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Do not operate machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
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Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a bum. Do not touch. Keep children away.
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Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel surfaces. Stay alert for hidden hazards
or traffic.
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Exercise caution when changing direction and while operating on slopes.
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Plan your snow-throwing pattern to avoid discharge towards windows, walls, cars etc. Thus, avoiding
possible property damage or personal injury caused by a ricochet.
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Never direct discharge at children, bystanders and pets or allow anyone in front of the machine.
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Do not overload machine capacity by attempting to clear snow at too fast of a rate.
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Never operate this machine without good visibility or light. Always be sure of your footing and keep
a firm hold on the handles. Walk, never run.
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Disengage power to the auger impeller when transporting or not in use.
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Never operate machine at high transport speeds on slippery surfaces. Look down and behind and use
care when backing up.
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If the machine should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire and
ground it against the engine. Inspect thoroughly for damage. Repair any damage before starting and
operating.
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Disengage all control levers and stop engine before you leave theoperating.
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Wait until the auger /impeller comes to a complete stop before unclogging the chute assembly,
making any adjustments, or inspections.
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Never put your hand in the discharge or collector openings. Always use the clean-out tool provided to
unclog the discharge opening. Do not unclog chute assembly while engine is running. Shut off engine
and remain behind handles until all moving parts have stopped before unclogging.
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Use only attachments and accessories approved by the manufacturer.
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When staring engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is felt, then pull rapidly, Rapid retraction of
starter cord (kickback) will pull hand and arm toward engine faster then you can let go. Broken bones,
fractures, bruises or sprains could result.
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If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good judgment contact
customer support for assistance.
MAINTENANCE & STORAGE
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Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly. Refer to the maintenance
and adjustment sections of manual.
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Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting machine disengage all control levers and stop the engine.
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Wait until the auger impeller comes to a complete stop. Disconnect the spark plug wire to prevent
unintended starting.
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Check bolts and screws for proper tightness at frequent intervals to keep the machine in safe working
condition. Also, visually inspect machine for any damage.
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Do not change the engine governor setting or overspeed the engine. The governor controls the
maximum safe operating speed of the engine.
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Snow thrower shave plates and skid shoes are subject to wear and damage. For your safety protection,
frequently check all components and replace with original equipment manufacturers (OEM) parts
only. Use of parts which do not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to improper
performance and compromise safety.
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Check control levels periodically to verify they engage and disengage properly and adjust, if
necessary. Refer to the adjustment section in this operator's manual for instructions.
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Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary.
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Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for gas, oil, etc. to protect the environment.
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Prior to storing, run machine a few minutes to clear snow from machine and prevent freeze up of
auger impeller.
