SAFETY
BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY PROCEDURE IN THIS
BOOK, READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL THE SAFETY
INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS SECTION. IN
ADDITION, ENSURE ALL INDIVIDUALS WORKING
WITH YOU ARE ALSO FAMILIAR WITH THESE
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.
For your safety Warning and Information Decals have
been placed on this product to remind the operator
to take safety precautions. It is important that these
decals are in place and are legible before operation
begins. New decals can be obtained from Sno-Way or
your local dealer.
REMEMBER
The careful operator is the best
operator. Most accidents are caused by human error.
Certain precautions must be observed to prevent the
possibility of injury to operator or bystanders and/or
damage to equipment.
NEVER
operate plow when under the influence of
alcohol, drugs or other medications that could hamper
your judgement and reactions. An accident may result in
serious injury or death to other persons or yourself.
ALWAYS
operate vehicle in a well-ventilated area. The
carbon monoxide in exhaust gas is highly toxic and can
cause serious injury or death.
NEVER
allow hands, hair or clothing to get near any
moving parts such as fan blades, belts and pulleys. Never
wear neckties or loose clothing when working on the
vehicle.
NEVER
wear wrist watches, rings or other jewelry when
working on the vehicle or individual equipment. These
things can catch on moving parts or cause an electrical
short circuit that could result in serious personal injury.
ALWAYS
wear safety goggles when working on the
vehicle to protect your eyes from battery acid, gasoline,
and dust or dirt from flying off of moving engine parts.
ALWAYS
be aware of and avoid contact with hot
surfaces such as engine, radiator, and hoses.
ALWAYS
wear safety glasses with side shields when
striking metal against metal! In addition, it is
recommended that a softer (non-chipable) metal material
be used to cushion the blow. Failure to heed could result
in serious injury to the eye(s) or other parts of the body.
NEVER
allow children or unauthorized person to
operate this unit.
NEVER
exceed 45 m.p.h. when snow plow is attached
to vehicle. Braking distances may be increased and
handling characteristics may be impaired at speeds
above 45 m.p.h.
ALWAYS
lock the vehicle when unattended to prevent
unauthorized operation of the plow.
ALWAYS
check the job site for terrain hazards,
obstructions and people.
NEVER
exceed 10 m.p.h. when plowing. Excessive
speed may cause serious injury and damage of
equipment and property if an unseen obstacle is
encountered while plowing.
ALWAYS
position blade so it does not block path of
headlamps beam. Do not change blade positions while
traveling. An incorrect plow position blocking headlamp
beam may result in an accident.
ALWAYS
check surrounding area for hazardous
obstacles before operating this unit.
ALWAYS
inspect the unit periodically for defects. Parts
that are broken, missing or plainly worn must be replaced
immediately. The unit, or any part of it should not be
altered without prior written approval of the manufacturer.
ALWAYS
insert the cylinder lock when plow is not in
use. If the cylinder lock is not installed, the plow blade
could inadvertently drop and cause serious injury.
ALWAYS
shut off the vehicle engine, place the
transmission in Neutral or Park, turn the ignition switch to
the “OFF” position, firmly apply the parking brake of the
vehicle and turn "OFF" the plow controller before
attaching or detaching the blade from the vehicle or when
making adjustments to the blade.
ALWAYS
inspect lift system bolts and pins whenever
attaching or detaching the plow, and before traveling.
Worn or damaged components could result in the plow
dropping to the pavement while driving, causing an
accident.
ALWAYS
keep hands and feet clear of blade and
A-Frame when attaching or detaching plow.
NEVER
place fingers in A-frame or mount lug holes to
check alignment when attaching snow plow. Sudden
motion of the plow could severely injure a finger.
NEVER
stand between the vehicle and blade or directly
in front of blade when it is being raised, lowered or
angled. Clearance between vehicle and blade decreases
as blade is operated and serious injury or death can
result from blade striking a body or dropping on hands or
feet.
NEVER
work on the vehicle without having a fully
serviced fire extinguisher available. A 5 lb or larger CO
2
or dry chemical unit specified for gasoline, chemical or
electrical fires, is recommended.
NEVER
smoke while working on the vehicle. Gasoline
and battery acid vapors are extremely flammable and
explosive.
NEVER
use your hands to search for hydraulic fluid
leaks; escaping fluid under pressure can be invisible and
can penetrate the skin and cause a serious injury! If any
fluid is injected into the skin, see a doctor at once!
Injected fluid MUST be surgically removed by a doctor
familiar with this type of injury or gangrene may result.
REMEMBER
it is the owner’s responsibility for
communicating information on the safe use and
proper maintenance of this machine.
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