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S Stop the unit immediately if you feel exces-
sive vibration. Vibrationis a sign oftrouble.
Inspect t horoughly for loose nuts, bolts or
damage before continuing. Contact an au-
thorized service dealer for repair or re-
placement of affected parts as necessary.
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 wh en
adjusting vanes.
WARNING: Never lean over dis-
charge chute. Rocks or debris c ould 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 and
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 installing trimmer a ttach-
ment, placethe uniton aflatsurface forstabil-
ity.
1. Loosen the coupler by turning the knob
counterclockwise.
Coupler
Knob
LOOSEN
TIGHTEN
Shipping
protector
2. Remove shipping protector from coupler.
3. Rem ove the shaft cap from the trimmer
attachment (if present).
4. Position locking/release button o fattach-
ment into guide recess of coupler .
5. Pushthe attachment intothe coupleruntil
the locking/release button snaps into the
primary hole.
6. Beforeusing theunit, t ightentheknobse-
curely by turning clockwise.