SAFETY RULES
,_
CAUTION:
ALWAYS
DISCONNECT
SPARK
PLUG
WIRE
AND
,_
PLACE
WIRE
WHERE
IT CANNOT
CONTACT
SPARK
PLUG
TO
PREVENT
ACCIDENTAL
STARTING
WHEN
SETTING-UP,
TRANSPORTING,
ADJUSTING
OR MAKING
REPAIRS.
IMPORTANT
SAFETY
STANDARDS
REQUIRE
OPERATOR
PRESENCE
CONTROLS
TO MINIMIZE
THE
RISK OF INJURY.
YOUR
SNOW
THROWER
IS EQUIPPED
WITH SUCH
CONTROLS.
DO NOT
ATTEMPT
TO DEFEAT
THE FUNCTION
OF THE OPERATOR
PRESENCE
CONTROL
UNDER
ANY CIRCUMSTANCES.
TRAINING
1.
Read
the operator's
manual
carefully.
Be
thoroughly
familiar
with the controls
and the
proper use of the snow thrower. Know
how to
stop the snow
thrower
and disengage
the
controls quickly.
2.
Never allow children to operate the snow thrower
and keep them away while it is operating.
Never
allow adults to operate the snow thrower without
proper instruction. Do not carry passengers.
3.
Keep the area o! operation clear of all persons,
particularly small children, and pets.
4.
Exercise
caution
to avoid
slipping
or falling,
especially when operating in reverse.
PREPARATION
1.
Thoroughly
inspect the area where the snow
thrower is to be used and remove all doormats,
sleds, boards, wires, and other foreign objects.
2.
Disengage
all clutches
and shift into neutral
before starting the engine (motor).
3.
Do not operate the snow thrower without wearing
adequate winter outer garments. Wear footwear
that will improve footing on slippery surfaces.
4.
Handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable.
(a) Use an approved fuel container.
(b) Never remove fuel tank cap or add fuel to a
runningengine or hot engine.
(c) Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care.
Never fil! fuel tank indoors.
.
(d) Replace fuel tank cap securely and wipe up
spilled fuel.
(e) Never store fuel or snow thrower'with fuel in
the tank inside of a building where fumes'may
reach an open flame or spark.
(f) Check fuel supply before each use, allowing
space for expansion as the heat of the engine
(motor) and/or sun can cause fuel to expand.
Use extension cords and receptacles as specifie_l
by the manufacturer for all snow throwers with.
electric drive motors or electric starting motors.
6.
Adjust the snow thrower height to clear gravel or
crushed rock surfaces.
7.
Never attempt to make any adjustments while the
engine
(motor)
is running
(except
when
specifically
recommended by the manufacturer).
8.
Let engine (motor) and snow thrower adjust to
outdoor
temperatures
before starting
to clear
snow.
9.
Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during
operation
or while performing an adjustment or
repair to protect eyes from foreign objects that
may be thrown from the snow thrower.
OPERATION
1.
Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating
parts. Keep clear of the discharge open=ng at all
times.
2.
Exercise extreme caution when operating on or
crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay aler_
for hidden hazards or traffic.
.
.
After striking a foreign object, stop the engine
(motor),
remove the wire from the spark plug,
disconnect
the
cord
on
electric
motors,
thoroughly
inspect
the snow thrower
for any
damage,
and repair the damage before restarting
and operating the snow thrower.
If the
snow thrower
shoutd
start to vibrate
abnormally,
stop
the
(motor)
and
check
immediately
for the cause. Vibration =sgenerally
a warning of trouble.
5.
Stop the engine (motor) whenever you leave the
operating position, before unclogging the auger/
impeller housing or discharge guide, and when
making any repairs, adjustments, or inspections.
6.
When cleaning, repairing,
or respecting, make
certain the auger/impeller
and all moving parts
have stopped.
Disconnect the spark plug wire
and keep the wire away from the plug to prevent
accidental starting.
7.
Take all possible precautions when leaving the
snow thrower unattended. Disengage the auger/
impeller,
shift
to neutral,
stop engine,
and
remove key.