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• Never direct the discharge chute towards a public road or traffic.
• If the snow thrower hits a foreign object, stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug cable and carefully
inspect the machine for damage. Repair the damage before using the
machine again.
• If the machine starts vibrating abnormally, stop the engine and look for the cause. Vibration is normally
a sign of something wrong.
• Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug cable:
a. If the machine steers away from the driving position.
b. If the auger housing or discharge chute is blocked and must be cleaned.
c. Before beginning repairs or adjustments.
• Always make sure the rotating parts have stopped and all the controls are disengaged before cleaning,
repairing or inspection.
• Before leaving the machine unattended, disengage all the controls, put it into neutral gear, stop the
engine and set the stop switch in position “OFF”.
• Never run the engine indoors except when taking it in and out of its place of storage. In this case ensure
the door to the storage place is open. Exhaust fumes are toxic.
• Never drive across a slope. Move from the top down, and from the bottom to the top. Be careful when
changing direction on a slope. Avoid steep slopes.
• Never operate the machine with insufficient protection or without the safety devices in place.
• Existing safety devices must not be disconnected or disengaged.
• Do not alter the engine’s regulator setting and do not race the engine. The possibility of personal injury
increases when the engine is run at high revs.
• Never use the snow thrower near enclosures, cars, windowpanes, slopes etc. without properly setting the
discharge chute deflector.
• Always keep children away from areas to be cleared. Get another adult to keep the children under
supervision.
• Do not overload the machine by driving it too fast.
• Take care when reversing. Look behind you before and during reversing to check for any obstacles.
• Never point the discharge chute towards bystanders. Do not allow anyone to stand in front of the
machine.
• Disengage the auger when the snow thrower is to be transported or is not in use Do not drive too fast on
slippery surfaces when transporting.
• Only use accessories that are approved by the machine’s manufacturer.
• Never drive the snow thrower in bad visibility or without satisfactory lighting.
• Always ensure you have a good balance and a tight grip on the handle.
• Never use the snow thrower on a roof.
• Do not touch engine components because they are warm during use. Risk of burn injuries.
2.4 MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
• Tighten all nuts and screws so that the machine is in safe working condition. Check the shear bolts
regularly.
• Always use genuine spare parts. Non-genuine spare parts can entail a risk of injury, even if they fit the
machine.
• Never store the machine with petrol in the tank in buildings where the fumes can come into contact with
open flames or sparks.
• Allow the engine to cool before putting the machine instore.
