Snapper 5201M, 520E, 520M manual Safety Rules, Children

Safety Rules

CHILDREN

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the unit and the operating activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them.

•Keep children out of the area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult.

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

•Before and during reverse operation, look behind and down for small children.

•Never allow children to operate the unit.

•Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure vision.

EMISSIONS

•Engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known, in certain quantities, to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

•Look for the relevant Emissions Durability Period and Air Index information on the engine emissions label.

SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

•Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuels. They are flammable and vapors are explosive.

a)Use only an approved container.

b)Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running. Allow engine to cool

before refueling. Do not smoke.

c)Never refuel the unit indoors.

•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 until fuel vapors have dissipated.

•Replace all fuel tank caps and fuel container caps securely.

•Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck bed with a plastic bed liner. Always place containers on the ground away from your vehicle before filling.

•Remove gas-powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possi- ble, then refuel such equipment on a trailer with a portable container, rather than from a gasoline dis- penser nozzle.

•Keep nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is com- plete. Do not use a nozzle lock-open device.

•If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing immedi- ately.

•Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels as necessary.

•Never run a unit in an enclosed area.

•Keep nuts and bolts tight and keep equipment in good condition.

•Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly and make necessary repairs if they are not functioning properly.

•Keep unit free of debris build-up. Clean up oil or fuel spillage.

•Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object. Repair, if necessary, before restarting.

•Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running unless specified otherwise in the engine manufacturer’s manual.

•Components are subject to wear, damage, and dete- rioration. Frequently check components and replace with manufacturer’s recommended parts, when nec- essary.

•Check control operation frequently. Adjust and ser- vice as required.

•Use only factory authorized replacement parts when making repairs.

•Always comply with factory specifications on all set- tings and adjustments.

•Only authorized service locations should be utilized for major service and repair requirements.

•Never attempt to make major repairs on this unit unless you have been properly trained. Improper ser- vice procedures can result in hazardous operation, equipment damage and voiding of manufacturer’s warranty.

•Do not change engine governor settings or over- speed the engine. Operating the engine at excessive speed can increase the hazard of personal injury.

•Disengage auger and traction, stop the engine, remove the key, and disconnect the spark plug wire(s) before: clearing blockages and chutes, per- forming service work, striking an object, or if the unit vibrates abnormally. After striking an object, inspect the machine for damage and make repairs before restarting and operating the equipment.

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