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WARNING: Nev er lean over dis-
charge chute. Rocks or debris could be
throwninto the eyes and face and cause seri-
ous injury or blindness.
WARNING: Ins pect the area where
the unit is to be used. Remove objects that
could be thrown or damage the unit. Some
objects may be hidden by fallen snow --be
alert for the possibility.
SDirect material discharge away from glass
enclosures, automobiles, etc.
SDo not run engine at high speed while not
removing snow.
SBe attentive when using the snowthrower,
and stay alert for holes in the terrain and
other hidden hazards.
SMake sure the rotor will spin freely bef ore at-
taching the snowthrower to the powerhead.
SIfthe rotor will not rotate f reely due to frozen
ice, thaw the unit before thoroughly before
attempting to operate under power.
SKeep the rotor clear of debris.
SDonot thr ow snow near other people. The
snow thrower could propel small objects at
highs peed causing injury.
SAfter striking a foreign object, stop the en-
gine,disconnect s park plug and inspect the
snowthrower for damage and repair if nec-
essary before restarting unit.
SNeveroperat e the snowthrower near glass
enclosures, automobiles and trucks.
SNeverattempt to use the snowthrow er ona
roof.
SNever operate the snowthrower near win-
dow wells, dropoffs, etc.
SNeverdis charge snow onto public roads or
near moving traffic.
SClear snow from slopes by going up and
down; never across. Use caution wh en
changing directions. Never clear snow from
steep slopes.
SLet snowthrower run for a few minutes after
clearing snow so moving parts do not f reeze.
SLook behind and use care when backing
up. Exercise caution to avoid slipping or fal-
ling, especially when operating in reverse.
SKnow how to stop quickly.
ASSEMBLY
WARNING: If rec eived assembled,
repeatall steps to ensure your unit is pr operly
assembled and all fasteners are secure.
Examine parts for damage. Do not use dam-
agedpar ts.
NOTE: If you need assistance or find parts
missing or damaged, call 1-800-554-6723.
It is normal for the fuel filter to rattle in the
empty fuel tank.
Findingfuel or oil residue on muffler is normal
due to carburetor adjustments and testing
doneby themanufacturer.

TOOLS REQUIRED

SHex wrench (provided)

INSTALLINGPRUNER ATTACH-

MENT

CAUTION: Whenremov ing or installing at-
tachments, place the unit on a flat surf ace for
stability.
1. Loosenthe coupler by turning the knob
counterclockwise.
Shipping
protector
Coupler
Knob
LOOSEN
TIGHTEN
2. Removeshippingpr otector from coupler.
3. Removetheshaft cap from the pruner at-
tachment(if present).
4. Positionlocking/release button of attach-
mentinto guide rec ess of coupler.
5. Pushtheattachment into the coupler until
thelock ing/release button snaps into the
primary hole.
6. Beforeusingthe unit, tighten the k nob se-
curely by turning clockwise.
Coupler PrimaryHole
Upper
Shaft
Locking/
Release
Button
Attachment
Guide Recess
WARNING : Make sure the locking/
release button is locked in the primary hole
andthe knob is s ecurely tightened before op-
erating the unit. All attachments are designed
tobe us ed in the primary hole unless otherw ise
stated in the applicable attachment instruction
manual.Us ing the wrong hole could l ead to seri-
ous injury or damage to the unit.