Use and Care Guide

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Handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable.
• Use an approved fuel container.
• Never add fuel to a running engine or hot
engine.
• Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care.
Never fill fuel tank indoors.
• Never fill containers inside a vehicle or
on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic
liner. Always place containers on the
ground, away from your vehicle, before
filling.
• When practical, remove gas-powered
equipment from the truck or trailer and
refuel it on the ground. If this is not
possible, then refuel such equipment on
a trailer with a portable container, rather
than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle.
• Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of
the fuel tank or container opening at all
times, until refueling is complete. Do not
use a nozzle lock-open device.
• Replace gasoline cap securely and wipe
up spilled fuel.
• If fuel is spilled on clothing, change
clothing immediately.
Never attempt to make any adjustments
while the engine (motor) is running (except
when specifically recommended by
manufacturer).
Always allow unit and engine to adjust to
outdoor temperature before clearing snow.
Operation
Never leave a running unit unattended.
Always shut off engine before leaving unit.
Do not put hands or feet near or under
rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge
opening at all times.
Moving and/or rotating parts can cut off body
parts such as fingers or a hand. Always
keep hands, feet and clothing away from all
rotating parts during operation.
Always keep hands away from all pinch
points.
Do not touch unit parts which might be hot
from operation. Allow parts to cool before
attempting to maintain, adjust or service.
Check for weak spots on docks, ramps or
floors. Avoid uneven work areas and rough
terrain. Stay alert for hidden hazards.
Exercise extreme caution when operating on
or crossing gravel drives, walks or roads.
Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic.
After striking a foreign object, stop the
engine (motor), remove the wire from the
spark plug, thoroughly inspect the snow
thrower for any damage, and repair the
damage before restarting and operating the
snow thrower.
If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally,
stop the engine (motor) and check
immediately for the cause.
Stop the engine (motor) whenever you leave
the operating position, before unclogging the
auger/impeller housing or discharge chute,
and when making any repairs, adjustments
or inspections.
When cleaning, repairing or inspecting the
snow thrower, make certain the
auger/impeller and all moving parts have
stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire and
keep the wire away from the plug to prevent
someone from accidentally starting the
machine.
Do not run the engine (motor) indoors. Open
the outside doors; exhaust fumes are
dangerous.
Never operate the snow thrower without
proper guards and other safety protective
devices in place.
Thrown objects can cause injury. Never
direct the discharge toward people or areas
where property damage can occur from
thrown objects. Keep children and others
away.
Do not overload the machine capacity by
attempting to clear snow at too fast a rate.
Slow down and turn corners slowly.
Never operate the machine at high transport
speeds on slippery surfaces. Look behind
and use care when backing.
Do not operate in reverse unless absolutely
necessary. Always back up slowly and look
down and behind before and while backing.
Do not carry passengers.
Disengage attachment drive when traveling
from one work area to another.
Disengage power to the auger/impeller
when snow thrower is transported or not in
use.
Use only attachments and accessories
approved by the manufacturer of the snow
thrower (such as wheel weights,
counterweights or cabs).