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with the engine/motor running. Stop engine
and disconnect spark plug before unclogging
snow or debris from discharge chute or wh en
adjusting vanes.
WARNING: Never lean over dis-
charge chute. R ocks or debris could be
thrown intothe eyes and faceand cause seri-
ous injury or blindness.
WARNING: Inspect the area where
the unit is to be used. Remove objects that
could be thrown or damage the unit. Some
objects m ay be hidden by fallen snow -- be
alert for the possibility.
S Direct m aterial discharge away from glass
enclosures, automobiles, etc.
S Do not run engine at high speed while not
removing snow.
S Be attentive when using the snowthrower,
and stay alert for holes in the terrain a nd
other hidden hazards.
S Make sure the rotor will spin freely before
attaching the snowthrower to the power-
head.
S If the rotor w illnot rotatefreely due tofrozen
ice, thaw the unit before thoroughly before
attempting to operate under power.
S Keep the rotor clear of debris.
S Do not throw snow near other people. The
snow thrower could propel small objects at
high speed causing injury.
S After striking a foreign object, stop the en-
gine, disconnect spark plugand inspect the
snowthrower for damage and repair if nec-
essary before restarting unit.
S Never operate the snowthrower near glass
enclosures, automobiles and trucks.
S Never attempt to use thesnowthrower ona
roof.
S Never operate the snowthrower n e ar win-
dow wells, dropoffs, etc.
S Never discharge snow onto public roads or
near moving traffic.
S Clear snow from slopes by going up and
down; never across. Use caution when
changing directions. Never clear snow
from steep slopes.
S Let snowthrower runfor a fewminutes after
clearing snow so moving parts do not
freeze.
S Look behind and use care when backing
up. Exercisecautionto avoidslipping orfal-
ling, especially when operating in reverse.
S Know how to stop quickly.
ASSEMBLY
WARNING: If received assembled,
repeat allsteps to ens ure yourunit is properly
assembled and all fasteners are secure.
Examine parts for dam age. Do not use dam-
aged parts.
NOTE: If you need assistance or find parts
missing or damaged, call 1-800-554-6723.
It is normal for the fuel filter to rattle in the
empty fuel tank.
Finding fuel oroil residue on muffler is nor mal
due to carburetor adjustments and testing
done by the manufacturer.
INSTALLING TRIMMER ATTACH -
MENT
CAUTION:
When installin g tri mme r atta ch-
ment, place the unit on a flat surface for stability.
1. Loosen the coupler by turning the knob
counterclockwise.
Coupler
Knob
LOOSEN
TIGHTEN
Shipping
protector
2. Remove shipping protector fromcoupler.
3. Remove the shaft cap from the t rimmer
attachment (if present).
4. Position locking/release button of attach-
ment into guide recess of coupler .
5. Push theattachmentinto the c oupleruntil
the locking/release button snaps into the
primary hole.
6. Before usingtheunit, tightenthe k nobse-
curely by turning clockwise.
Coupler Primary Hole
Upper
Shaft
Locking/
Release
Button
Attachment
Guide Recess
WARNING: Make sure the locking/
release button i s locked in the primary hole
and the knob is s ecurely tightened before op-
erating the unit. Al l atta chment s are des igned
to be used in the primary hole unless otherwise
stated in the applicable attachment instruction
manual. Using t he wrong h ole could l ead toseri-
ous injury or dam age to the unit.