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Section 2
DO NOT wear loose fitting clothing. Loose clothing,
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jewelry or long hair could get tangled in moving
parts. Do not operate the machine wearing shorts;
always wear adequate protective clothing including
long pants. Wearing safety glasses, safety shoes and
a helmet is advisable and is required by some local
ordinances and insurance regulations.
WARNING
Always wear hearing protection. Operating this
machine over prolonged periods of time can
cause loss of hearing.
Keep the machine and attachments in good
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operating condition. Keep all shields and safety
devices in place. If a shield, safety device or decal
is defective or damaged, repair or replace it before
operating the machine.
Fuel is flammable; handle it with care. Fill the fuel
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tank outdoors. Never fill it indoors. Use a funnel or
spout to prevent spillage. Clean up any spillage
before starting the engine.
DO NOT add fuel to a running or hot engine. Allow
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the engine to cool for several minutes before adding
fuel. Never fuel indoors or inside enclosed trailers.
See Section 7.5 ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM for fueling
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procedure.
Keep flammable objects (cigarettes, matches, etc.),
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open flames and sparks away from the fuel tank and
fuel container. Use only approved containers.
Do not operate without the side deflector chutes
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installed.
Check the engine mounting bolts at frequent
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intervals for proper tightness.
OPERATION CONSIDERATIONS
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Know the function of all controls and how to stop
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quickly.
Do not operate on slopes if you are uneasy or
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uncertain. Ultimate responsibility for safe operation
on slopes rests with the operator.
Exercise extreme caution on when operating on
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slopes. Keep all movements slow and gradual. Be
sure of your footing.
Do not turn on slopes unless absolutely necessary.
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Turn slowly and downhill when possible.
Do not operate on steep slopes. Poor footing could
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cause a slip and fall accident.
When using this machine, never direct the blown
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material toward bystanders or allow anyone near the
machine while in operation.
Do not blow material towards cars, windows, or other
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items which could be injured or damaged by blown
debris.
Before attempting to start the engine, inspect the
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machine, shields and safety devices for any damage.
Correct any problems before operating.
If the blower ever plugs, shut off the engine, and
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wait for all movement to stop before removing the
obstruction.
WARNING
DO NOT use your hand to dislodge the clogged
material. Use a stick or other device to remove
clogged material after the engine has stopped
running and the blower fan have stopped
turning.
If the machines begins to vibrate abnormally, shut
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the machine off immediately. Inspect the machine
and have repairs made before restarting.
Be alert for holes, rocks, roots and other hidden
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hazards in the terrain. Cautiously enter a new area.
Be alert for hidden hazards.
Do not operate near drop-offs, ditches or
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embankments. You could lose your footing, balance
or drive the machine off the edge.
