Operator Safety
Safety Alert Symbol and Signal Words
The safety alert symbol
(DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, or NOTICE) is
used to indicate the likelihood and potential severity
of personal injury and/or damage to the product. In
addition, a hazard symbol may be used to represent
the type of hazard.
DANGER indicates a hazard which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious
injury.
WARNING indicates a hazard which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.
CAUTION indicates a hazard which, if not
avoided, could result in minor or moderate
injury.
NOTICE indicates a situation that could
result in damage to the product.
WARNING
U.S.A. Models: Certain components in this product and
its related accessories contain chemicals known to the
state of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other
reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
WARNING
U.S.A. Models: The engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
UNIT CONTROLS
Before you begin operating the unit and attachment, make
certain you have:
• Read and understood the instructions in the unit
Operator's Manual.
• Become thoroughly familiar with all of the unit
controls and their operation, including how to
safely and properly start and stop the unit.
• Practice driving in an open area, without the
attachment, to become accustomed to the unit.
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and signal word
Hazard Symbols and Meanings
Safety Alert – Identifi es safety information
about hazards that can result in personal
injury.
Operator's Manual – Read and understand
before performing any activity or running
snow thrower.
Rotating
Impeller
Rotating Auger
Never Reach
into Rotating
Parts
Fire
Shock
Hot Surface
Shut off engine and remove spark plug
connector before performing maintenance
or repair work.
NOTE: Not all control symbols shown on this page will
appear on your snow thrower. See FEATURES AND
CONTROLS section for the applicable symbols.
DANGER
Do not clean out discharge chute with hands. Contact
with moving parts inside chute will cause serious
injury. Use a piece of wood. Use the following
procedure to remove objects or clear the chute.
1. Stop the engine. Remove the key.
2. Wait 10 seconds to be sure the auger/impeller blades
have stopped rotating.
3. Always use a piece of wood. DO NOT use your hands.
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Keep a Safe
Distance from
Snow Thrower
Rotating Gears
Thrown Objects
Explosion
Toxic Fumes
Recommended
Ear Protection
for Extended
Use