingbrake,stoptheengineandremovethe
key.
• Whencleaning,repairingorinspecting,makecertain
allmovingpartshavestopped.Disconnectthespark
plugwireandkeepitawayfromtheplugtoprevent
accidental starting.
• Donotrunengineindoorsexceptwhentransporting
the snow thrower in or out of the building. Open the
outside doors. Exhaust fumes are dangerous.
• Donotclearsnowacrossthefaceofslopes.Exercise
extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
Do not attempt to clear steep slopes. Refer to the
slope guide on page 39 of this manual.
• Neveroperatethesnowthrowerwithoutguards,
platesorothersafetyprotectiondevicesinplace.
• Neveroperatethesnowthrowernearglass
enclosures, automobiles, window wells, drop offs
etc. without proper adjustment of the snow thrower
discharge angle.
• Neverdirectdischargeatbystandersorallowanyone
in front of the snow thrower.
• Neverrunthesnowthrowerintomaterialathigh
speeds.
• Donotoverloadthemachinecapacitybyattempting
to clear snow at too fast a rate.
• Neveroperatethemachineathightransportspeed
on slippery surfaces. Look behind and use care when
backing up.
• Watchfortrafcandstayalertwhencrossingor
operating near roadways.
• Disengagepowertothesnowthrowerwhen
transporting or when not in use.
• Useonlyattachmentsandaccessoriesapprovedby
the manufacturer of the snow thrower (such as wheel
weights, counter weights, cabs etc.)
• Neveroperatethesnowthrowerwithoutgoodvisibility
or light.
Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means — Attention!! Become
alert!! Your safety is involved.