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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
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SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS
This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product.
Read the operator's manual for complete safety, assembly, operating, maintenance and repair information.
SYMBOL MEANING
• SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
Indicates danger, warning, or caution. May be used in conjunction with other
symbols or pictographs.
•WARNING - READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Read the Operator’s Manual(s) and follow all warnings and safety instructions.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury to the operator and/or bystanders.
• WEAR EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION
WARNING: The operation of any power tool can be the source of thrown objects
and loud noise which can cause severe eye injury and hearing loss. Always wear
safety glasses or goggles eye protection meeting ANSI Z87.1 standards and ear
protection when operating this unit. Use a full face shield when needed.
• KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY
WARNING: Keep all bystanders, especially children and pets, at least 50 feet
(15 m) from the operating area.
• SPINNING ROTOR CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY.
WARNING:
Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from the discharge area. Do
not step in front of the unit, or use hands to clean the rotor area.
• THROWN OBJECTS CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY.
WARNING:
Small objects can be propelled at high speed, causing injury.
• Always unplug the unit and allow it to cool before
putting it into storage. Store indoors.
• Always unplug the unit when not in use, and before
performing any maintenance or repairs.
SPECIAL SAFETY WARNINGS FOR GAS
POWERHEADS AND SNOW THROWERS
•When cleaning, inspecting, or repairing, make certain
the rotor and all moving parts have stopped.
Disconnect the spark plug wire and keep the wire away
from the plug to prevent accidental starting.
• Handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable.
• Use an approved fuel container for mixing fuel. Avoid
spilling the fuel when mixing with the oil.
• Fill fuel tank of the power unit with extreme care in a
well-ventilated, area outdoors. Never fill fuel tank
indoors. Do not smoke while fueling the power unit.
• Never add fuel to a running engine or hot engine.
• After filling fuel tank, replace gasoline cap securely and
wipe up any spilled fuel. Move away from the fueling
area before starting the unit.
• Do not run the engine indoors, except when starting
the engine and for transporting the snow thrower in or
out of the building. Open the outside doors; exhaust
fumes are dangerous.
• Do not smoke while operating the unit.
• Refuel and store in an area free of potential fuel vapor
ignition sources such as open flames (pilot lights) or
electrical sparking devices (switches, electric motors).
• Turn off the engine and let it cool before refueling or
before putting the unit in storage.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS