OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
POWERING ON AND OFF (See Figure 6)
• To power on, first press the safety switch button (1).
• While pressing the safety switch button with one hand, use your other hand to simultaneously
pull the bail lever (2) toward you. Once the machine powers on, release the safety switch
button and proceed with operation. The snow thrower can only be started by pressing the
safety switch button first, followed by squeezing the bail lever; reverse operation will not start
the machine.
• To power off, release your grip on the bail lever.
(1) Safety switch
button
C A U T I O N
Do not attempt to override the operation of the safety switch button or bar lever.
W A R N I N G
The operation of any snow thrower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which
can cause severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses while operating the snow thrower
and while performing any adjustments or repairs.
W A R N I N G
Keep bystanders a safe distance from the machine.
INSPECT THE CLEARING AREA. Remove all stones, sticks, wire, bones, and other debris that
might be thrown by the rotating impeller.
(2) Bail lever
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Fig. 6