IVT SNWB-196(4+1), Manual

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Instruction manual
WARNING! Exhaust contains
poisonous carbon monoxide, a
colourless and odourless gas.
Breathing exhaust can cause loss of
consciousness and may lead to death.
Provide an adequate ventilation to
keep exhaust gas level as low as
possible.
∙ Never store the equipment with fuel in the tank
inside a building where fumes can reach an open flame
or spark.
∙ To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine, silencer,
battery compartment and petrol storage area free of
vegetative material and excessive grease.
∙ The exhaust system gets hot enough to ignite
some materials. Keep flammable materials away from
the device.
∙ The muffler becomes very hot during operation and
remains hot for a while after stopping the engine. Be
careful not to touch the muffler while it is hot. Let the
engine cool before storing the machine indoors.
∙ Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before starting
the machine.
WARNING! During the use of certain
gasoline tools, some dust containing
chemicals known to cause cancer,
may occur.
Some of these chemicals are: lead from lead based
paints, crystalline silica from bricks and cement and
other masonry products, arsenic and chromium from
chemically treated lumber and other dangerous
products. If dust is present, your risk from these
exposures varies, depending on how often you do this
type of work.
To reduce your exposure to these chemicals, any
time you do pulverulent operations, work in a well
ventilated area and work with approved safety
equipment, such as dust masks that are specially
designed to filter out microscopic particles.
∙
If the machine strikes a foreign body, examine the
device for signs of damage and carry out any necessary
repairs before restarting and continuing to work.
∙ If the machine starts to vibrate abnormally, switch
off the motor and check for the cause immediately.
Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.
∙
Always turn off the machine and wait until the
machine completely stops whenever you leave
the machine, before carrying out maintenance,
before changing accessories, checking, cleaning,
troubleshooting or working on the machine.
∙ It is forbidden to move or modify any of the internal
parts of the machine.
Specific safety rules
CAUTION! 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
∙ Thrown objects can cause serious personal injury.
Plan your snow-throwing pattern to avoid discharge of
material toward roads and bystanders.
∙ Keep bystanders, helpers and pets at least 20
meters 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 mode.
Preparation
∙ Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment
is to be used. Remove all doormats, newspapers, sleds,
wires and other foreign objects, which could be tripped
over or thrown by the auger.
∙ Disengage all clutch levers before starting the
engine.
Operation
∙ 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.
∙ Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts, in
the auger housing or chute assembly. Contact with the
rotating parts can amputate hands and feet.
∙ The auger control is a safety device. Never bypass
its operation. Doing so makes the machine unsafe and
may cause personal injury.
∙ The controls must operate easily in both directions
and automatically return to the disengaged position
when released.
∙ Never operate with a missing or damaged chute
assembly. Keep all safety devices in place and working.
∙ Exercise extreme caution when operating on or
crossing gravel surface. Stay alert for hidden hazards
or traffic.
∙ Exercise caution when changing direction and
while operating on slopes.
∙ Plan your snow-throwing pattern to avoid discharge
towards windows, walls, cars etc. Thus avoiding
possible property damage or personal injuiry caused by
a ricochet.