Safe Operation Practices for Snow Throwers
As Recommended By: American National Standards Institute.
IMPORTANt': Safety standards require operator
presence controls to mir_ze _dsk of injury.
Your snow thrower is equipped with such con-
trcls. Do not attempt to defeat the function of the
operator presence control under any circum-
stances.
Training
1. Read the opem_ng and service instruction
manual cerafdily. Be thoroughly familiar with
the controls end the proper use ofthe equip-
ment. Know how to stop the unit and disen-
gage the controls quickly.
2. Never allow children to operate the equip-
ment. Never allow adults to operate the
equipment without proper instruction.
3. Keep the area of operation clear of all per-
sons, particularly small children and pets.
4. Exercise eau_on to avoid slipping or falling
especially when operating in reveme,
Preparation
1. Thoroughlyinspectthe area wherethe equip-
mentisto be usedand removeall doormats,
sleds,boards,wires,endothorforeignob-
its.
2. Disengageall clutchesbeforestartingthe en-
gine(motor),
3. Do not operatetheequipmardwithoutwear-
ingadequatewinteroutergarments,Wear
footwearthat will improvefoo_ngonslippery
surfaces.
4. Handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable.
a. Usaan approvedfuelcontainer.
b. Never removefuel tank cap oreddfuel to
a runningengine (motor)or hot engine
(motor).
c. Fillfuel tankoutdoorswith extremecare.
Never fillfuel tankindoors.
d. Replace fuee cap securely end wipe u_
spilled fuel.
e. Never store fuel or snow thrower with fuel
in the tank inside ot abuilding where
fumes may reach an open flame or spark.
f, Check fuel supply before each use, allow-
ing space for expansion as the heat of the
engine (motor) and/or sun can cause fuel
to expand.
5. For all unitswith electric starUng motors use
electric starting extension cords certified
CSA/UL. Use only with a receptacle that has
been installed in accordance with local in-
spection authorities.
6. Adjust the snow thrower height to clear gravel
or crushed rock surface.
7,
B.
9.
Neverattemptto makeanyadjustments
_thae_ne (motor)is rur_._ (except
when specificallyrecommendedby manufac-
turer).
Leeengine(n_toz) andsnowthrower adjust
to outdnortemparatursabeforestartingto
clear snow.
Alwayswearsafetyglassesoreye shields
duringoperationorwhileperformingan ed-
juslmontor repair to protecteyesfromforeign
objectsthat may be "_nrownfromthe snew
thrower.
Opemtlon
I. Do notoperatethis machineifyouaretaking
drugeor o_r med'_..st_nwi't_h cancauae
drowsinessor affectyourabilityto operate
thismachine.
2. Donct uae this machine ifyeg are mentaity
or physicallyunableto operatethis machine
safely.
3. Donotputbendsor feetnearorunderrotat-
ingparts. Keepclearof the dischargeopen-
ingat all times.
4. Exerciseextremeca_on whenoperatingon
or crossinggravelddves,walksor roads.
Stayalertfor hiddenhazardsortraffic.
5. Aiters_ldnga foreignobject,stopthe engine
(motor),removethe wirefromthe sparkplug,
thoroughlyinspectsnowthrowerfor any
damage,and repairfiledamagebeforere-
starlingandoperatingthe snowthrower.
6. If the unitshouldstarttovibrateabnom'Blly.
stopthe engine(motor)andcheckimmedi-
atelyforthe cause.VibrationIsgenerallya
warningoftrouble.
7. Stopthe engine(motor)wheneveryouleave
the operatingpoaltion,beforeuncloggingthe
augar/impallarhousingordischargechute
andwhenmakingany repairs,edjuslments,
or inspections.
8. Wbe_ desKmg,repairing,orlus_g, make
certainthe augariimpallorandall moving
partshavestoppedandallcontrolsaredis-
engaged.Disconneofthe sparkplugwireand
keep thewire awayfromthe sparkplugto
preventaccidentalstarting.
9. Takeallpassibleprecautionswhen leaving
the snowthrower unattended.Disengagethe
auger/impeller,stopengine(motor),and re-
movekey.
10. Donot runthe engine(motor)indoors,except
whensta_ngthe engine(motor)andfor
transportingthe snowthrowerin oroutof the
building.Opentheoutsidedoors;exhaust
fumesare dangerous(containingCARBON
MONOXIDE,an ODORLESSandDEADLY
GAS).
11. DO not clear snow across the face of slopes.
Exerdsa extreme cau_on when chang
direction on slopes. Do not attempt to clear
steep slopes.
12. Never operate the snow thrower without
proper guards, plates or other safety protec-
tive devices in place.
13. Never ope_ta tbe snow thrower near enclos-
ures, automobiles, window wells, drop-olts,
the like without proper adjuslment of the
snow discharge angle. Keep children and
pets away.
14. DO not ovodoad the machine capacity by at-
tempting to deer snow e.ttoo taeea rata.
15. Never operate the machine at high transport
speeds on slippery surfaces. Look behind
end use care when bacl,_m_Jup.
16. Never direct discharge at bystanders or allow
anyone In front of the unit.
17. E/ksengagepower to the conector/=mpetier
when snow thrower is transported or not in
use.
18. Use onlyattachmentsand accessadesap-
provedbythemanufacturerofthe snow
thrower (suchastire chains,elestdcstartkits,
19. Neveroperatethesnowthrower withoutgood
visibilityor lighLAlwaysbe sureof yourfont-
ingend kespa tirmhok:len thehand_es.
Walk;neverrun.
20. DOnotover-reach.Keep properfootingand
balance eeaUtimes.
21. Exercisecau_onifoperatingon steepslop-
ingsurfaces.
22. Thissnowthrowerisforuseonsidewalks,
drivewaysandothergroundlevelsurfaces.
23. DOnotusethe snowthrower onsurfaces
abovegroundlevelsuchas roofsofresi-
dences,garages,porchesorothersuch
structuresor buildings.
Maintenance And Storage
1. Checkshearboltsand otherboltsatfrequent
intanralsfor propertighthsssto be surethe
equipmentisin safewoddngconcli_on.
2. Neverstorethe snowthrowerwithfuel inthe
tankinsideabuildingwhereJgnJtiorl sources
are presentsuchashotwaterandspace
heaters,clofbesdryers,andthelike.Allow
the engine(motor)to coolbeforestodng in
any enclosure.
3. Alwaysrefertooperator'sguideinstructions
forimportantdetailsifthesnowthrower isto
be storedfor an extendedpedod.
4. Maintainor replacesafetyandinstructionla-
beis,asnecessary.
5. Runthe snowthrowera fewminutesafter
throwing snowto preventfreeze-upofthe
auger/impeller.
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