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and the proper use of the machine. Know how to
stop the machine and disengage the controls quickly.
• Never allow children to operate the machine. Never
allow adults to operate the machine without proper
instruction.
• Keep the area of operation clear of all persons,
particularly small children.
• Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling.
Preparation
• Thoroughly inspect the area where the machine is
to be used and remove all doormats, sleds, boards,
wires, and other foreign objects.
• Do not operate the machine without wearing
adequate winter garments. Avoid loose fitting
clothing that can get caught in moving parts. Wear
footwear that will improve footing on slippery
surfaces.
• Handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable.
– Use an approved fuel container.
– Never add fuel to a running engine or hot engine.
– Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. Never
fill fuel tank indoors.
– Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a
truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always
place containers on the ground, away from your
vehicle, before filling.
– When practical, remove gas-powered machinery
from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the
ground. If this is not possible, then refuel such
machinery on a trailer with a portable container,
rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle.
– Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of
the fuel tank or container opening at all times,
until refueling is complete. Do not use a nozzle
lock-open device.
– Replace gasoline cap securely and wipe up spilled
fuel.
– If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing
immediately.
• Use extension cords and receptacles as specified
by the manufacturer for all machines with electric
starting motors.
• Do not attempt to clear snow from a gravel or
crushed rock surface. This machine is intended for
use only on paved surfaces.
• Never attempt to make any adjustments while
the engine is running (except when specifically
recommended by manufacturer).
• Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during
operation or while performing an adjustment or
repair to protect eyes from foreign objects that may
be thrown from the machine.
Operation
• Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times.
• Exercise extreme caution when operating on or
crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for
hidden hazards or traffic.
• After striking a foreign object, stop the engine,
remove the ignition key, thoroughly inspect the
machine for any damage, and repair the damage
before restarting and operating the machine.
• If the machine should start to vibrate abnormally,
stop the engine and check immediately for the cause.
Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.
• Stop the engine whenever you leave the operating
position, before unclogging the rotor blade housing
or discharge chute, and when making any repairs,
adjustments or inspections.
• When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting the machine,
stop the engine and make certain that the rotor
blades and all moving parts have stopped.
• Do not run the engine indoors, except when starting
the engine and for transporting the machine in or
out of the building. Open the outside doors; exhaust
fumes are dangerous.
• Exercise extreme caution when operating on slopes.
• Never operate the machine without proper guards
and other safety protective devices in place and
working.
• Never direct the discharge toward people or areas
where property damage can occur. Keep children
and others away.
• Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting
to clear snow at too fast a rate.
• Look behind and use care when backing up with the
machine.
• Disengage power to the rotor blades when machine
is transported or not in use.
• Never operate the machine without good visibility
or light. Always be sure of your footing, and keep a
firm hold on the handles. Walk; never run.
• Never touch a hot engine or muffler (Figure 3).
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