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Always check overhead and side clearances
carefully before operation. Always be aware of
traffic when operating along streets or curbs.
Thoroughly inspect the area to be worked.
Keep the working area clean and free of toys,
doormats, newspapers, sleds, boards, wires
and other foreign objects, which could be
tripped over or thrown by the auger/impeller.
Check for weak spots on docks, ramps or
floors.
Plan your snow-throwing pattern to avoid
discharge toward people or areas where
property damage can occur.
Do not operate near drop-offs, ditches, or
embankments. Machine can suddenly turn
over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or
ditch, or if an edge caves in.
Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least
23m (75 feet) away. If you are approached,
stop the unit immediately.
Use a grounded three-wire extension cord and
receptacle for all machines with electric start
engines.
Check clutch and brake operation frequently.
Adjust and service as required. All motion of
drive wheels and auger/impeller must stop
quickly when control levers are released.
Let engine and machine adjust to outdoor
temperature before starting to clear snow.
Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic.
Do not overload machine capacity by
attempting to clear snow at too fast of a rate.
Do not throw snow any higher than necessary.
Adjust auger housing height to clear gravel
or crushed rock surfaces. Exercise extreme
caution when operating.
Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling,
especially when operating in reverse. Never
operate machine at high transport speeds
on slippery surfaces. Always look down and
behind before and while backing.
Do not operate on steep slopes. Do not
clear snow across the face of slopes. Keep
all movement on slopes slow and gradual.
Do not make sudden changes in speed or
direction. Use a slow speed to avoid stops or
shifts on slopes. Avoid starting or stopping
on a slope. Do not park machine on a slope
unless absolutely necessary. When parking on
a slope, always block the wheels.
Disengage power to the auger/impeller when
transporting or not in use.
Disengage all control levers and stop engine
before you leave the operating position
(behind the handles). Wait until the auger/
impeller comes to a complete stop before
unclogging the chute assembly, making any
adjustments, or inspections.
Hand contact with the rotating impeller inside
the discharge chute is the most common
cause of injury associated with snow throwers.
Do not unclog chute assembly while engine
is running. Shut off engine and remain behind
handles until all moving parts have stopped
before unclogging. Never put your hand in
the discharge or collector openings. Always
use the clean-out tool provided to unclog the
discharge opening.
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