IVT SNWB-163, Operating/Safety Instructions Manual

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Manual instruction | Snow blower
EN
Safety regulations for the use
This unit is equipped with an internal combustion
engine and should not be used on or near any
unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-
covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is
equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable
local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used,
it should be maintained in effective working order
by operator.
The following listed safety instructions should serve
you for the right use and for the protection of your
own safety. Therefore please read this very carefully.
When passing this device over to a third person,
these instructions must be handed out, too.
Please, read and take note of the following
comments that regard your protection against
electric shock and risk of injury and fire:
WARNING: Engine Exhaust , some of its
constituents, and certain vehicle
components contain or emit chemicals
may cause cancer, birth defector other
reproductive harm.
DANGER: This machine was built to be
operated according to the rules for safe
operation in this manual. As with any
type of power equipment, carelessness or error on
the part of the operator can result in serious injury.
This machine is capable of amputating hands and
feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the
following safety instruction could result in serious
injury or death .
Training
Read, understand and follow all instructions on •
the machine and in the manual(s) before attempting
to assemble and operate .Keep this manual in a
safe place for future and regular reference and for
ordering replacement parts.
Be familiar with all controls and their proper •
operation .Know how to stop the machine and
disengage them quickly.
Never allow children under 14 years old to •
operate this machine. Children 14 years old and
over should read and understand the operation
instruction and safety rules in this manual and
should be trained and supervised by a parent.
Never allow adults to operate this machine •
without proper instruction.
Thrown objects can cause serious personal •
injury. Plan your snow-throwing pattern to avoid
discharge of material toward roads, bystanders and
the like .
Keep bystanders, helpers, pets and children at •
least 75 feet from the machine while it is in operation.
Stop machine if anyone enters the area .
Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling, •
especially when operating in reverse.
Preparation
Thoroughly inspect the area where the •
equipment is to be used. Remove all doormats,
newspapers, sleds, broads, wires and other foreign
objects, which could be tripped over or thrown by
the auger/impeller.
Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during •
operation and while performing an adjustment or
repair to protect your eyes .Thrown objects which
ricochet can cause serious injury to the eyes.
Do not operate without wearing adequate •
winter outer garments. Do not wear jewelry, long
scarves or other loose clothing, which could become
entangled in moving parts. Wear footwear which
will improve footing on slippery surface .
Use a grounded three-wire extension cord and •
receptacle for all units electric start engines.
Adjust collector housing height to clear gravel or •
crushed rock surfaces.
Disengage all clutch levers before starting the •
engine.
Never attempt to make any adjustments while •
engine is running , except where specifically
recommended in the operator’s manual.
Let engine and machine adjust to outdoor •
temperature before starting to clear snow
To avoid personal injury or property damage •
use extreme care in handing 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.
Use only an approved gasoline •
container.
Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes •
and other sources of ignition.
Never fuel machine indoors. •
Never remove gas cap or add fuel while •
the engine is hot or running .
Allow engine to cool at least two minutes •
before refueling.
Never over fill fuel tank .Fill tank to no •
more than1/2 inch below bottom of filler
neck to provide space for fuel expansion.
Replace gasoline cap and tighten •
securely.
If gasoline is spilled ,wipe it off the •
engine and equipment. Move machine to
another area. Wait 5minutes before starting