3
30SB,
36SB,
45SB
Rev Nov2014
Snow BEAST
Opera on Safety Precau ons
Equipment Opera on—Safety Precau ons
1.
Do
not
operate
the
engine
in
a
con
fi
ned
space
where
dangerous
carbon
monoxide
fumes
can
collect.
Carbon
monoxide
is
odorless,
tasteless,
and
can
be
fatal.
2.
Never
operate
the
snow
blower
without
good
visibility
or
light.
3.
Exercise
extreme
cau on
when
opera ng
on
or
crossing
gravel
drives,
walks,
or
roads.
Stay
alert
for
hidden
hazards
or
tra
ffi
c.
4.
Never
operate
the
snow
blower
with
defec ve
guards
or
shields,
or
without
the
safety
devices
securely
mounted
in
place
and
func oning
properly.
5.
Be
aware
of
discharge
and
never
direct
discharge
of
material
toward
people
or
areas
where
property
damage
can
occur.
Keep
children
and
others
away.
6.
Do
not
change
the
governor
se ngs
or
over
speed
the
engine.
7.
Do
not
overload
the
machine
capacity
by
a emp ng
to
clear
snow
at
too
fast
a
rate.
8.
Always
stop
the
engine
when
you
leave
the
snow
blower,
even
for
a
moment.
9.
To
help
reduce
fi
re
hazard,
keep
the
engine
and
the
area
around
the
engine
free
of
grass,
leaves
or
any
other
type
of
foreign
material.
10.
Beware
of
any
sharp
edges.
For
safety
always
wear
gloves
when
performing
augers/impeller
maintenance
ac vi es
11.
If
lightning
is
seen
or
thunder
is
heard
in
the
operators
vicinity,
do
not
operate
machine.
Instead
fi
nd
shelter,
as
lightning
may
cause
injury/death.
12.
A er
striking
a
foreign
object,
stop
the
engine,
remove
the
wire
from
the
spark
plug,
thoroughly
inspect
the
snow
blower
for
any
damage,
and
repair
the
damage
before
restar ng
and
opera ng
the
snow
blower.
13.
If
machine
starts
to
vibrate
or
func on
abnormally,
stop
the
engine
immediately
and
check
for
cause.
Vibra on
is
generally
a
warning
of
trouble.
14.
Keep
hands
and
feet
away
from
augers/
impeller
.
This
product
is
capable
of
amputa ng
hands
and
feet.
15.
Be
alert
and
slow
down
when
making
turns.
Also
look
le ,
right,
and
behind
before
changing
direc ons
and
reversing
to
be
sure
there
is
a
clear
path.
16.
Never
operate
snow
blower
at
high
transport
speeds
on
slippery
surfaces.
17.
Never
operate
snow
blower
under
the
in
fl
uence
of
alcohol
and
drugs.
18.
Use
care
when
loading
or
unloading
the
machine
into
a
trailer
or
truck.
19.
Use
care
when
approaching
blind
corners,
shrubs,
trees,
or
other
objects
that
may
obstruct
vision.
20.
Always
disengage
power
to
augers
when
not
in
use
or
transported.
21.
Never
listen
to
music
with
headphones/
earphones
while
opera ng
the
snow
blower.
22.
Use
extreme
cau on
when
opera ng
on
slopes.
23.
Never
touch
a
hot
engine
or
mu
ffl
er.
24.
Use
cau on
when
opera ng
on
gravel
surfaces.
25.
Only
use
a achments
and
accessories
that
are
approved
by
BEAST.
26.
When
star ng
the
engine
pull
the
cord
slowly
un l
some
resistance
is
felt
before
using
full
force.
27.
Always
have
a
good
grip
on
the
handles
and
never
run
while
opera ng
the
snow
blower.
28.
Stop
the
engine
whenever
you
leave
the
opera ng
posi on,
before
unclogging
the
augers/impeller
or
discharge
chute,
and
when
making
any
repairs,
adjustments
or
inspec ons.
29.
When
cleaning,
repairing
or
inspec ng
the
snow
blower,
stop
the
engine
and
make
certain
the
augers/impeller
and
all
moving
parts
have
stopped.
Disconnect
the
spark
plug
wire
and
keep
the
wire
away
from
the
plug
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