MTD ST720r Snow Blower User Manual


 
The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your
attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols,
and their explanations, deserve your careful attention
and understanding. The safety warnings do not, by
themselves, eliminate any danger. The instructions or
warnings they give are not substitutes for proper
accident prevention measures.
SYMBOL MEANING
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL: Indicates
danger, warning, or caution. Attention is
required in order to avoid serious personal
injury. May be used in conjunction with
other symbols or pictographs.
NOTE: Advises you of information or instructions
vital to the operation or maintenance of
the equipment.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
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DANGER: Failure to obey a safety warning
will result in serious injury to yourself or to
others. Always follow the safety precautions
to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and
personal injury.
WARNING: Failure to obey a safety warning
can result in injury to yourself and others.
Always follow the safety precautions to
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and
personal injury.
CAUTION: Failure to obey a safety warning
may result in property damage or personal
injury to yourself or to others. Always follow
the safety precautions to reduce the risk of
fire, electric shock, and personal injury.
• IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION •
Do not operate the unit while under the influence of
drugs, alcohol, or medication.
Inspect the unit before use. Replace damaged parts.
Make sure all fasteners are in place and secure. Replace
snow thrower parts that are cracked, chipped, or
damaged in any way. Make sure the snow throwing unit
is properly installed and securely fastened.
Make sure the rotor will spin freely before attaching the
snow thrower to the powerhead.
Dress properly. Wear adequate winter outer garments.
Wear heavy, long pants, boots, gloves and a long sleeve
shirt. Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry, short pants,
sandals or go barefoot. Secure hair above shoulder level.
Wear footware that doesn't leak when operating the
snow thrower and that will improve footing on slippery
surfaces.
Never attempt to make adjustments while the powerhead
is running (except when specifically recommended by
the manufacturer.)
Let powerhead and machine adjust to outdoor
temperatures before starting to clear snow.
Always wear safety glasses/shields or goggles at all
times during operation or while performing an adjustment
or repair to protect eyes from foreign objects that may be
thrown from the machine.
WHILE OPERATING:
Stay away from the discharge opening at all times. Keep
face, hands, and feet away from concealed moving or
rotating parts.
Be attentive when using the snow thrower, and stay alert
for holes in the terrain and other hidden hazards or traffic.
Do not use on a gravel surface or crushed rock surfaces.
Use extreme caution when crossing gravel/crushed rock
drives, walks, or roads.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: When using the unit, the safety
rules must be followed. For your own safety
and that of bystanders, please read these
instructions before operating the unit. Please
keep the instructions safe for later use.
WARNING: To prevent electric shock, use only
with an extension cord suitable for outdoor use.
BEFORE OPERATING:
Carefully read and understand the operator's manual of
the unit that powers this attachment.
Read this operating instruction manual carefully. Be
thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use
of the equipment. Know how to stop the unit and
disengage the controls quickly.
Never allow children to operate the equipment. Never
allow adults unfamiliar with the instructions to use the
unit. Never allow adults to operate the equipment without
proper instruction.
Children and teens under the age of 15 must not use the
unit, except for teens guided by an adult.
Keep bystanders, especially children and pets, at least
50 ft (15 m) away.
Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling, especially
when operating in reverse.
Thoroughly inspect the area where the snow thrower is
to be used. Remove all doormats, sleds, boards, wires,
debris, and other foreign objects which may be thrown
by the snow thrower.
Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral before
starting the powerhead.