Use and Care Manual

Do not operate without wearing adequate winter outer garments.
Do not use the machine on a roof.
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and for transporting the snow thrower in or out of the building.
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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
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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.
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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.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
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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
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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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