Simplicity TRAINING, OPERATION, PREPARATION

Safety

Safety Rules & Information

This machine is capable to amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Read these safety rules and follow them closely. Failure to obey these rules could result in loss of control of unit, severe

personal injury or death to you, or bystanders, or damage to property or equipment.								The triangle in
text signifies important cautions or warnings which must be followed.
TRAINING				9. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during
1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the				operation or while performing an adjustment or
				repair to protect eye from foreign objects that may
machine and in the manuals before operating this
				be thrown from the machine.
unit. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and
the proper use of the equipment. Know how to				OPERATION
stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly.
2. Never allow children to operate the equipment.				1. Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating
Never allow adults to operate the equipment				parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all
without proper instruction.				times.
3. Keep the area of operation clear of all persons,				2. Exercise extreme caution when operating on or
particularly small children and pets.				crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert
4. Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling				for hidden hazards or traffic.
especially when operating in reverse.				3. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine
PREPARATION				(motor), remove the wire from the spark plug,
				disconnect the cord on electric motors, thoroughly
1. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment				inspect the snowthrower for any damage, and
				repair the damage before restarting and operating
is to be used and remove all doormat, sleds,
				the snowthrower.
boards, wires, and other foreign objects.
				4. If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally, stop
2. Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral before
				the engine (motor) a d check immediately for the
starting engine (motor).
				cause. Vibrati		is ge	erally a warning of trouble.
3. Do not operate the equipment without wearing
				5. Stop the eng ne (m t			r) whenever you leave the
adequate winter outer garments. Wear footwear
				pera ing p s		n, before unclogging the
that will improve footing on slippery surfaces.
				collec or/ mpeller h using or discharge guide, and
Avoid loose fitting clothing that can get caught in
				when mak ng any repairs, adjustments, or
moving parts.
				inspe	ions.
4. Handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable.
				6. When	leaning, repairing, or inspecting make
(a) Use an approved fuel container.
				certain the ollector/impeller and all moving parts
(b) Never add fuel to a running engine		r h
				have stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire and
engine.
				keep the wire away from the plug to prevent
(c) Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. Never
				accidental starting.
fill fuel tank indoors. Replace fuel cap securely
				7. Do not run the engine indoors except for starting
and wipe up spilled fuel.	Not
				the engine or for transporting the snowthrower in or
(d) Never fill containers inside a vehicle or			a	out of the building. Open the outside doors;
truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always
				exhaust fumes are dangerous.
place containers on the ground, away from your
				8. Exercise extreme caution when operating on
vehicle, before filling.
				slopes.	Do not attempt to clear steep slopes.
(e) When practical, remove gas-pow r		d
				9. Never operate the snowthrower without proper
equipment from the truck or trailer and r fu			l it on
				guards plates, or other safety protective devices in
the ground. If this is not possible, th		fu	l such
				place and working.
on a trailer with a portable container, rather than

from a gasoline dispenser nozzle.	10. Never direct the discharge toward people or areas
	where property damage can occur. Keep children
(f) Keep nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel
	and others away.
tank or container opening at all times, until
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refueling is complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-	11. Do not overload the machine capacity by
	attempting to clear snow at too fast a rate.
open device.
	12. Never operate the machine at high transport
(g) Replace gasoline cap securely and wipe up
	speeds on slippery surfaces. Look behind and use
spilled fuel.
	care when operating in reverse.
(h) If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing
	13. Disengage power to the collector/impeller when
immediately.
	snowthrower is transported or not in use.
5. Use extension cords and receptacles as specified
	14. Use only attachments and accessories approved
by the manufacturer for all units with electric drive
	by the manufacturer of the snowthrower (such as
motors or electric starting motors.
	wheel weights, counterweights, or cabs).
6. Adjust the collector housing height to clear gravel
	15. Never operate the snowthrower without good
or crushed rock surfaces.
	visibility or light. Always be sure of your footing,
7. Never attempt to make any adjustments while the
	and keep a firm hold on the handles. Walk, never
engine (motor) is running (except when specifically
	run.
recommended by the manufacturer).
	16. Never touch a hot engine or muffler.
8. Let engine (motor) and machine adjust to outdoor
	17. Never operate the snowthrower near glass
temperatures before starting to clear snow.
	enclosures, automobiles, window wells, drop-offs,
	and the like without proper adjustment of the

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