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•Always make sure the rotating parts have stopped and all the controls are disengaged before cleaning, repairing or inspection.

•Before leaving the machine unattended, disengage all the controls, put it into neutral gear, stop the engine and remove the ignition key.

•Never run the engine indoors except when taking it in and out of its place of storage. In this case ensure the door to the storage place is open. Exhaust fumes are toxic.

•Never drive across a slope. Move from the top down, and from the bottom to the top. Be careful when changing direction on a slope. Avoid steep slopes.

•Never operate the machine with insufficient protection or without the safety devices in place.

•Existing safety devices must not be disconnected or disengaged.

•Do not alter the engine’s regulator setting and do not race the engine. The possibility of personal injury increases when the engine is run at high revs.

•Never use the snow thrower near enclosures, cars, windowpanes, slopes etc. without properly setting the discharge chute deflector.

•Always keep children away from areas to be cleared. Get another adult to keep the children under supervision.

•Do not overload the machine by driving it too fast.

•Take care when reversing. Look behind you before and during reversing to check for any obstacles.

•Never point the discharge chute towards bystanders. Do not allow anyone to stand in front of the machine.

•Disengage the auger when the snow thrower is to be transported or is not in use Do not drive too fast on slippery surfaces when transporting.

•Only use accessories that are approved by the machine’s manufacturer.

•Never drive the snow thrower in bad visibility or without satisfactory lighting.

•Always ensure you have a good balance and a tight grip on the handle.

•Never use the snow thrower on a roof.

•Do not touch engine components because they are warm during use. Risk of burn injuries.

2.4MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

•Tighten all nuts and screws so that the machine is in safe working condition. Check the shear bolts regularly.

•Always use genuine spare parts. Non-genuine spare parts can entail a risk of injury, even if they fit the machine.

•Never store the machine with petrol in the tank in buildings where the fumes can come into contact with open flames or sparks.

•Allow the engine to cool before putting the machine in store.

•Before a long storage, check the instructions for recommendations.

•Replace damaged warning and instruction stickers.

•Let the engine run a couple of minutes with the auger connected after use. This prevents the auger from freezing solid.

3ASSEMBLY

3.1UNPACKING

1.Open the packing and take out all parts.

2.Check that all parts are supplied. The parts are as follows:

• Lower part of the handle

• Upper part of the handle

• Start control

• Cable holder

• Six black knobs.

• Four long screws with square fittings.

• Two short screws with square fittings.

• Four screws with washers for the chute attachment.

• Chute attachment.

• Ratchet with springs for the chute.

• Chute.

• Two plane washers for the deflector.

• Deflector.

• Cable holders

• Two clamps for fixing of the cable.

• Two screws for the start control.

3.If anything is missing or damaged, take immediately contact with the supplier.

3.2HANDLE

3.2.1 Lower part of the handle

See fig. 2.

Assemble the lower part of the handle with two knobs and two long screws with square fittings.

3.2.2 Upper part of the handle

See fig. 3.

Assemble the cable holder (4) to the upper part of the handle.

Assemble the upper part of the handle on the lower part of the handle. Fix with two long screws with square fittings and two knobs.

3.2.3 Start control

See fig. 4.

Assemble the start control (1) on the upper part of the handle. Secure the cable to the handle with two clamps (C).

3.2.4 Chute

1.Assemble the ratchet with the two springs. See fig. 5.

2.Assemble the chute in the opening and against the ratchet. See fig. 6.

3.Assemble the chute attachment with four screws and four washers. See fig. 7.

4.Assemble the deflector with two short screws, two washers and two knobs. See fig. 8.

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8218-2218-71 specifications

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