SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: Some dust created by
power sanding, sawing, grinding,
drilling and other construction activities
contains chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
Some examples of these chemicals are:
1) Lead from lead-based paints.
2) Crystalline silica from bricks and cement
and other masonry products.
3) Arsenic and chromium from chemically-
treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies,
depending on how often you do this type
of work.To reduce your exposure to these
chemicals:
• Work in a well-ventilated area.
• Work with approved safety equipment,
such as those dust masks that are specially
designed to filter out microscopic particles.
WARNING: Read all instructions
before using this appliance.
IMPORTANT
WARNING: When using electric
appliances, basic safety precautions
should always be followed to reduce the risk
of fire, electric shock, and personal injury,
including the following:
Notice the personal safety alert symbol
used in this manual to draw your
attention to a WARNING given along
with the particular operating instruction.
This means that the operation requires
special ATTENTION, CAUTION, and
AWARENESS.
1. Work area
a. Keep work area clean and well lit.
Cluttered, dark areas invite accidents.
b. Do not operate snow thrower in an
explosive atmosphere, such as in the
presence of flammable liquids, gases, or
dust. Electrical appliances create sparks
that may ignite the dust or fumes.
c. Keep children, pets, and bystanders
away from work area. Be aware that the
normal noise of the machine when turned
on may make it difficult for you to hear
approaching people.
2. Electrical safety
a. Electrical plugs must match the
outlet. Never modify the plug in any
way. Do not use any adapter plugs with
grounded appliances. Unmodified plugs
and matching outlets will reduce risk of
electric shock.
b. Avoid body contact with earthed
or grounded surfaces such as pipes,
radiators, ranges, and refrigerators.There
is an increased risk of electric shock if your
body is earthed or grounded.
c. Do not abuse the cord. Keep cord away
from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving
parts. Damaged or entangled cords
increase the risk of electric shock. Never
carry the snow thrower by its cord or yank
the cord to disconnect it from the electrical
outlet.
d. Replace or properly repair damaged
cords. If cord is damaged in any manner
while plugged in, pull the extension cord
from the wall receptacle.
e. Contact with water while operating
the snow thrower can result in
electric shock and serious bodily
injury. Do not use the snow thrower in
damp or wet locations or expose to rain.
Do not handle the plug or the appliance
with wet hands or while standing in water.
f. Extension Cord - WARNING - Only
use a UL rated extension cord for
OUTDOOR, all-weather use (usually
orange color). To prevent the extension
cord from disconnecting during operation,
tie it around the top right side of the
middle frame before connecting it to the
snow thrower as shown in Figure 18. See
WARNING box on page 10 for more cord
information.
g. Turn off the power switch and
disconnect the power cable before
inspecting, servicing, repairing, or
cleaning the snow thrower. Any such
operation should be performed after
revolving parts inside the snow thrower
stop completely.
h. Do not move or transport the snow
