• Stop the unit immediately if you feet excessive
vibration. Vibration is a sign of trouble. Inspect
thoroughly
for loose nuts. bolts or damage
before
continuing.
Contact
an
authorized
service dealer for repair or replacement
of
affected parts as necessary.
SNOW
THROWER
SAFETY
_WARNING:
Keep hands
and feet
away from the rotor when starting
or running
the engine.
Never attempt
to clear the rotor
with the engine/motor
running.
Stop engine
and disconnect
spark plug before unclogging
snow or debris from discharge
chute or when
adjusting
vanes.
,_WARNING:
Never
lean over
dis-
charge
chute.
Rocks
or debris
could
be
thrown into the eyes and face and cause seri-
ous injury or blindness.
,_
WARNING:
Inspect
the area where
the unit is to be used.
Remove
objects that
could be thrown
or damage
the unit.
Some
objects
may be hidden
by fallen snow - be
alert for the possibility.
• Direct material
discharge
away from glass
enclosures,
automobiles,
etc.
• Do not run engine at high speed while not
removh_g snow.
• Be attentive
when
using the snowthrower.
and stay alert for holes in the terrain and other
hidden hazards.
• Make
sure the rotor will spin freely
before
attaching the snowtt_rower to the powerhead.
• If the rotor will not rotate freely due to frozen
ice, thaw the unit before thoroughly
before
attempting
to operate
under power.
• Keep the rotor clear of debris.
• Do not throw snow near other people.
The
snow thrower could propel small objects at
high speed causing
injury.
• After
striking
a foreign
object,
stop
the
engine,
disconnect
spark plug and inspect
the snowthrower
for damage
and repair if
necessary
before restarting
unit.
• Never operate the snowthrower
near glass
enclosures,
automobiles
and trucks.
• Never attempt to use the snowthrower
on a
roof.
• Never
operate
the
snowthrower
near
window wells, dropoffs,
etc.
• Never discharge
snow onto public roads or
near moving traffic.
• Clear snow from slopes
by going up and
down;
never
across.
Use
saution
when
changing
directions.
Never clear snow from
steep slopes.
• Let snowthrower
run for a few minutes after
clearing
snow
so
moving
parts
do
not
freeze.
• Look behind and use care when backing up.
Exercise
caution to avoid slipping or falling.
especially when operating in reverse.
• Know how to stop quickly.
mIWAHNINL_:
If received
assembted,
repeat alt steps to ensure your unit is properly
assembled
and atl fasteners
are secure.
Examine
parts for damage.
Do not use dam-
aged parts.
NOTE:
If you need assistance
or find parts
missing
or damaged,
catl 1-800-554-6723.
It is normal
for the fuel filter to rattle in the
empty fuel tank.
Finding fuet or oil residue
on muffler is normal
due to carburetor
adjustments
and testing
done by the manufacturer.
INSTALLING
TRIMMER
ATTACH-
MENT
CAUTION:
When installing trimmer attach-
ment. place the unit on a flat surface for stabiF
ity.
1.
Loosen
the coupler
by turning
the knob
counterclockwise.
Coupler
Shipping
protector
Knob
TIGHTEN
2.
Remove
shipping protector
from coupler.
3.
Remove the shaft cap from the trimmer at-
tachment
(if present).
4.
Position locking/release
button of attach-
ment into guide recess
of coupler.
5.
Push the attachment
into the coupler
until
the locking/release
button snaps into the
primary hole.
6.
Before using the unit, tighten the knob se-
curely by turning clockwise.