Section
1
Safety
SPARK ARRESTER WARNING TO RESIDENTS OF CALIFORNIA AND SEVERAL OTHER STATES
Under California law, and under the laws of several other states, you are not permitted to operate an internal combustion engine using hydrocarbon fuels on any forest, brush, hay, grain, or grass covered land; or land covered by any flammable agricul- tural crop without an engine spark arrester in continuous effec- tive working order.
The engine on the unit is an internal combustion engine which burns gasoline, a hydrocarbon fuel, and must be equipped with a spark arrester muffler in continuous effective working order. The spark arrester must be attached to the engine exhaust system in such a manner that flames or heat from the system will not ignite flammable material. Failure of the owner/operator of the unit to comply with this regulation is a misdemeanor under California law (and other states) and may also be a violation of other state and/or federal regulations, laws, ordinances or codes. Contact your local fire marshal or forest service for specific information about which regulations apply in your area.
Gear Shift Lever
Chute Directional Control Wheel Drive
Control Lever
Auger Drive Control Lever
Discharge Chute
Chute Deflector Cap
Collector (auger/impeller) Housing
Auger Assembly |
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Training
1. Read this Owner’s Manual and the sepa- rate Engine Owner’s
Manual carefully before operating the unit. Be completely familiar with the controls and the proper use of the unit. Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly. A re- placement manual is available by con- tacting the factory.
2.Never allow children to operate the unit. Never allow adults to operate the unit without proper instruction.
3.Keep the area of operation clear of
all persons, particularly small children and pets. Keep bystanders at least 25 feet away from the area of operation.
4.Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling, especially when operating in reverse.
5.Familiarize yourself with all of the safety and operating decals on the unit and on any attachments or accessories.
6.Do not run the engine in an enclosed area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide gas, a deadly poison that is odorless, colorless, and tasteless. Do not operate the unit near buildings, windows, or air conditioners.
7.Keep hands or any other part of the body or clothing away from the inside of the collector (auger/impeller) hous- ing, the discharge chute opening, or moving parts.
8.Do not operate the unit if you are under the influence of alcohol, medi- cation, or when tired or ill.
Preparation
1.Wear approved safety glasses or eye shields during operation or while per- forming an adjustment or repair to protect eyes from foreign objects that may be thrown from the unit.
2.Do not wear
3.Before starting the engine, check the tightness of all screws, nuts, bolts, and other fasteners. Replace or clean any damaged or unreadable safety and operating labels.
4.Wear adequate winter outer garments when operating the unit. Wear footwear that will improve footing on slippery surfaces.
5.Use extra care when handling gasoline or other fuels. Gasoline and its vapors are highly flammable and explosive.
To help prevent a fire or explosion:
a.Store gasoline only in an approved gasoline storage container, safely out of the reach of children.
b.Never remove the fuel fill cap on the fuel tank, or add fuel while the engine is running or hot.
c.Keep matches, smoking materials, open flames, and sparks away from the fuel tank and gasoline storage container.
d.Fill the fuel tank outdoors and with extreme care. Never fill the fuel tank indoors.
e.Replace the fuel fill cap on the fuel tank, the cap on the gasoline stor- age container, and clean up fuel spills before starting the engine.
f.Leave
g.Do not store unit or gasoline stor- age container where there is a dan- ger of an open flame or spark, or where ignition sources are present such as hot water and space heaters, furnaces, clothes dryers, stoves, electric motors, etc.
6.For units equipped with
a.Only use a
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