MTD 31A-020-900 manual Please Read Save These Instructions

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

PLEASE READ - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed to assure maximum safety and optimum performance. Read this manual before assem- bling and operating this appliance. Failure to comply with instructions may result in electrical shock, burns, fire, or personal injury.

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, BURNS, FIRE OR PERSONAL INJURY:

1.FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS listed in this manual before/during operation of this snow thrower.

2.TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK this equipment has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized exten- sion cord only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the extension cord, reverse the plug. Do not change the plug in any way.

3.INSPECT UNIT FOR DAMAGE to the housing or plug. Keep all fasteners tight. Do not use if the trigger does not turn the unit off properly. Never use unit if cord or plug has been damaged, the motor or unit itself is not working as it should or has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors or dropped in water. Never operate with any air opening blocked. Keep air open- ings free of debris that may reduce air flow. Replace damaged parts that are chipped, cracked or dam- aged in any way.

4. DOUBLE INSULATED to help protect against

electric shock. Double insulation construction consists of 2 separate “layers” of electric insulation. Appliances built with this insulation system are not intended to be grounded. As a result, the extension cord used with your unit can be plugged into any conventional 120 volt electrical outlet. Normal safety precautions must be observed when operating an electrical appliance. The double insulation system is only for added protection against injury resulting from a possible internal electrical insulation failure.

5.When the double insulation symbol (a square within a square) is used as the only marking to identify a unit as being double insulated, the symbol shall be defined in the instruction manual.

6.EXTENSION CORD - Use only with an extension cord intended for outdoor use. Match wire gauge to the cord length. See table below. A 2-wire cord with- out a ground connection may be used since this appliance is double insulated. If in doubt of proper wire size, use the next heavier gauge. Please note that the smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.

MINIMUM WIRE GAUGE RECOMMENDATIONS

VOLTS	EXTENSION CORD	WIRE SIZE
	LENGTH	REQUIRED
	25 feet / 7.5m	18 A.W.G.*
120	50 feet / 15m	16 A.W.G.*
	100 feet / 30m	16 A.W.G.*

*American Wire Gauge

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(1). When using the appliance, an extension cord of ade- quate size must be used for safety and to prevent loss of power and overheating.

(2). The extension cord must be specifically intended for outdoor use and marked “SJ” or “SJT” and with the suffix “WA”. In Canada, the extension cord must be marked “SFTW”.

(3). Inspect extension power cord for loose or exposed wires and damaged insulation. If damaged, replace before using appliance.

DO NOT ABUSE CORD - Never carry appliance by cord or pull cord to disconnect from outlet. Keep cord clear of operator and obstacles at all times. Do not expose cord to heated surfaces, oil or water. Do not pull cord around sharp edges, corners or close door on cord.

7.NO SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE - Your dou-

ble insulated appliance has no serviceable parts inside. Do not attempt to repair it yourself. For serv- ice information, contact the Yard Machines Product Service Department listed on the back cover of this User Manual.

8.RISK OF EYE INJURY - Always wear goggles or other suitable eye protection when operating your snow thrower. Always keep bystanders at a safe dis- tance.

9.DRESS PROPERLY - Always wear long pants, shoes and gloves. Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry, Wear rubber boots when operating snow mover.

10.KEEP AREA CLEAR - Keep everyone, especially children and pets away from the area of operation 50 feet (15m). Turn off unit immediately if you are approached. Never allow children to operate the appliance to be used as a toy or to run unattended at any time.

11.Do not use on graveled surface unless the snow mover is adjusted for such a surface in accordance with the operator’s manul.

12.KEEP CHILDREN AWAY - All visitors should be kept a safe distance from work area.

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