Children
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of chil-
dren. Children are often attracted to the unit and the operating activity. Never
assume that children will remain where you last saw them.
1. Keep children out of the area and under the watchful care of another
responsible adult.
2. Be alert and turn off if children enter the area.
3. Never allow children to operate the unit.
4. Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or
other objects that may obscure vision.
Clearing A Clogged Discharge Chute
Hand contact with the rotating impeller inside the discharge chute is the
most common cause of injury associated with snowthrowers. Never use
your hand to clean out the discharge chute.
To clear the chute:
1. SHUT OFF THE ENGINE.
2. Wait 10 seconds to be sure the impeller blades have stopped rotating.
3. Always use a clean out tool, not your hands.
Service, Maintenance And Storage
1. Check shear bolts and other bolts at frequent intervals for proper tight-
ness to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition.
2. Never store the machine with fuel in the tank inside a building where
ignition sources are present such as hot water and space heaters, or
clothes dryers. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
3. Always refer to operator's manual for important details if the snow-
thrower is to be stored for an extended period.
4. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels as necessary.
5. Run the machine a few minutes after throwing snow to prevent freeze--
up of the collector/impeller.
6. If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine but move the ma-
chine away from the area of spillage and avoid creating any source of
ignition until fuel vapors have dissipated.
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7. Always observe safe refueling and fuel handling practices when re-
fueling the unit after transportation or storage.
8. Always follow the engine's manual instructions for storage preparations
before storing the unit for both short and long term periods,
9. Always follow the engine manual instructions for proper start-up pro-
cedures when returning the unit to service.
10. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels as necessary.
11. Keep nuts and bolts tight and keep equipment in good condition.
12. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regular-
ly and make necessary repairs if they are not functioning properly.
13. Components are subject to wear, damage, and deterioration. Frequent-
ly check components and replace with manufacturer's recommended
parts, when necessary.
14. Check control operation frequently. Adjust and service as required.
15. Use only factory authorized replacement parts when making repairs.
16. Always comply with factory specifications on all settings and adjust-
ments.
17. Only authorized service locations should be utilized for major service
and repair requirements.
18. Never attempt to make major repairs on this unit unless you have been
properly trained. Improper service procedures can result in hazardous
operation, equipment damage and voiding of manufacturer's warranty.
19. Check shear bolts (pins) and other bolts at frequent intervals for proper
tightness to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition.
Emissions
1. Engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known, in certain
quantities, to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm.
2. If available, look for the relevant Emissions Durability Period and Air
Index information on the engine emissions label.
Ignition System
1. This spark ignition system complies with Canadian ICES-002.
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