Simplicity 1695824, Operator'S Manual

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OPERATOR SAFETY
The safety alert symbol and signal word (DANGER,
WARNING, CAUTION, or NOTICE) is used to indicate the likelihood
and potential severity of personal injury and/or damage to the
product. In addition, a hazard symbol may be used to represent the
type of hazard.
Safety Alert Symbol and Signal Words
DANGER indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, will result
in death or serious injury .
WARNING indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury .
CAUTION indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could
result in minor or moderate injury .
NOTICE indicates a situation that could result in damage
to the product .
DANGER
• Hand contact with the rotating impeller inside the discharge
chute is the most common cause of injury associated with
snowthrowers.
• This snowthrower is capable of amputating hands and feet,
and throwing objects. Read and observe all the safety
instructions in this manual. Failure to do so will result in
death or serious injury.
WARNING
Certain components in this product and its related accessories
contain chemicals known to the state of California to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Wash hands
after handling.
WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects,
or other reproductive harm.
• Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the
snow thrower.
• Make sure you are properly trained before operating the
snowthrower.
• Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly.
• Never allow anyone to operate the snowthrower without proper
instruction.
• Always follow the instructions in the operator’s manual, if the
snowthrower will be stored for an extende d period.
• Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels as necessary.
• Never attempt to make major repairs on the snowthrower unless
you have been properly trained. Improper servicing of the
snowthrower can result in hazardous operation, equipment
damage, and voiding of the product warranty.
DANGER
Read, understand, and follow all the
instructions on the snowthrower and in the
operator’s manual before operating this unit.
Failure to observe the safet y instructions in
this manual will result in death or serious
injury.
Read the Manual
TO SAFELY CLEAR A CLOGGED DISCHARGE CHUTE
DANGER: Hand contact with the rotating impeller inside
the discharge chute is the most common cause of
injury associated with snow throwers. Never use your
hands to clean out the discharge chute.
FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Shut OFF the engine.
2. Wait 10 seconds to be sure the impeller blades have stopped
rotating.
3. Always use a clean-out tool, not your hands.
DANGER
Discharge chute contains rotating impeller to
throw snow. Never clear or unclog the
discharge chute with your hands. Fingers can
quickly become caught in the impeller. Always
use a clean-out tool.
Failure to observe these safety instructions
will result in traumatic amputation or severe
laceration.
Discharge Chute
Not
for
Reproduction