3. Do not p ut h ands orfeet n ear orunder ro-
tating p arts. Keep c lear o fthe discharge
opening
atall t imes.
4. Exercise
extreme caution when o perating
onorcrossing gravel drives, walks o r
roads. Stay alert forhidden hazards or
traffic.
5,
After stdking a foreign object, stop the en-
gine (motor), remove the wire from the
spark
plug,
thoroughly
inspect
snow
thrower for any damage, and repair the
damage
before restarting and operating
the snow thrower.
6.
If the snow thrower should start to vibrate
abnormally, stop the engine (motor) and
check immediately for the cause. Vibration
is generally a warning of trouble.
7.
Stop the engine (motor) whenever
you
leave the operating position, before un-
clogging the augedimpaller housing or dis-
charge
chute
and when
making
any
repairs, adjustments, or inspections.
8.
When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting,
make certain the augar/impeller
and all
moving parts have stopped and all controls
are disengaged. Disconnect the spark plug
wire and keep the wire away from the spark
plug to prevent accidental starting.
9.
Take all possible precautions when leaving
the snow thrower unattended. Disengage
the auger/ impeller and stop the engine
(motor).
10. Do not run the engine (motor) indoors, ex-
cept when starting the engine (motor) and
for transporting the snow thrower in or out
of the building. Open the outside deers; ex-
haust fumes
are dangerous
(containing
CARBON
MONOXIDE,
an ODORLESS
and DEADLY GAS).
11. Do not clear snow across the face of
slopes. Exercise extreme
caution
when
changing direction on slopes. Do not at-
tempt to clear steep slopes.
12. Never operate
the snow thrower without
proper guards, plates or other safety pro-
tective devices in place.
13. Never operate the snow thrower near en-
closures,
automobiles,
window
wells,
drop- offs, and the like without proper ad-
justment
of the snow discharge
angle.
Keep children and pets away.
14. Do nct overlead the snow thrower capecity
by attempting to clear snow at too fast a
rate.
15. Never operate the snow thrower at high
transport
speeds
on slippery
surfaces.
Look behind and use care when backing
up.
16. Never direc_ discharge at bystanders or
allow anyone in front of the snow thrower.
17. Disengage power to the collestar/impeller
when snow thrower is transperfed or not in
use.
18. Use only attashments and eccassorles ap-
proved by the manufacturer
of the snow
thrower.
19. Never operate the snow thrower without
good visibility or light. Always be sure of
your footing and keep a firm hold on the
handles.
Walk;nevar run.
20.
Do not over- reach. Keep proper footing
and balance at all times.
21.
Do not attempt to use snow thrower on a
roof.
MAINTENANCE
AND
STORAGE
1.
Check bolts at frequent intervals for proper
tightness to be sure the snow thrower is in
safe working condition.
2.
Never store the snow thrower with fuel in
the tank inside a building where ignition
sources are present such as hot water and
space heaters, clothes dryers, and the like.
Allow the engine (motor) to cool before
storing in any enclosure.
3.
Always refer to operator's guide instruc-
tions for imperfant
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 snow thrower a few minutes after
throwing snow to prevent freeze- up of the
anger/impeller.
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WARNING:
This snow thrower is
for use on sidewalks,
driveways
and other ground level surfaces.
Caution should be exercised while using on
steep
sloping
surfaces.
DO NOT USE
SNOW THROWER
ON SURFACES
ABOVE
GROUND
LEVEL
such
as roofs of resi-
dences,
garages,
porches
or other
such
structures
or buildings.
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