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• Keep all loose clothing away from the front of the
snowthrower and auger. Scarves, mittens, dangling
drawstrings, loose clothes, and pants can quickly become
caught in the rotating device and amputation will occur. Tie
up long hair and remove jewelry.
• Run the machine a few minutes after discharging snow to
prevent freeze-up of the collector/impeller.
• Disengage power tothe collector/impeller when snowthrower
is transported or not in use.
Thrown Objects
WARNING
Objects can be picked up by the auger and thrown from
the chute. Never discharge snow toward bystanders or
allow anyone in front of the snowthrower. Failure to
observe these safety instructions could result in death
or serious injury.
• Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during operation,
and while performingan adjustment or repairto protect eyes
from foreign objects that may be thrown from the machine.
• Always be aware of the direction the snow is being thrown.
Nearby pedestrians, pets, or property may be harmed by
objects being thrown.
• Be aware of your environment while operating the
snowthrower. Running over items such as, gravel, doormats,
newspapers, toys, and rocks hidden under snow, can all be
thrown from the chute or jam in the auger.
• Use extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel
drives, walks, or roads.
• Adjust the collector housing height to clear gravel or crushed
rock surface.
• Never operate the snowthrower near glass enclosures,
automobiles, window wells, drop-offs, and the like without
proper adjustment of the discharge chute angle.
• Familiarize yourself with the area in which you plan to operate
the snowthrower. Mark off boundaries of walkways and
driveways.
Children
WARNING
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 activity. Never assume that
children will remain where you last saw them.
• Keep children out of the area during operation. Children are
often attracted to the equipment. Be mindful of all persons
present.
• Be alert and turn the unit off if children enter the area.
• Never allow children to operate the unit.
• Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs,
trees, or other objects that may obscure vision. Children may
be present.
Engine Safety
WARNING
Safe operation of the snowthrower requires the proper
care and maintenance of the engine. Failure to observe
the safety instructions in this manual could result in death
or serious injury.
• Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral before starting
the engine.
• Let the engine adjust to outdoor temperature before starting
to clear snow.
• Use extension cords and receptacles as specified by the
manufacturer for all units with electric drive motors or electric
starting motors.
• Use a grounded three-wire plug-in for all snowthrowers
equipped with electric drive motors orelectric starting motors.
WARNING
Kickback hazard
Rapid retraction of the starter cord (kickback) will pull
your hand and arm toward the engine faster than you can
let go. Broken bones, fractures, bruises, or sprains could
result.
When starting engine, pull the starter cord slowly until
resistance is felt and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback.
Carbon Monoxide
WARNING
Engines give off carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless,
poison gas.
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause nausea, fainting,
or death.
• Start and run the engine outdoors.
• Do not run the engine in an enclosed area, even if doors and
windows are open.
Ignition Source
WARNING
Starting the engine creates sparking.
Sparking can ignite nearby flammable gasses.
Explosion and fire could result.
• If there is natural gas or LP gas leakage in the area, do not
start the engine.
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