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Safe Operation Procedures
DANGER: This machine was built to be operated
according to the rules for safe operation in this
manual. As with any type of power equipment,
carelessness or error on part of the operator can
result in serious injury or death.
DANGER: This machine is capable of throwing
objects and of amputating hands and feet. Failure
to observe the following safety instructions could
result in serious injury or death.
WARNING:
Engine
exhaust,
some
of
its
constituents, and certain vehicle components
contain or emit chemicals known to State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
WARNING:
This symbol points out important
safety instructions which, if not followed, could
endanger the personal safety and/or property of
yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions
in this manual before attempting to operate this
machine. Failure to comply with these instructions
may result in personal injury. When you see this
symbol,
HEED ITS WARNING!
WARNING:
Restrict the use of this machine to
persons who read, understand and follow the
warnings and instructions in this manual and on the
machine.
Do Not Modify the Engine
To avoid serious injury or death, do not modify the
engine in any way. Never tamper with the factory
setting of an engine governor. Tampering with the
governor setting can lead to a runaway engine and
cause it to operate at unsafe speeds.
Training
•
Read, understand, and follow all instructions on
the machine and in the manual(s) before
attempting to assemble and operate this unit.
Keep this manual in a safe place for future
reference and for ordering replacement parts.
•
Be familiar with all controls and their proper
operation. Know how to stop the machine and
disengage them quickly.
•
Never allow children under 14 years old to
operate this machine. Children 14 years old and
over should read and understand the operation
instructions and safety rules in this manual and
should be trained and supervised by an adult.
•
Never allow adults to operate this machine
without proper instruction.
•
Thrown objects can cause serious personal
injury. Plan your snow-throwing pattern to avoid
discharge of material toward roads, bystanders
and the like.
•
Keep bystanders, pets and children at least 75
feet from the machine while it is in use. Stop the
machine if anyone enters the area.
•
Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling,
especially when operating in reverse.
