RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

This manual contains safety information to make you aware of the hazards and risks associated with snow throwers, and how to avoid them.

The snow thrower is designed and intended for removal of snow, and should not be used for any other purpose. It is important that you read and understand these instructions, and anyone operating the equipment read and understand these instructions.

WARNING

The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

A signal word (DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION) is used with the alert symbol to indicate the likelihood and the potential severity of injury. In addition, a hazard symbol may be used to represent the type of hazard.

DANGER indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, might result in minor or moderate injury.

CAUTION, when used without the alert symbol, indicates a situation that could result in damage to

the equipment.

Hazard Symbols and the meanings

These symbols are used on your equipment and defined in your operating manual. Review and understand the meanings. The use of one of these symbols combined with a signal word will alert you to potential hazards and how to avoid them.

Safety Alert − Identifies safety information about hazards that can result in personal injury.

Operator’s Manual − Read and understand before performing any activity or running equipment.

Rotating auger

 

Fire

Rotating impeller

 

Explosion

 

 

Toxic fumes

 

Shock

Rotating gears

 

Hot Surface

 

 

Never reach into

Thrown objects

 

rotating parts.

Keep a safe distance

 

Recommended ear

 

protection for

from the equipment.

 

 

extended use.

 

 

Shut off engine and remove spark plug connector before performing maintenance or repair work.

Operating Symbols and their meanings

These symbols are used on your equipment and defined in your operating manual. It is important that you review and understand the meanings. Failure to understand the symbols might result in harm to you.

Oil

 

 

 

Fuel

 

 

Foward

On Off

 

 

Neutral

Primer bulb

 

Reverse

 

 

 

Throttle

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ignition On

Choke off

 

 

 

 

 

Ignition Off

Choke on

 

 

 

 

 

Ignition Key

Stop

 

 

 

 

 

 

Push to engage

Slow

 

 

electric start

 

 

 

Fast

 

 

Electric

 

 

Start

 

 

 

Engage

 

 

Engine

 

 

Start

 

 

 

Traction

 

 

Engine Run

Auger Collector

 

Engine Off

Auger Clutch

 

Engage

Drive Clutch

 

Disengage

Discharge Chute

Chute Deflector

LEFT

RIGHT

UP

DOWN

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