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OPERATOR SAFETY
The safety alert symbol and signal word (DANGER,
WARNING, CAUTION, or NOTICE) is used to indicate the likeli-
hood and potential severity of personal injury and/or damage to
the product. In addition, a hazard symbol may be used to
represent the type of hazard.
Safety Alert Symbol and Signal Words
DANGER
indicates a hazard which, if not avoided,
will
result in death or serious injury
.
WARNING
indicates a hazard which, if not avoided,
could
result in death or serious injury
.
CAUTION
indicates a hazard which, if not avoided,
could
result in minor or moderate injury
.
NOTICE
indicates a situation that
could result in damage
to the
product.
DANGER - Amputation Hazard
The discharge chute contains a rotating
impeller to throw snow. Never clear or unclog
the discharge chute with your hands. Fingers
can quickly become caught and traumatic
amputation or severe laceration will result.
Always use a clean-out tool to clear or unclog
the discharge chute.
Safety Alert – Identifies safety information about
hazards that can result in personal injury.
Operator’s Manual – Read and understand before
performing any activity or running snowthrower.
Rotating Impeller
Keep a Safe
Distance from
Snowthrower
Rotating Auger
Rotating Gears
Never Reach into
Rotating Parts
Thrown Objects
Fire
Explosion
Shock
Toxic Fumes
Hot Surface
Recommended
Ear Protection for
Extended Use
Shut off engine and remove spark plug connector
before performing maintenance or repair work.
Hazard Symbols and Meanings
DANGER
• Hand contact with the rotating impeller inside the discharge
chute is the most common cause of injury associated with
snowthrowers.
• This snowthrower is capable of amputating hands and feet,
and throwing objects. Read and observe all the safety
instructions in this manual. Failure to do so will result in
death or serious injury.
WARNING
U.S.A. Models: Certain components in this product and its
related accessories contain chemicals known to the state of
of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other repro-
ductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
WARNING
U.S.A. Models: The engine exhaust from this product con-
tains chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
WARNING
U.S.A. Models: Battery posts, terminals, and related acces-
sories contain lead and lead components - chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive
harm. Wash hands after handling.
Certification: This equipment meets the requirements of ANSI
B71.3-2005 for snowthrowers.
Not
for
Reproduction
