The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and their explanations, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.
SYMBOL MEANING
SAFETY ALERT: Indicatesdanger, warning or caution. Attention is required in order to avoid serious personal injury. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.
NOTE: Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment.
SYMBOL MEANING
DANGER: Failure to obey a safety warning will
result in serious injury to yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.
WARNING: Failure to obey a safety warning can
result in injury to yourself and others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.
CAUTION: Failure to obey a safety warning may
result in property damage or personal injury to yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.
Read the Operator’s Manual and follow all warnings and safety instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious injury to the operator and/or bystanders.
FOR QUESTIONS, CALL• IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS •
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONSWARNING: When using the unit, you must follow the
safety rules. Please read these instructions before operating the unit in order to ensure the safety of the operator and any bystanders. Please keep these instructions for later use.
Before Operating
•Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the controls and proper use of the unit.
•Do not operate this unit when tired, ill or under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication.
•Children under the age of 15 must not use the unit; teens may operate the unit with adult guidance.
•Inspect the unit before use. Replace damaged parts. Make sure all fasteners are in place and secure. Replace snow thrower parts that are cracked, chipped, or damaged in any way.
•Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling.
•Thoroughly inspect the area where the snow thrower is to be used. Remove all doormats, sleds, boards, wires, debris, and other foreign objects which may be thrown by the snow thrower.
•Make sure the rotor will spin freely before using the unit.
•Dress properly. Wear adequate winter outer garments. Wear heavy, long pants, boots, gloves and a long sleeve shirt. Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry, short pants, sandals or go barefoot. Secure hair above shoulder level.
•Wear footware that doesn't leak when operating the snow thrower and that will improve footing on slippery surfaces. Wear rubber boots.
•Never attempt to make adjustments while the motor is running.
•Let the motor and unit adjust to outdoor temperatures before starting to clear snow.
•Always wear safety glasses/shields or goggles at all times during operation or while performing an adjustment or repair to protect eyes from foreign objects that may be thrown from the machine.
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