FXA 501976763, Instruction Manual

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Let engine and machine adjust to outdoor temperature before starting to clear snow.
PERSONAL SAFETY
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Engine exhaust, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to
cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
• Read, understand and follow all instructions on your Snow Thrower and in this Operator's
Manual before attempting to assemble and operate your machine.
• Keep this manual in a safe place for future and regular reference. If replacement parts
are needed, refer to the manual.
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Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating your Snow
Thrower.
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Do not use your Snow Thrower while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol,
medication. A moment of inattention while operating the Snow Thrower may result in
severe bodily injury.
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NEVER LEAVE YOUR RUNNING SNOW THROWER UNATTENDED. Stop the engine.
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Do leave your Snow Thrower until it has come to a complete stop.
• When stepping backwards, be cautious about any obstacles beneath your feet or behind
you avoid falling.
SERVICE
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Stop the engine before making any adjustments. Check for misalignment, breakage of or
binding of moving parts, and any other conditions that may affect operation.
• If damaged, have the Snow Thrower serviced by a qualified repair person using only
identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the Snow Thrower is
maintained.
SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE
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To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care in handling gasoline.
Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Serious personal injury can
occur when gasoline is spilled on yourself or your clothes which can ignite, wash your skin
and change clothes immediately.
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Use only an approved gasoline container.
• Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition.
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Never fuel machine indoors.
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Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine is hot or running.