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EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
This equipment and/or its engine may include
exhaust and evaporative emissions control
system components required to meet U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
and/or California Air Resources Board
(CARB) regulations. Tampering with emission
controls and components by unauthorized
personnel may result in severe fines or
penalties. Emission controls and components
can only be adjusted by an Ariens Company
dealer or an authorized engine
manufacturer's service center. Contact your
Ariens Company Equipment Retailer
concerning emission controls and component
questions.
SAFETY RULES OPERATION
To prevent personal injury or property
damage, do not attempt to start engine until
all assembly steps are complete and you
have read and understand the safety and
operating instructions in this manual.
If unit is to be used by someone other than
original purchaser; loaned, rented or sold,
ALWAYS provide this manual and any
needed safety training before operation.
If the operator or the mechanic cannot read
the manual, it is the owner’s responsibility to
explain it to them. Only the user can prevent
and is responsible for accidents or injuries
occurring to themselves, other people or
property.
This product is equipped with an internal
combustion engine. DO NOT use on or near
any unimproved, forest or brush covered land
unless the exhaust system is equipped with a
spark arrestor meeting applicable local, state
or federal laws. A spark arrestor, if used,
must be maintained in effective working order
by the operator.
Wear approved safety glasses when
operating this equipment. The operation of
any powered machine can result in foreign
objects being thrown by high-speed rotating
parts.
Wear work gloves, sturdy footwear, and
hearing protection when operating this
equipment.
Remove hearing protection and watch for
traffic when operating near, or when crossing
roadways.
Before inspecting or servicing any part of
equipment, shut off engine, disconnect spark
plug wire from spark plug, and make sure that
all moving parts have come to a complete
stop. Be aware that rotating blades slow
down gradually after engine is shut off.
Never leave equipment unattended when
engine is running. Shut off engine and
disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug
before leaving equipment. Close the fuel
shut-off valve.
Exercise extreme caution on slopes and
avoid excessively steep slopes.
Use extreme caution when moving backward
or pulling the machine towards you.
Do not change the engine governor or over
run the engine.
Do not tilt the equipment when starting the
engine or switching on the motor.
Do not start the engine when standing in front
of the air discharge outlet.
Walk, never run.
ALWAYS be sure of your footing. Use caution
to avoid slipping and falling.
Operate machine only in daylight or good
artificial light.
NEVER operate after or during the use of
medication, drugs or alcohol. Unit requires
complete and unimpaired attention.
If the machine should start to vibrate
abnormally, stop the engine (motor) and
check for the cause immediately. Vibration is
generally a warning of trouble.
Do not weld or repair damaged or worn
impeller. Replace only.
Never allow children or untrained adults to
operate this equipment.
Keep the area of operation clear of all
persons, particularly small children, and pets.
Keep bystanders at least 25 feet away from
the area of operation.
Do not run engine in an enclosed area.
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide
gas, a deadly poison that is odorless,
colorless, and tasteless.
Before making air flow adjustments, shut off
engine, and allow all moving parts to come to
a complete stop.
Do not move through or stand in the air flow
with the engine running. Blown debris can
cause injury.
Do not allow hands or any other part of the
body or clothing inside the air intake or
discharge areas.
Do not start engine or operate this equipment
with any safety guards removed.
See manufacturer’s instructions for proper
operation and installation of accessories.
Only use accessories approved by the
manufacturer.
