Lit. No. 78532, Rev. 02
9
March 15, 2019
VENTILATION
BATTERY SAFETY
NOISE
Airborne noise emission during use is below 70 dB(A)
for the snowplow operator.
VIBRATION
Operating snowplow vibration does not exceed 2.5 m/s
2
to the hand-arm or 0.5 m/s
2
to the whole body.
SNOWPLOW WEIGHT
Size
Blade Assembly
Wt (lb) Wt (kg)
6' 8"
DEFENDER™ Compact Plow
290
132
7' 2"
DEFENDER Compact Plow
297
135
PERSONAL SAFETY
• Remove the ignition key and put the vehicle in
PARK or in gear to prevent others from starting
the vehicle during installation or service.
• Wear only snug-
fi
tting clothing while working on
your vehicle or snowplow.
• Do not wear jewelry or a necktie, and secure
long hair.
• Wear safety goggles to protect your eyes from
battery acid, gasoline, dirt, and dust.
• Wear hearing protection such as earmuffs or
earplugs as appropriate or required.
• Avoid touching hot surfaces such as the engine,
radiator, hoses, and exhaust pipes.
• Always have a
fi
re extinguisher rated BC handy for
fl
ammable liquids and electrical
fi
res.
FIRE AND EXPLOSION
Be careful when using gasoline. Do not use gasoline
to clean parts. Store only in approved containers away
from sources of heat or
fl
ame.
CELL PHONES
A driver's
fi
rst responsibility is the safe operation of
the vehicle. The most important thing you can do
to prevent a crash is to avoid distractions and pay
attention to the surroundings. Wait until it is safe to
operate Mobile Communication Equipment such as cell
phones, text messaging devices, pagers, or two-way
radios.
SAFETY
CAUTION
Batteries normally produce explosive gases
which can cause personal injury. Therefore,
do not allow
fl
ames, sparks, or lit tobacco
to come near the battery. When charging or
working near a battery, always cover your
face and protect your eyes, and also provide
ventilation.
• Batteries contain sulfuric acid, which burns
skin, eyes, and clothing.
• Disconnect the battery before removing or
replacing any electrical components.
WARNING
Vehicle exhaust contains lethal fumes.
Breathing these fumes, even in low
concentrations, can cause death. Never
operate a vehicle in an enclosed area without
venting exhaust to the outside.
WARNING
Gasoline is highly
fl
ammable and gasoline
vapor is explosive. Never smoke while
working on vehicle. Keep all open
fl
ames
away from gasoline tank and lines. Wipe up
any spilled gasoline immediately.
