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Publication: MCD-WB 111511
M-B Companies, Inc. Copyright 2011
SAFETY
CHILDREN
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of
children. Children are often attracted to the unit and the operating ac-
tivity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them.
• Keep children out of the area and under the watchful care of another
responsible adult.
• Be alert and turn unit off if children enter the area.
• Before and during reverse operation, look behind and down for small
children.
• Never allow children to operate the unit.
• Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or
other objects that may obscure vision.
EMISSIONS
• Engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known, in
certain quantities, to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproduc-
tive harm.
• Look for the relevant Emissions Durability Period and Air Index infor-
mation on the engine emissions label.
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
• Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuels. They are am-
mable and vapors are explosive.
a. Use only an approved container.
b. Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running.
Allow engine to cool before refueling.
c. Do not smoke.
d. Never refuel the unit indoors.
• If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine but move the ma-
chine away from the area of spillage and avoid creating any source
of ignition until fuel vapors have dissipated.
• Replace all fuel tank caps and fuel container caps securely.
• Never ll containers inside a vehicle or on a truck bed with a plastic
bed liner. Always place containers on the ground away from your
vehicle before lling.
• 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 nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container
opening at all times until fueling is complete.
• Do not use a nozzle lock-open device.
• If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing immediately.
• Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels as necessary.
• Never run a unit in an enclosed area.
• Keep nuts and bolts tight and keep equipment in good condition.
• Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation
regularly and make necessary repairs if they are not functioning
properly.
• Keep unit free of debris build-up. Clean up oil or fuel spillage.
• Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object. Repair, if
necessary, before restarting.
• Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running unless
specied otherwise in the engine manufacturer’s manual.
• Components are subject to wear, damage, and deterioration.
• Frequently check components and replace with manufacturer’s
recommended parts, when necessary.
• Check control operation frequently. Adjust and service as required.
• Use only factory authorized replacement parts when making repairs.
• Always comply with factory specications on all settings and adjust-
ments.
• Only authorized service locations should be utilized for major service
and repair requirements.
• Never attempt to make major repairs on this unit unless you have
been properly trained. Improper service procedures can result in
hazardous operation, equipment damage and voiding of manufac-
turer’s warranty.
• Do not change engine governor settings or overspeed the engine.
Operating the engine at excessive speed can increase the hazard of
personal injury.
• Disengage broom and traction, stop the engine, and disconnect
the spark plug wire(s) before: performing service work or if the unit
vibrates abnormally.
• After striking an object, inspect the machine for damage and make
repairs before restarting and operating the equipment.
ANSI B71.3-1995 WARNINGS
Training
1. Read the operating and service instruction manual carefully.
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.
3. Never allow adults to operate the equipment without proper
instruction.
4. Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly small
children and pets.
5. Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling especially when
operating 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. Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral before starting
engine (motor).
3. Do not operate the equipment without wearing adequate outer
garments. Wear footwear that will improve footing on slippery
surfaces.
4. Handle fuel with care; it is highly ammable.
a. Use an approved fuel container.
b. Never add fuel to a running engine or hot engine.
c. Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. Never ll fuel tank
indoors.
d. Replace fuel cap securely and wipe up spilled fuel.
5. Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine (mo-
tor) is running (except when specically recommended by the
manufacturer).
6. Let engine (motor) and machine adjust to outdoor temperatures
before starting to clear snow.
7. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during operation or
while performing an adjustment or repair to protect eye 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 trafc.
