12-16-13 Revision
1-STAGE SNOW THROWER
6
GB
Specific Safety Rules
Do not operate without wearing adequate
winter outer garments.
Do not use the machine on a roof.
Always check overhead and side clearances
carefully before operation. Always be aware of
traffic when operating along streets or curbs.
Thoroughly inspect the area to be worked.
Keep the working area clean and free of toys,
doormats, newspapers, sleds, boards, wires and
other foreign objects, which could be tripped
over or thrown by the auger/impeller. Check
for weak spots on docks, ramps or floors.
Plan your snow-throwing pattern to avoid
discharge toward people or areas where
property damage can occur.
Do not operate near drop-offs, ditches, or
embankments. Machine can suddenly turn
over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or
ditch, or if an edge caves in.
Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least
23m (75 feet) away. If you are approached,
stop the unit immediately.
Use a grounded three-wire extension cord and
receptacle for all machines with electric start
engines.
Check clutch and brake operation frequently.
Adjust and service as required. The auger must
stop quickly when control lever is released.
Let engine and machine adjust to outdoor
temperature before starting to clear snow.
Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic.
Do not overload machine capacity by attempting
to clear snow at too fast of a rate.
Do not throw snow any higher than necessary.
Adjust auger housing height to clear gravel
or crushed rock surfaces. Exercise extreme
caution when operating.
Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling,
especially when operating in reverse. Never
operate machine at high transport speeds
on slippery surfaces. Always look down and
behind before and while backing.
Do not operate on steep slopes. Do not clear
snow across the face of slopes. Keep all
movement on slopes slow and gradual. Do not
make sudden changes in speed or direction.
Use a slow speed to avoid stops or shifts on
slopes. Avoid starting or stopping on a slope.
Disengage power to the auger when transporting
or not in use.
Disengage all control levers and stop engine
before you leave the operating position
(behind the handles). Wait until the auger
comes to a complete stop before unclogging
the chute assembly, making any adjustments,
or inspections.
Hand contact with the rotating parts inside
the discharge chute is the most common
cause of injury associated with snow throwers.
Do not unclog chute assembly while engine
is running. Shut off engine and remain behind
handles until all moving parts have stopped
before unclogging. Never put your hand in
the discharge or collector openings. Always
use the clean-out tool provided to unclog the
discharge opening.
