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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 Iftherotorwillnotrotate freelydue tofr ozen
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 e n -
gine,disconnectspark plugandinspectthe
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 ontopublic roads or
near moving traffic.
S Clear snow from slopes by going up and
down; never across. Use caution when
changingdirections.Neverclear snowfrom
steep slopes.
S Letsnowthrowerrun fora fewminutes after
clearing snow so moving parts do not
freeze.
S Look behind and use care when backing
up. Exercisecautiontoavoidslippingorfal-
ling, especially when operating in reverse.
S Know how to stop quickly.
ASSEMBLY
WARNING: If received assembled,
repeatall steps toensure 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 fuelor oil residue onmuffler isnormal
due to carburetor adjustments and testing
done by the manufacturer.
INSTALLING TRIMMER OR EDGER
ATTACHMENTS
CAUTION:
When removing or installing a t-
tachments, place the unit o n a flat surface for
stability.
1. Loosen the coupler by tu rning the knob
counterclockwise.
Coupler
Knob
LOOSEN
TIGHTEN
Shipping
protector
2. Remove shipping protector fromcoupler.
3. Remove the shaft cap from the trimmer
attachment (if present).
4. Position locking/release button ofattach-
ment into guide recess of coupler .
5. Push theattachment intothecoupleruntil
the locking/release button snaps into the
primary hole.
6. Before usingtheunit,tightentheknobse-
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 theknob is securely tightened beforeop-
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. Usingthe wrong holecouldlead toseri-
ous injury or dam age to the unit.
Locking/Release
Button in Primary Hole
For assembly of optional attachments (see
list on page12), refer to the ASSEMBLYsec-
tion of the applicable attachment instruction
manual.
ADJUSTING THE ASSIST HANDLE
WARNING: When adjusting the assist
handle, besureitremains above thesafety label
and below the mark or arrow on the shaft.
1. Loosen wing nut on handle.
2. Rotate the handle on the shaft to an up-
right position; retighten wing nut.