CERTIFIED 060-0582-0 Guide D'utilisation page 10

8. If you find the main power cord or the
extension cord damaged, please pull out
the plug from the socket and disconnect
the power immediately. Repair the cord or
replace it if necessary.
9. When replacing any parts, you must strictly
observe the instructions and procedures
described in this operator's manual. Special
care should be made to any rubber parts,
since these parts may increase the engine
load and decrease its mechanical power if
damaged.
10. Do not move or transport the snowblower
when the plug is connected to the power
socket and the switch is turned on.
Personal Safety
1. Stay alert – Watch what you are doing
and use common sense when operating
the snowblower. Do not use the machine
when tired, ill, or under the influence of
drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of
inattention may result in serious personal
injury.
2. Wear proper clothing – Wearing rubber or
winter boots offers additional protection
from electric shock. Do not wear loose
clothing or jewellery that may become
caught in the machine. Wear protective
headgear to keep hair away from revolving
parts of the machine. Safety glasses
offer better protection than everyday
eyeglasses.
3. Moving parts present risks – Keep your
face, hair, clothing, hands, and feet
away from moving parts. All guards and
safety attachments must be installed
properly before using the unit. Shut off
and disconnect the cord before touching
any parts other than the handles and the
switch.
4. Surfaces – This snowblower is intended
for use on paved surfaces. Do not use on
gravel, stone, or other unpaved surfaces
unless the snowblower is adjusted for such
surfaces according to the instructions
given in this operator's manual.
5. Avoid accidental starting – Make sure the
switch is in the off position before plugging
in the unit. Do not carry the snowblower
with your finger on the switch.
6. Body position – Maintain proper footing
and balance at all times. Place heels firmly
on the ground and tightly grasp the handle
bar. Watch for uneven surfaces and do
not overreach. In case you fall or collide
with the snowblower, inspect the unit for
any damages or cracks. When stepping
backwards, be careful to avoid obstacles
beneath your feet or behind you to avoid
falling.
7. If the snowblower strikes any object,
immediately stop the snowblower, then
inspect for damage. Repair any damage
before restarting and operating the
snowblower.
Safety Instructions for Walk-Behind
Snowblower
1. Read the operator's manual carefully –
Learn your snowblower's applications
and limitations as well as the specific
potential hazards related to this machine.
Do not use this machine for any purpose
other than the one which it was designed
for. Otherwise, it may cause mechanical
defaults, serious damage, or personal
injury.
2. Preliminary unit inspection – Thoroughly
inspect the unit before use. Make sure all
the parts are secure and installed correctly.
If you notice any abnormalities, do not
use the machine until it has been properly
repaired. Always perform a test run the
first time you use the snowblower or after
replacing parts to ensure that the unit is
functioning properly.
3. Preliminary area inspection – Clear the
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