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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
TRAINING
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Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the
manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate. Failure to do so can
result in serious injury to the operator and/or bystanders. Keep this manual in a
safe place for future and regular reference and for ordering replacement parts.
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Be familiar with all controls and their proper operation. Know how to stop
the machine and disengage them quickly.
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Never allow children under 14 years of age to operate this machine. Children 14 and
over should read and understand the instructions and safe operation practices in this
manual and on the machine and be trained and supervised by an adult.
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Never allow adults to operate this machine without proper instruction.
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Thrown objects can cause serious personal injury. Plan your snow-throwing
pattern to avoid discharge of material toward roads, bystanders and the like.
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Keep bystanders, pets and children at least 75 feet from the machine while it
is in operation. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.
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Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling, especially when operating in reverse.
PREPARATION
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Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used. Remove all
doormats, newspapers, sleds, boards, wires and other foreign objects, which
could be tripped over or thrown by the auger/impeller.
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Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during operation and while
performing an adjustment or repair to protect your eyes. Thrown objects
which ricochet can cause serious injury to the eyes.
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Do not operate without wearing adequate winter outer garments. Do not wear
jewelry, long scarves or other loose clothing, which could become entangled in
moving parts. Wear footwear which will improve footing on slippery surfaces.
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Use a grounded three-wire extension cord and receptacle for all machines
with electric start engines.
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Disengage all control levers before starting the engine.
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Never attempt to make any adjustments while engine is running, except
where specifically recommended in the operator’s manual.
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Let engine and machine adjust to outdoor temperature before starting to
clear snow.
Safe Handling of Gasoline:
To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care in handling
gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive.
Serious personal injury can occur when gasoline is spilled on yourself or your
clothes which can ignite. Wash your skin and change clothes immediately.
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Use only an approved gasoline container.
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Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition.
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Never fuel machine indoors.
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Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine is hot or running.
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Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling.
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Never overfill fuel tank. Fill tank to no more than ½ inch below bottom of
filler neck to provide space for fuel expansion.
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Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely.
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If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the engine and equipment. Move machine to
another area. Wait 5 minutes before starting the engine.
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Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there is an open
flame, spark or pilot light (e.g. furnace, water heater, space heater, clothes
dryer etc.).
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Allow machine to cool at least 5 minutes before storing.
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Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic
liner. Always place containers on the ground away from your vehicle before
filling.
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If possible, remove gas-powered equipment from the truck or trailer and
refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible, then refuel such equipment
on a trailer with a portable container, rather than from a gasoline dispenser
nozzle.
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Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening
at all times until fueling is complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-open device.
OPERATION
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Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts, in the auger/impeller housing
or chute assembly. Contact with the rotating parts can amputate hands and
feet.
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The auger/impeller control lever is a safety device. Never bypass its operation.
Doing so makes the machine unsafe and may cause personal injury.
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The control levers must operate easily in both directions and automatically
return to the disengaged position when released.
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Never operate with a missing or damaged chute assembly. Keep all safety
devices in place and working.
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Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Engine exhaust
contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas.
WARNING
This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not
followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of
yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual
before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these
instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol, HEED
ITS WARNING!
WARNING
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components
contain or emit chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
DANGER
This machine was built to be operated according to the safe operation
practices in this manual. As with any type of power equipment,
carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury.
This machine is capable of amputating fingers, hands, toes and feet and
throwing debris. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could
result in serious injury or death.
WARNING
Your Responsibility
—Restrict the use of this power machine to
persons who read, understand and follow the warnings and instructions in
this manual and on the machine.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
