3
Preparation
• Thoroughly inspect the area where the
machine is to be used. Remove all door mats,
sleds, boards, wires, and other foreign objects.
• Do not operate the machine without wearing
adequate winter garments. Avoid loose fitting
clothing that can get caught in moving parts.
Wear footwear that will improve footing on
slippery surfaces.
• Handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable.
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Use an approved fuel container.
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Never add fuel to a running engine or to a
hot engine.
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Use extreme care while filling a fuel tank
outdoors. Never fill a fuel tank indoors.
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Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on
a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner.
Always place containers on the ground,
away from your vehicle, before filling.
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When practical, remove gas-powered
machinery from the truck or trailer and
refuel it on the ground. If this is not
possible, then refuel such machinery on a
trailer with a portable container, rather
than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle.
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Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of
the fuel tank or container opening at all
times, until refueling is complete. Do not
use a nozzle lock-open device.
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Replace the gasoline cap securely and
wipe up any spilled fuel.
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If any fuel is spilled on clothing, change
clothing immediately.
• Use extension cords and receptacles as
specified by the manufacturer for all machines
with electric-starting motors.
• Do not attempt to clear snow from a gravel or
crushed rock surface. This product is only
intended for use on paved surfaces.
• Never attempt to make any adjustments while the
engine
is
running,
unless
specifically
recommended by the manufacturer.
• Always wear safety glasses or eye shields to
protect eyes from foreign objects that may be
thrown from the machine during operation, or
while performing an adjustment or repair.
Operation
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Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating
parts. Stay clear of the discharge opening at
all times.
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Exercise extreme caution when operating on
or crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay
alert for hidden hazards or traffic.
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After striking a foreign object, stop the engine,
remove the ignition key, thoroughly inspect the
machine for any damage, and repair the
damage before restarting and operating the
machine.
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If the machine should start to vibrate
abnormally, immediately stop the engine and
check the machine for the cause of vibration.
Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.
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Stop the engine whenever you leave the
operating position, before unclogging the rotor
blade housing or discharge chute, and when
making
any
repairs,
adjustments
or
inspections.
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When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting the
machine, stop the engine and make certain
that the rotor blades and all moving parts have
stopped.
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Do not run the engine indoors, except when
starting the engine and for transporting the
machine in or out of a building. Open the
outside doors; exhaust fumes are dangerous.
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Exercise extreme caution when operating the
machine on sloped surfaces.
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Never operate the machine without proper
guards and other safety protective devices in
place and working.
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Never direct the discharge toward people or
areas where property damage can occur.
Keep children and others away.
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Do not overload the machine capacity by
attempting to clear snow at too fast a rate.
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Look behind you and use care when backing up
with the machine.
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Disengage power to the rotor blades when
machine is transported or not in use.
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Never operate the machine without good visibility
or light. Always be sure of your footing, and keep
a firm hold on the handles. Never run with the
machine.
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Never touch a hot engine or muffler.
