Powersmart DB7004, Instruction Manual

Page: 6 / 34

6
• Read, understand and follow all instructions on your Snow Thrower and in this Operator's Manual
before attempting to assemble and operate your machine.
•
Keep this manual in a safe place for future and regular reference. If replacement parts are needed,
refer to the manual.
•
Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating your Snow Thrower.
•
Do not use your Snow Thrower while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol,
medication. A moment of inattention while operating the Snow Thrower may result in severe bodily
injury.
•
NEVER LEAVE YOUR RUNNING SNOW THROWER UNATTENDED. Stop the engine.
•
Do leave your Snow Thrower until it has come to a complete stop.
•
When stepping backwards, be cautious about any obstacles beneath your feet or behind you avoid
falling.
SERVICE
•
Stop the engine before making any adjustments. Check for misalignment, breakage of or binding of
moving parts, and any other conditions that may affect operation.
•
If damaged, have the Snow Thrower serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical
replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the Snow Thrower is maintained.
SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE
To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care in handling 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.
•
Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely.
•
If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the engine and equipment. Move machine to another area. Wait 5
minutes before starting the engine.