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Serviceforrepairorreplacementof
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SNOW THROWER SAFETY
_WARNING: Keep hands and
feet away from the rotor when starting
or running the engine. Never attempt
to clear the rotor with the engine/motor
running. Stop engine and disconnect
spark plug before unclogging snow or
debris from discharge chute or when
adjusting vanes.
all.WARNING: Never lean over dis-
charge chute. Rocks or debris could
be thrown into the eyes and face and
cause serious injury or blindness.
_.WARNING: Inspect the area
where the unit is to be used. Remove
objects that could be thrown or dam-
age the unit. Some objects may be
hidden by fallen snow -- be alert for
the possibility.
• Direct material discharge away from
glass enclosures, automobiles, etc.
• Do not run engine at high speed
while not removing snow.
• Be attentive when using the snow-
thrower, and stay alert for holes in
the terrain and other hidden haz-
ards.
• Make sure the rotor will spin freely
before attaching the snowthrower to
the powerhead.
• If the rotor will not rotate freely due
to frozen ice, thaw the unit thorough-
ly before attempting to operate
under power.
• Keep the rotor clear of debris.
• Do not throw snow near other
people= The snow thrower could
propel small objects at high speed
causing injury.
• After striking a foreign object, stop
the engine, disconnect spark plug
and inspect the snowthrower for
damage and repair if necessary be-
fore restarting unit.
• Never operate the snowthrower near
glass enclosures, automobiles and
trucks.
• Never attempt to use the snow-
thrower on a roof.
• Never operate the snowthrower near
window wells, dropoffs, etc.
• Never discharge snow onto public
roads or near moving traffic.
• Clear snow from slopes by going up
and down; never across. Use cau-
tion when changing directions. Nev-
er clear snow from steep slopes.
• Let snowthrower run for a few min-
utes after clearing snow so moving
parts do not freeze.
• Look behind and use care when
backing up. Exercise caution to
avoid slipping or falling, especially
when operating in reverse.
• Know how to stop quickly.
CARTON CONTENTS
Check carton contents against the fol-
lowing list.
Model 358.791040
• Powerhead
• Trimmer attachment
• Shield
• Wing Nut (screwed onto shield)
• Container of line
• Container of oil
Examine parts for damage. Do not
use damaged parts.
NOTE: If you need assistance or find
parts missing or damaged, call
1-800-235-5878.
It is normal for the fuel filter to rattle in
the empty fuel tank=
Finding fuel or oil residue on muffler is
normal due to carburetor adjustments
and testing done by the manufacturer.
ASSEMBLY
,_WARNING: Always stop unit
and disconnect spark plug before per-
forming any assembly procedures=
AO&WARNING: If received as-
sembled, repeat all steps to ensure
your unit is properly assembled and all
fasteners are secure.
INSTALLING TRIMMER ATTACH-
MENT
CAUTION: When installing trimmer
attachment, place the unit on a flat
surface for stability=
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