RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and their explanations, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not, by themselves, eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.

SYMBOL MEANING

SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL: Indicates danger, warning, or caution. Attention is required in order to avoid serious personal injury. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.

NOTE: Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment.

DANGER: Failure to obey a safety warning will result in serious injury to yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury.

WARNING: Failure to obey a safety warning can result in injury to yourself and others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury.

CAUTION: Failure to obey a safety warning may result in property damage or personal injury to yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury.

• IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION •

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: When using the unit, the safety rules must be followed. For your own safety and that of bystanders, please read these instructions before operating the unit. Please keep the instructions safe for later use.

WARNING: To prevent electric shock, use only with an extension cord suitable for outdoor use.

BEFORE OPERATING:

•Carefully read and understand the operator's manual of the unit that powers this attachment.

•Read this operating instruction manual carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment. Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly.

•Never allow children to operate the equipment. Never allow adults unfamiliar with the instructions to use the unit. Never allow adults to operate the equipment without proper instruction.

•Children and teens under the age of 15 must not use the unit, except for teens guided by an adult.

•Keep bystanders, especially children and pets, at least 50 ft (15 m) away.

•Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling, especially when operating in reverse.

•Thoroughly inspect the area where the snow thrower is to be used. Remove all doormats, sleds, boards, wires, debris, and other foreign objects which may be thrown by the snow thrower.

•Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral before starting the powerhead.

•Do not operate the unit while under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication.

•Inspect the unit before use. Replace damaged parts. Make sure all fasteners are in place and secure. Replace snow thrower parts that are cracked, chipped, or damaged in any way. Make sure the snow throwing unit is properly installed and securely fastened.

•Make sure the rotor will spin freely before attaching the snow thrower to the powerhead.

•Dress properly. Wear adequate winter outer garments. Wear heavy, long pants, boots, gloves and a long sleeve shirt. Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry, short pants, sandals or go barefoot. Secure hair above shoulder level.

•Wear footware that doesn't leak when operating the snow thrower and that will improve footing on slippery surfaces.

•Never attempt to make adjustments while the powerhead is running (except when specifically recommended by the manufacturer.)

•Let powerhead and machine adjust to outdoor temperatures before starting to clear snow.

•Always wear safety glasses/shields or goggles at all times during operation or while performing an adjustment or repair to protect eyes from foreign objects that may be thrown from the machine.

WHILE OPERATING:

•Stay away from the discharge opening at all times. Keep face, hands, and feet away from concealed moving or rotating parts.

•Be attentive when using the snow thrower, and stay alert for holes in the terrain and other hidden hazards or traffic.

•Do not use on a gravel surface or crushed rock surfaces. Use extreme caution when crossing gravel/crushed rock drives, walks, or roads.

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