GB - 3
DELIVERY
Customer Note: If you have purchased this product
without complete assembly and instruction by your
retailer, it is your responsibility to:
1. Read and understand all assembly instructions in
this manual. If you do not understand or have
difficulty following the instructions, contact your
nearest Ariens Dealer for assistance. Make sure
all assembly has been properly completed.
NOTE: To locate your nearest Ariens Dealer, go to
www.ariens.com on the Internet.
2. Understand all Safety Precautions provided in the
manuals.
3. Review control functions and operation of the
unit. Do not operate the Sno-Thro unless all
controls function as described in this manual.
4. Review recommended lubrication, maintenance
and adjustments.
5. Review Limited Warranty Policy.
6. Fill out a Product Registration Card and return the
card to the Ariens Company or go to
www.ariens.com.
SAFETY ALERTS
Look for these symbols to point out
important safety precautions. They mean:
Attention!
Personal Safety Is Involved!
Become Alert!
Obey The Message!
The safety alert symbols above and signal words below
are used on decals and in this manual. Read and
understand all safety messages.
NOTATIONS
NOTE: General reference information for proper
operation and maintenance practices.
IMPORTANT: Specific procedures or information
required to prevent damage to unit or attachment.
PRACTICES AND LAWS
Practice usual and customary safe working
precautions, for the benefit of yourself and others.
Understand and follow all safety messages. Be alert to
unsafe conditions and the possibility of minor,
moderate, or serious injury or death. Learn applicable
rules and laws in your area. Always follow the practices
set forth in this manual.
REQUIRED OPERATOR TRAINING
Original purchaser of this unit was instructed by the
seller on safe and proper operation. If unit is to be used
by someone other than original purchaser; loaned,
rented or sold, ALWAYS provide this manual and any
needed safety training before operation.
WARNING: Improper assembly or
adjustments can cause serious injury.
SAFETY
WARNING: To avoid injury to hands and feet,
always disengage clutches, shut off engine,
and wait for all movement to stop before
unclogging or working on snow thrower.
Hand contact with the rotating impeller is the
most common cause of injury associated with
snow throwers. Never use your hand to clean
out the discharge chute.
Keep hands and feet away from auger and
impeller.
DANGER: IMMINENTLY HAZARDOUS
SITUATION! If not avoided, WILL RESULT in
death or serious injury.
WARNING: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS
SITUATION! If not avoided, COULD RESULT
in death or serious injury.
CAUTION: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS
SITUATION! If not avoided, MAY RESULT in
minor or moderate injury. It may also be used
to alert against unsafe practices.
