PERSONAL
SAFETY
Do
not
permitchildren
to
operatethis machine
at
anytime.
Keep children, pets, and
other
people
not
using
the
unit
away
from
the
work
area.
Be
alert
and shut
off
unit
if
anyone enters
work
area.
Keep
children underthewatchful care
of
aresponsible
adult.
Do
not
operate the machine while under the influence
of
drugs,
alcohol,
or
any medication
that
could affect your ability
to
use
it
properly.
Dress properly.Wear heavy long pants, boots,
and
gloves. Do not
wear loose clothing, short pants,
or
jewelry
of
any kind. Secure
long hair
so
it
is above shoulder level. Keep
your
hair, clothing,
and gloves away
from
moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry,
or
long hair
can
be
caught in moving parts.
Protect eyes, face, and head
from
objects
that
may
be
thrown
from the unit. Always wear safetygoggles
or
safety glasses
with
side shieldswhen operating.
Wearappropriate hearing protection.
Always keep hands and feet away
from
all moving parts during
operation. Movingparts
can
cut
or
crush body parts.
Always keep hands
and
feetawayfrom all pinch points.
Do nottouch parts that might
be
hotfrom operation. Allow parts
to
cool
beforeattempting
to
maintain,adjust,
or
service.
Stay alert, watch
what
you are doing, and use common sense
when operatingthe machine.
Do
not
overreach. Do
not
operate the machine while barefoot
or
when wearing sandals
or
similar lightweight footwear.
Wear
protective
footwear
that
will
protect
your
feet
and
improve
your
footing
on
slippery
surfaces. Keep
proper
footing
and
balance at all times. This enables bettercontrol
of
the machine in
unexpected situations.
INSPECT
YOUR
MACHINE
Check your machine before starting it. Keep guards in place
and
in
working
order. Make sure all nuts, bolts, etc., are securely
tightened.
Never operate
the
machine when
it
is
in need
of
repair
or
is
in
poor mechanical condition. Replace damaged, missing,
or
failed
parts before using it. Check
for
fuel leaks. Keep the machine in
safe workingcondition.
Do
not
use
the machine
if
the engine's switch does not
turn
it
on
or
off. Any gasoline powered machine
that
can't
be
controlled
with
theengine switch
is
dangerous
and
must
be
replaced.
5 ISafety
Regularly check
to
see
that
keys and adjusting wrenches are
removed
from
the machine area before starting it. A wrench
or
a key
that
is
left
attached
to
a rotating part
of
the machine may
result in personal injury.
Avoid accidental starting.
Be
sure the engine's switch
is
off
before
transporting
the
machine
or
performing
any maintenance
or
service on the unit. Transporting
or
performing maintenance
or
serviceon amachine
with
itsswitch on invites accidents.
If
the
machine should
start
to
vibrate
abnormally,
stop
the
engine (motor)
and
check immediately
for
the
cause.
Vibration
is
generallyawarningsign
of
trouble.
ENGINE
SAFETY
This machine is equipped
with
an
internal combustion engine.
Do
not
use
on
or
near any unimproved, forest covered,
or
brush
covered land unless the exhaust system
is
equipped
with
a spark
arrester meetingapplicable local, state,
or
federal laws.
In
the
state
of
California, a spark
arrester
is required by law.
Other
states have similar laws. A spark arrester,
if
used, must
be
maintained in effectiveworkingorder bythe operator.
Never
start
or
run the engine inside a closed area. The exhaust
fumes are dangerous, containing carbon monoxide,
an
odorless
and
deadly
gas.
Operate
this
unit
only
in a
well-ventilated
outdoorarea.
Do nottamper
with
the engine
to
run
it
at
excessive speeds. The
maximum engine speed is preset by
the
manufacturer
and is
within safety limits.
See
engine manual.
Keep a Class B
fire
extinguisher on hand when operating
this
snow blowerin
dry
areas
as
aprecautionarymeasure.
FUEL
SAFETY
Fuel
is
highly flammable, and its vapors can explode
if
ignited.
Take precautions when using
to
reduce
the
chance
of
serious
personal injury.
When refilling
or
draining
the
fuel tank, use
an
approved fuel
storage container while in a clean, well-ventilated outdoor area.
Do
not
smoke,
or
allow sparks, open flames,
or
other
sources
of
ignition near
the
area
while
adding fuel
or
operating
the
unit.
Neverfill thefuel tankindoors.
Keep grounded conductive objects, such
as
tools, away
from
exposed, live electrical parts
and
connections
to
avoid sparking
or
arcing. These eventscould ignitefumes
or
vapors.
Always stop the engine
and
allow
it
to
cool before filling the fuel
tank. Never remove the cap
of
the fuel tank
or
add
fuel while the
engine
is
running
or
when the engine
is
hot. Do
not
operate the
machine
with
known leaks inthefuel system.
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