PREPERATION AND OPERATION
SAFETY RULES
PREPARATION
Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used.
Remove all doormats, newspapers, sleds, boards, wires, branches and
other foreign objects, which could be hazardous and damage the auger
system.
• Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during operation and while
performing an adjustment or repair to protect your eyes, as thrown
objects can ricochet and cause serious injury to the eyes.
• Do not operate without wearing adequate, winter outer garments. Do
not wear jewelry, long scarves or other loose clothing, which could
become entangled in moving parts, and wear footwear that will
improve footing on slippery surfaces.
• Use a grounded “three-wire” extension cord and receptacle for all
machines with electric start engines.
• Adjust skid shoe and/or housing height to clear gravel or crushed rock
surfaces.
• Disengage all control levers before starting the engine.
• Never attempt to make any adjustments while engine is running,
except where specifically recommended in the instruction manual.
• Let engine and machine adjust to outdoor temperature before starting
to clear snow.
NEVER LEAVE YOUR RUNNING SNOW BLOWER
UNATTENDED.
Stop the engine!
• Do not leave your snow blower unit until it has come to a complete
stop.
OPERATION
• Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts, in the auger impeller
housing or chute assembly. Contact with the rotating parts can
amputate hands and feet.
• The auger (impeller) control lever is a safety device. Never bypass its
operation. Doing so makes the machine unsafe and may cause
personal injury.
• The control levers must operate easily in both directions and
automatically return to the disengaged (vertical) position when
released.
• Never operate with a missing or damaged chute assembly. Keep all
safety devices in place and working.
• Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Engine
exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas.
• Do not operate machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Muffler and engine become hot and can cause burning. Do not touch.
Keep children away.
• Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel
surfaces. Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic.
• Exercise caution when changing direction and while operating on
slopes.
• Plan your snow-blowing pattern to avoid snow discharge towards
windows, walls, cars etc., thus avoiding possible property damage or
personal injury caused by a ricocheting debris.
• Never direct discharge at children, bystanders and pets or allow
anyone in front of the machine.
• Do not overload machine capacity by attempting to clear snow at too
fast of a rate. Slow and steady operation is best to avoid clogs of
snow being impelled too rapidly.
• Wait until the auger /impeller comes to a complete stop before
unclogging the chute assembly, making any adjustments or
inspections.
• Never put your hand in the discharge or collector openings. Always
use the clean-out tool provided to unclog the discharge opening. Do
not unclog chute assembly while engine is running. Shut off engine
and remain behind handles until all moving parts have stopped before
unclogging.
• Use only accessories recommended by King Canada.
MAINTENANCE
• Snow blower auger belts, shave plates, shear pins and skid shoes are
subject to wear and damage, therefore it is expected that the owner
assume personal responsibility for the maintenance (removal &
installation) of these items.
