3
SAFETY
Any 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.
• Readthisowner'smanualcarefullyandknowhowto
operate your snow thrower and how to stop the unit
and disengage the controls quickly.
• Neverallowchildrentooperatetheequipment.
• Neverallowadultstooperatetheequipmentwithout
proper instruction.
• Keeptheareaofoperationclearofallpersons,
especially small children, and pets.
• Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheequipmentis
tobeusedandremovealldoormats,sleds,boards,
wires and other foreign objects.
• Disengageallclutchesandshiftintoneutralbefore
starting engine.
• Donotoperateequipmentwithoutwearingadequate
winter outer garments.
• Wearsubstantialfootwearwhichwillprotectfeetand
improvefootingonslipperysurfaces.
• Checkfuelbeforestartingtheengine.Donotremove
thefuelcaporllthefueltankwhiletheengine
isrunningorhot.Donotllthefueltankindoors.
Gasolineisanextremelyammablefuel.
• Makesurethesnowthrowerheightisadjustedto
clear the type surface it will be used on.
• Donotusethesnowthrowerwithouttherearweight
attached to the tractor.
• Nevermakeanyadjustmentswhiletheengineis
running.
• Alwayswearsafetyglassesoreyeshieldduring
operation or while performing adjustment or repair.
• Donotplacehandsorfeetnearrotatingparts.Keep
clear of the discharge opening at all times.
• Useextremecautionwhenoperatingonorcrossing
gravelsurfaces.
• Donotcarrypassengers.
• Afterstrikingaforeignobject,stoptheengine,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.
• Ifthesnowthrowerstartstovibrateabnormally,stop
the engine immediately and check for the cause.
Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.
• Stoptheenginewheneveryouleavetheoperating
position, before unclogging the snow thrower or
making any adjustments or inspections.
• Takeallpossibleprecautionswhenleavingtheunit
unattended.Disengagetheattachmentclutchleveror
switch, lower the snow thrower, shift into neutral, set
theparkingbrake,stoptheengineandremovethe
key.
• Whencleaning,repairingorinspecting,makecertain
allmovingpartshavestopped.Disconnectthespark
plugwireandkeepitawayfromtheplugtoprevent
accidental starting.
• Donotrunengineindoorsexceptwhentransporting
the snow thrower in or out of the building. Open the
outside doors. Exhaust fumes are dangerous.
• Donotclearsnowacrossthefaceofslopes.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.
• Neveroperatethesnowthrowerwithoutguards,
platesorothersafetyprotectiondevicesinplace.
• Neveroperatethesnowthrowernearglass
enclosures, automobiles, window wells, drop offs
etc. without proper adjustment of the snow thrower
discharge angle.
• Neverdirectdischargeatbystandersorallowanyone
in front of the snow thrower.
• Neverrunthesnowthrowerintomaterialathigh
speeds.
• Donotoverloadthemachinecapacitybyattempting
to clear snow at too fast a rate.
• Neveroperatethemachineathightransportspeed
on slippery surfaces. Look behind and use care when
backing up.
• Watchfortrafcandstayalertwhencrossingor
operating near roadways.
• Disengagepowertothesnowthrowerwhen
transporting or when not in use.
• Useonlyattachmentsandaccessoriesapprovedby
the manufacturer of the snow thrower (such as wheel
weights, counter weights, cabs etc.)
• Neveroperatethesnowthrowerwithoutgoodvisibility
or light.
Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means — Attention!! Become
alert!! Your safety is involved.