Training
•Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before operating this machine. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the machine. Know how to stop the machine and disengage the controls quickly.
•Never allow children to operate the machine. Never allow adults to operate the machine without proper instruction.
•Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly small children.
•Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling.
Preparation
•Thoroughly inspect the area where the machine is to be used and remove all doormats, sleds, boards, wires, and other foreign objects.
•Do not operate the machine without wearing adequate winter garments. Avoid loose fitting clothing that can get caught in moving parts. Wear footwear that will improve footing on slippery surfaces.
•Handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable.
–Use an approved fuel container.
–Never add fuel to a running engine or hot engine.
–Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. Never fill fuel tank indoors.
–Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place containers on the ground, away from your vehicle, before filling.
–When practical, remove
–Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times, until refueling is complete. Do not use a nozzle
–Replace gasoline cap securely and wipe up spilled fuel.
–If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing immediately.
•Use extension cords and receptacles as specified by the manufacturer for all machines with electric starting motors.
•Do not attempt to clear snow from a gravel or crushed rock surface. This product is intended for use only on paved surfaces.
•Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine is running (except when specifically recommended by manufacturer).
•Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during operation or while performing an adjustment or repair to protect eyes from foreign objects that may be thrown from the machine.
Operation
•Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times.
•Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic.
•After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, remove the ignition key, thoroughly inspect the machine for any damage, and repair the damage before restarting and operating the machine.
•If the machine should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.
•Stop the engine whenever you leave the operating position, before unclogging the rotor blade housing or discharge chute, and when making any repairs, adjustments or inspections.
•When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting the machine, stop the engine and make certain that the rotor blades and all moving parts have stopped.
•Do not run the engine indoors, except when starting the engine and for transporting the machine in or out of the building. Open the outside doors; exhaust fumes are dangerous.
•Exercise extreme caution when operating on slopes.
•Never operate the machine without proper guards and other safety protective devices in place and working.
•Never direct the discharge toward people or areas where property damage can occur. Keep children and others away.
•Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting to clear snow at too fast a rate.
•Look behind and use care when backing up with the machine.
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