Safety Rules and Information

discharge angle.

 

 

until fuel vapors have dissipated.

18. Never direct discharge at bystanders or allow

7. Always observe safe refueling and fuel handling

anyone in front of the unit.

 

 

practices when refueling the unit after

19. Never leave a running unit unattended. Always

transportation or storage.

disengage the auger and traction controls, stop

8.Always follow the engine manual instructions for

engine, and remove keys.

 

 

storage preparations before storing the unit for

20. Do not operate the unit while under the influence of

both short and long term periods.

alcohol or drugs.

 

 

9. Always follow the engine manual instructions for

21. Keep in mind the operator is responsible for

proper start-up procedures when returning the unit

accidents occurring to other people or property.

to service.

22. Data indicates that operators, age 60 years and

10. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels as

above, are involved in a large percentage of power

necessary.

equipment-related injuries. These operators

11. Keep nuts and bolts tight and keep equipment in

should evaluate their ability to operate the unit

good condition.

safely enough to protect themselves and others

12. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their

from injury.

 

 

proper operation regularly and make necessary

23. DO NOT wear long scarves or loose clothing that

repairs if they are not functioning properly.

could become entangled in moving parts.

13. Components are subject to wear, damage, and

24. Snow can hide obstacles. Make sure to remove all

deterioration. Frequently check components and

obstacles from the area to be cleared.

 

replace with manufacturer’s recommended parts,

 

 

 

when necessary.

CHILDREN

 

 

14. Check control operation frequently. Adjust and

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to

service as required.

15. Use only factory authorized replacement parts

the presence of children. Children are often attracted to

when making repairs.

 

Reproduction

the unit and the operating activity. Never assume that

16. Always comply with factory specifications on all

children will remain where you last saw them.

 

settings and adjustme ts.

1. Keep children out of the area and under the

17. Only auth rized service locations should be utilized

watchful care of another responsible adult.

f major serv ce and repair requirements.

2. Be alert and turn unit off if children enter the area.

18. Never a empt make major repairs on this unit

3. Never allow children to operate the unit.

 

unless you have been properly trained. Improper

4. Use extra care when approaching blind corners,

servi e pro edures can result in hazardous

shrubs, trees, or other objects that may

bscure

operation, equipment damage and voiding of

vision.

 

 

man fa turer’s warranty.

 

 

 

19. Check shear bolts and other bolts at frequent

CLEARING A CLOGGED DISCHARGE

intervals for proper tightness to be sure the

equipment is in safe working condition.

CHUTE

 

 

EMISSIONS

Hand contact with the rotating impeller inside the

discharge chute is the most common cause of inju y

1. Engine exhaust from this product contains

associated with snowthrowers. Never use your hand

chemicals known, in certain quantities, to cause

to clean out the discharge chute.

 

 

cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

To clear the chute:

 

 

2. If available, look for the relevant Emissions

1. SHUT OFF THE ENGINE.

 

 

Durability Period and Air Index information on the

2. Wait 10 seconds to be sure the imp ll

blad s

engine emissions label.

have stopped rotating.

 

 

 

3. Always use a clean out tool, not your hands.

IGNITION SYSTEM

 

 

 

SERVICE, MAINTENANCE, AND STORAGE

1. This spark ignition system complies with Canadian

standard ICES-002.

1. Check shear bolts and other bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition.

2. Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel tank inside a building where ignition sources are present such as hot water and spacer heaters, or clothes dryers. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.

3. Always refer to the operator’s manual for important details if the snowthrower is to be stored for an extended period.

4. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels as necessary.

5. Run the machine a few minutes after throwing snow to prevent freeze-up of the collector/impeller.

6. If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine but move the machine away from the area of spillage and avoid creating any source of ignition

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