Powersmart PSSHD24T, Instruction Manual

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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.
• 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 of age to operate this machine. Children 14 and over should read
and understand the instructions and safe operation practices in this manual and on the machine and be
trained and supervised by an adult.
• Never allow “non-trained” adult personnel to operate this machine without proper instruction.
• Thrown objects can cause serious personal injury. Plan and map out your snow-throwing pattern to
avoid discharge of material toward roads, bystanders and the like.
• Keep bystanders, 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,
boards, wires, branches and other foreign objects, which could be hazardous and damage the auger system.
• Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during operation and while performing an adjustment or
repair to protect your eyes, as thrown objects can ricochet and 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, and wear footwear that will
improve footing on slippery surfaces.
• Use a grounded “three-wire” extension cord and receptacle for all machines with electric start
engines.
• Adjust skid shoe and/or housing height to clear gravel or crushed rock surfaces.
• Disengage all control levers before starting the engine.
• Never attempt to make any adjustments while engine is running, except where specifically
recommended in the instruction manual.
• Let engine and machine adjust to outdoor temperature before starting to clear snow.
PERSONAL SAFETY
• Engine exhaust, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
• Read, understand and follow all instructions on your snow thrower unit and in this instruction manual
before attempting to assemble and operate your machine.
• Keep this instruction manual in a safe place for future and regular reference. If replacement parts are
needed, refer to the Panel, Chute, Frame and Housing Diagrams and Parts’ Listings on pages 25-30.
• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating your snow thrower unit.
• Do not use your snow thrower unit 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 not leave your snow thrower unit 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 or binding of
moving parts, and any other conditions that may affect operation.
• If damaged, have the snow thrower unit serviced by an authorized service center using only specified,
manufactured replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the snow thrower unit is
maintained.