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Training
1.
Read, understand and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before operating this
unit. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment. Know how to stop the
unit and disengage the controls quickly.
2.
Never allow children to operate the equipment. Never allow adults to operate the equipment without
proper instruction.
3.
Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly small children.
4.
Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling, especially when operating the snow blower in reverse.
Preparation
1.
Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all doormats, sleds, boards,
wires, and other foreign objects.
2.
Do not operate the equipment without wearing adequate winter garments. Avoid loose fitting clothing that
can get caught in moving parts. Wear footwear that will improve footing on slippery surfaces.
3.
Adjust the collector housing height to clear gravel or crushed rock surface.
4.
Never attempt to make any adjustments while the motor is running (except when specifically recommended
by manufacturer).
5.
Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during operation or while performing an adjustment or repair to
protect eyes from foreign objects that may be thrown from the machine.
Operation
1.Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times.
2.Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for
hidden hazards or traffic.
3.
After striking a foreign object, stop the motor, remove the battery pack from the machine, thoroughly
inspect the snow blower for any damage, and repair the damage before restarting and operating the snow
blower.
4.
If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the motor and check immediately for the cause. Vibration
is generally a warning of trouble.
5.
Stop the motor whenever you leave the operating position, before unclogging the collector/impeller housing
or discharge guide, and when making any repairs, adjustments or inspections.
6.
When cleaning, repairing or inspecting the snow blower, stop the motor and make certain the collector/
impeller and all moving parts have stopped. Remove the battery pack from the machine to prevent
accidentally starting the motor.
7.
Do not clear snow across the face of slopes. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
Do not attempt to clear steep slopes.
8.
Never operate the snow blower without proper guards, and other safety protective devices in place.
9.Never direct the discharge toward people or areas where property damage can occur. Keep children and
others away.
10.
Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting to clear snow at too fast a rate.
11.
Never operate the machine at high transport speeds on slippery surfaces. Look behind and use care
when operating in reverse.
12.
Never direct discharge at bystanders or allow anyone in front of the unit.
13.
Disengage power to the collector/impeller when snow Blower is transported or not in use.
14.
Use only attachments and accessories approved by the manufacturer of the snow Blower (such as
wheel weights, counterweights, or cabs).
15.
Never operate the snow blower without good visibility or light. Always be sure of your footing, and keep
a firm hold on the handles. Walk; never run.
