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SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES
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WARNING:
This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed,
could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and
follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to
comply with these instructions may result in personal injury.
When you see this symbol.
HEED ITS WARNING!
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
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 instructions
could result in serious injury or death.
WARNING:
Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components
contain or emit chemicals known to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive
harm.
IMPORTANT
Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Snow Throwers
This snow thrower is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to
observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury.
Training
1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions
on the machine and in the manual(s) before
attempting to assemble and operate this unit.
Keep this manual in a safe place for future
and regular reference and for ordering
replacement parts.
2. Be familiar with all controls and their proper
operation. Know how to stop the machine
and disengage them quickly.
3. Thrown objects can cause serious personal
injury. Plan your snow-throwing pattern to
avoid discharge of material toward roads,
bystanders and the like.
4. Never allow children under 15 years old to
operate this machine. Children 15 years old
and over should read and understand the
operation instruction and safety rules in this
manual and should be trained and
supervised by parent.
5. Never allow adults to operate this machine
without proper instruction.
6. 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.
7. Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling,
especially when operating in reverse.
Preparation
1. Thoroughly inspect the area where the
equipment is to be used. Remove all
doormats, newspapers, sleds, boards, wires
and other foreign objects, which could be
tripped over or thrown by the auger/impeller.
2. 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.
