CERTIFIED 060-0582-0 Guide D'utilisation page 12

safety messages that follow to
avoid possible injury or death.
Improperly using or maintaining this electric
snowblower could result in injury or death.
To reduce this potential, comply with the
following safety instructions.
This electric snowblower can amputate
hands and feet if used incorrectly. It can also
pick up foreign objects, which can become
dangerous projectiles when thrown into the
air. Failure to observe the following safety
instructions could result in serious personal
injury.
Training
Read, understand and follow all instructions
on the machine and in the manual before
operating this unit. Thoroughly familiarize
yourself with the controls and the proper use of
the equipment. Know how to stop the unit and
disengage the controls quickly.
Children should never be allowed access to
the equipment. Adults should never operate
the equipment without carefully reading and
understanding these instructions.
Keep the area of operation clear of all persons,
particularly small children and pets.
Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling.
Preparation
Thoroughly inspect the area where the
equipment is to be used and remove all
doormats, sleds, boards, wires and other foreign
objects.
Do not operate the equipment without wearing
adequate winter garments. Avoid loose fitting
articles of clothing and accessories that can
become caught in moving parts. Wear footwear
that will improve footing on slippery surfaces.
Do not attempt to clear snow from a gravel or
crushed rock surface. This product is intended
for use only on paved surfaces.
Never attempt to make any adjustments while
the motor is running (except when specifically
recommended by the manufacturer).
Always wear safety glasses or eye shields
during operation or while performing an
adjustment or repair to protect your eyes from
foreign objects that may be thrown from the
machine.
OPERATION
1. Do not put hands or feet near or under
rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge
opening at all times.
2. Exercise extreme caution when operating
on or crossing gravel drives, walks or roads.
Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic.
3. After striking a foreign object, stop the
motor. Thoroughly inspect the electric
snowblower for any damage, and repair the
damage before restarting and operating the
electric snowblower.
4. If the unit should start to vibrate
abnormally, stop the motor and check the
unit immediately to ascertain the cause.
Vibration is generally a sign of trouble.
5. Stop the motor and disconnect the
electric snowblower from the power supply
whenever you leave the operating position,
when transporting the unit, before
unclogging the rotor blade housing and
when making any repairs, adjustments or
inspections to the unit.
6. When cleaning, repairing or inspecting the
electric snowblower, make sure that all
moving parts have come to a complete
stop before beginning work.
7. Exercise extreme caution when operating
on slopes.
8. Never operate the electric snowblower
without proper guards and other safety
devices in place and in proper working
order.
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