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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
FOLLOW THESE RULES WHILE OPERATING THE SNOW THROWER
• Walk. Do not run.
• Verify that the Snow Thrower is not in contact with anything before turning it on.
• Stay away from the discharge opening at all times. Keep face, hands, and feet away from concealed, moving, or
rotating parts.
• Be attentive when using the Snow Thrower, and stay alert for holes in the terrain and other hidden hazards or
traffic.
• Do not use the Snow Thrower on a gravel or crushed rock surface. Use extreme caution when crossing
gravel/crushed rock drives, walks, or roads.
• Move up and down slopes when clearing snow. Do not go across a slope. Use caution when changing direction.
Do not use this Snow Thrower to clear snow from steep slopes.
• Do not attempt to use the Snow Thrower on a roof or on any steeply inclined slippery surface.
• Do not operate the Snow Thrower if the guards, plates, and other safety protective devices are not in place.
• Do not operate the Snow Thrower near glass enclosures, automobiles, trucks, window wells, drop-offs, etc.
without properly adjusting the angle of the snow discharge. Keep children and pets away from the work area.
• Do not force or overload the Snow Thrower. The Snow Thrower will perform better and safer when it is used at
the rate that it was designed to work at.
• Do not operate the Snow Thrower at high speeds on slippery surfaces. Look behind, and exercise caution when
backing up.
• Do not direct the discharge toward people, and do not allow anyone to move in front of the Snow Thrower while it
is in use.
• Wear safety glasses or goggles that meet ANSI Z87.1 standards, and wear ear/hearing protection when using
this Snow Thrower.
• Use the Snow Thrower in daylight or in good artificial light.
• Avoid accidental start-ups. Remain in the starting position when turning the Snow Thrower on. The operator and
the Snow Thrower must be in a stable position during start-up. See the section entitled Starting/Stopping Instruc-
tions.
• Use the proper tool. Only use this Snow Thrower for the purpose that it was designed for.
• Do not overreach. Always keep proper footing and balance.
• Hold the Snow Thrower with both hands while it is in use. Keep a firm grip on the handles or the grips.
• Keep hands, face, and feet away from all moving parts. Do not touch or try to stop the impeller while it is rotating.
• If the impeller does not rotate freely due to frozen ice, thaw the Snow Thrower thoroughly before attempting to
use it.
• Keep the impeller clear of debris.
• Do not attempt to clear the impeller while the motor running or while the Snow Thrower is plugged it. Turn the
motor off and unplug the Snow Thrower from the extension cord or the outlet.
• Keep clothing and body parts away from the rotor.
• Do not operate the motor at a faster speed than necessary. Do not run the motor at high speed while not clearing
snow.
• Stop the motor when snow clearing is delayed or when moving from one location to another.
• Unplug the Snow Thrower when it is being transported and when it is not in use.
• After striking a foreign object, turn the Snow Thrower off and unplug it, and then inspect it for damage. Repair
any damage before restarting and using the Snow Thrower.
• If the Snow Thrower starts to vibrate abnormally, stop the Snow Thrower immediately and attempt to determine
the cause. Vibration is generally an indication of danger.
• Stop the motor and unplug the Snow Thrower whenever the operator is not in the operating position, before
unclogging the impeller, and before making any repairs, adjustments, or inspections.
• Do not discharge snow onto public roads or near moving traffic.
• Allow the Snow Thrower to run for a few minutes after clearing snow in order to prevent moving parts from
freezing.
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