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1.7 Snow thrower Safety
The following list contains safety information specific
to products or other safety information that you must
know.
1.7.1
Rotating the auger/impeller can cut off or injure
fingers or hands. Stay behind the handles and away
from the discharge opening while operating the snow
thrower. Keep your face, hands, feet, and any other
part of your body or clothing away from moving or
rotating parts.
1.7.2
Before adjusting, cleaning, inspecting,
troubleshooting, or repairing the snow thrower, stop
the engine, remove the ignition key, and wait for all
moving parts to stop. Disconnect the wire from the
spark plug and keep it away from the spark plug to
prevent someone from accidentally starting the
engine.
1.7.3
Before leaving the operating position, stop the
engine, remove the ignition key, and wait for all
moving parts to stop.
1.7.4
To unclog the discharge chute, stay in the
operating position and release the left hand (traction)
lever. While running the auger/impeller, push down on
the handles to raise the front of the snow thrower a
few inches (centimeters) off the pavement. Then lift
the handles quickly to bump the front of the snow
thrower on the pavement. Repeat if necessary until a
stream of snow comes out the discharge chute.
1.7.5
If you cannot unclog the discharge chute by
bumping the front of the snow thrower, stop the
engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and use the
clean-out tool; never use your hand.
1.7.6
If a shield, safety device, or decal is damaged,
illegible, or lost, repair or replace it before beginning
operation.
1.7.7
Do not smoke while handling gasoline.
1.7.8
Do not use the snow thrower on a roof.
1.7.9
Do not touch the engine while it is running or
soon after it has stopped because the engine may be
hot enough to cause a burn.
1.7.10
Perform only those maintenance instructions
described in this manual. Before performing any
maintenance, service, or adjustment, stop the engine,
remove the ignition key, and disconnect the wire from
the spark plug. If major repairs are ever needed,
contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
1.7.11
Do not change the governor settings on the
engine.
1.7.12
When storing the snow thrower for more than
30 days, drain the fuel from the fuel tank to prevent a
potential hazard. Store fuel in an approved fuel
container. Remove the key from the ignition switch
before storing the snow thrower.
1.7.13
Purchase only genuine replacement parts and
accessories.
1.8 Safety and Instructional Decals
Important
:
Safety and instruction decals are located near areas of potential danger. Replace damaged decals.
1. Do not place your hand in the chute; stop the engine before leaving the operator’s position, use the tool clear the
chute.
