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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
IMPORTANT
spark plug to prevent accidental starting during: Preparation, Maintenance, or Storage of your
_1 ARNING: Always disconnect the spark plug wire and place it where it cannot make contact with snow blower.
SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR
TRAINING
1.Read the operating and service instruction manual care- fully. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment. Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly.
2.Never allow children to operate the equipment. Never al-
low adults to operate the equipment without proper in- struction.
3.Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particu- larly small children and pets.
4.Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling especially when operating in reverse.
PREPARATION
1.Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all doormats, sleds, boards, wires, and other foreign objects.
2.Disengage all clutches before starting the engine.
3.Do not operate the equipment without wearing adequate winter outer garments. Wear footwear that will improve footing on slippery surfaces.
4.Handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable.
(a)Use an approved fuel container.
(b)Never add fuel to a running engine or hot engine.
(c)Filt fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. Never fill fuel tank indoors.
(d)Replace gasoline cap securely and wipe up spilled fuel.
. For all units with electric starting motors use electric starting extension cords certified CSA/UL. Use only with a receptacle that has been installed in accordance with local inspection authorities.
6.Adjust the auger housing height to clear gravel or crushed rock surface.
7.Under no circumstances should any adjustments be made while the engine is running (except when specifi- cally recommended by manufacturer).
. Let engine and machine adjust to outdoor temperatures before starting to clear snow.
9.Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during opera- tion or while performing an adjustment or repair to protect
eyes from foreign objects that may be thrown from the machine.
OPERATION
1.Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times.
2.Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel drives, walks or roads. Stay alert for hidden haz- ards or traffic.
3.Never discharge snow onto public roads or near moving traffic.
4.After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, remove the wire from the spark plug, thoroughly inspect snow blower for any damage, and repair the damage before re- starting and operating the snow blower.
5.If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the en- gine and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.
6.Stop the engine and remove spark plug wire whenever you leave the operating position, before unclogging the augedlmpeller housing or discharge chute and when making any repairs, adjustments, or inspections.
7.When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the auger/Impeller and all moving parts have stopped and all controls are disengaged. Disconnect the spark plug wire and keep the wire away from the spark plug to prevent accidental starting.
8.Take all possible precautions when leaving the snow blower unattended. Disengage the auger/impeller, shift to neutral, stop engine, and remove key.
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