Full Product Manual
ENGINE
SAFETY
This machine is equipped
with
an
internal combustion engine.
Do not
use
on
or
near any unimproved, forest covered,
or
brush
covered land unless the exhaust system
is
equipped
with
a spark
arrester meeting applicable local, state,
or
federal laws.
In
the
state
of
California, a spark
arrester
is
required by law.
Other
states have similar laws. A spark arrester,
if
used,
must
be
maintained in effective working order by the operator.
Never
start
or
run the engine inside a closed area. The exhaust
fumes are dangerous, containing carbon monoxide,
an
odorless
and
deadly
gas.
Operate
this
unit
only
in a
well-ventilated
outdoor area.
Do
not
tamper
with
the engine
to
run
it
at
excessive
speeds.
The
maximum engine speed is preset by
the
manufacturer
and is
within safety limits.
See
engine manual.
Keep a Class B
fire
extinguisher on hand when operating
this
snow blower in
dry
areas
as
a precautionary measure.
FUEL
SAFETY
Fuel
is
highly flammable, and its vapors can explode
if
ignited.
Take precautions when using
to
reduce
the
chance
of
serious
personal injury.
When refilling
or
draining
the
fuel tank, use
an
approved fuel
storage container while in a clean, well-ventilated outdoor area.
Do
not
smoke,
or
allow sparks, open flames,
or
other
sources
of
ignition near
the
area
while
adding fuel
or
operating
the
unit.
Never fill the fuel tank indoors.
Keep grounded conductive objects, such
as
tools, away
from
exposed, live electrical parts
and
connections
to
avoid sparking
or
arcing. These events could ignite fumes
or
vapors.
Always stop the engine
and
allow
it
to
cool before filling the fuel
tank. Never remove the cap
of
the fuel tank
or
add
fuel while the
engine
is
running
or
when the engine
is
hot. Do
not
operate the
machine
with
known leaks in the fuel system.
Loosen
the fuel tank
cap
slowly
to
relieve any pressure in the tank.
Never overfill
the
fuel tank. Fill the
tank
to
no more than
1/2"
below the bottom
of
the filler neck
to
provide
space
for
expansion
as
the heat
of
the engine
can
cause
fuel
to
expand.
Replace
all
fuel tank
and
container
caps
securely
and
wipe up spilled
fuel. Never operate the unit without the fuel
cap
securely in
place.
Avoid creating a source
of
ignition
for
spilled fuel.
If
fuel
is
spilled,
do
not
attempt
to
start
the engine
but
move the machine away
from the area
of
spillage
and
avoid creating any source
of
ignition
until fuel vapors have dissipated.
When fuel
is
spilled on yourself
or
your clothes, wash
your
skin
and
change clothes immediately.
Store fuel in containers specifically designed and approved
for
this purpose.
Store fuel in a cool, well-ventilated area, safely away from sparks,
open flames,
or
other
sources
of
ignition.
Never
store
fuel
or
a machine
with
fuel in
the
tank
inside a
building where fumes may reach a spark, open flame,
or
any
other
source
of
ignition, such
as
a
water
heater, furnace,
or
clothes
dryer. Allow the engine
to
cool before storing in any enclosure.
SPECIFIC
SAFETY
RULES
Do not operate
without
wearing adequate
winter
outer garments.
Do
not
use
the machine on a roof.
Do
not
run the engine indoors, except when starting the engine
and
for
transporting the snow
thrower
in
or
out
of
the building.
Open the outside doors; exhaust fumes are dangerous.
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 75
feet
(23m)
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.
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