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13. Never operate the snowblower without
proper guards and other safety protective
devices in place.
14. Thrown objects can cause injury. Never direct
the discharge toward people or areas where
property damage can occur from thrown
objects. Keep children and others away.
15. Do not overload the machine capacity by
attempting to clear snow at too fast a rate.
Slow down and turn corners slowly.
16. Never operate the machine at high
transport speeds on slippery surfaces. Look
behind and use care when backing.
17. Do not operate in reverse unless absolutely
necessary. Always back up slowly and look
down and behind before and while backing.
18. Do not carry passengers.
19. Disengage attachment drive when traveling
from one work area to another.
20. Disengage power to the auger/impeller when
snowblower is transported or not in use.
21. Use only attachments and accessories
approved by the manufacturer of the
snowblower (such as wheel weights,
counterweights or cabs).
22. This product is equipped with an internal
combustion type engine. Do not use the unit
on or near any unimproved, forest-covered or
brush-covered land unless exhaust system
is equipped with a spark arrester meeting
applicable local, provincial or federal laws.
A spark arrester, if it is used, must be
maintained in effective working order by
operator.
23. Never operate the snowblower without good
visibility or light. Falling snow, fog, etc. can
reduce visibility and cause an accident.
24. Never operate unit after or during the
use of medication, drugs or alcohol.
Safe operation requires complete and
unimpaired attention at all times.
25. Never allow anyone to operate this unit when
their alertness or coordination is impaired.
26. Do not throw snow any higher than necessary.
Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute
1. Hand contact with the rotating auger/
impeller inside the discharge chute is the
most common cause of injury associated
with snowblower. Never use your hand to
clean out the discharge chute.
2. To clear the chute:
1) SHUT THE ENGINE OFF!
2) Wait 10 seconds to be sure the auger/
impeller blades have stopped rotating.
3) Always use a clean-out tool, not your hands.
Maintenance and Storage
1. Secure unit so it will not tip over during
maintenance.
2. Before cleaning, removing clogs or making any
inspections, repairs, etc., disengage auger
control lever, stop unit and engine, and allow
moving parts to stop and hot parts to cool.
3. Make sure the equipment is in safe
working condition. Check hardware at
frequent intervals for proper tightness. If
components are worn or damaged, replace
with manufacturer's recommended parts.
4. Do not change engine governor settings or
over-speed engine.
5. Adjust and service as required. All motion
of auger/impeller must stop quickly when
auger control lever is released.
6. Always maintain unit in safe operating
condition. Damaged or worn out muffler can
cause fire or explosion.
7. Keep unit free of ice or other debris. Clean
up oil or fuel spills.
8. Always keep protective structures, guards,
and panels in good repair, in place and
securely fastened. Never modify or remove
safety devices.
9. Never store the machine with fuel in the
fuel tank inside a building where ignition
sources are present such as hot water
heaters, space heaters or clothes dryers.
Allow the engine to cool before storing in
any enclosure or covering the unit.