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• Stoptheunitimmediatelyifyoufeelexces-
sivevibration.Vibrationisasignoftroubte.
Inspectthoroughlyforloosenuts,boltsor
damagebeforecontinuing.Contactanau-
thorizedservicedealerforrepairorre-
placementofaffectedpartsasnecessary.
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 when
adjusting vanes.
_L, WARNING:
Never lean over dis-
charge chute. Rocks or debris could be
thrown into the eyes and face and 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 may be hidden by fallen snow - be
alert for the possibility.
• Direct material discharge away from glass
enclosures, automobiles, etc.
• Do not run engine at high speed while not
removh_g snow.
• Be attentive when using the snowthrower.
and stay alert for holes in the terrain and
other hidden hazards.
• Make sure the rotor will spin freety before
attaching the snowthrower to the power-
head.
• Ifthe rotor will not rotate freely duetofrozen
ice, thaw the unit before thoroughly before
attempting to operate under power.
• Keep the rotor clear of debris.
• Do not throw snow near other people. The
snow thrower could propel small objects at
high speed causing injury.
• After striking a foreign object, stop the en-
gine, disconnect spark plug and inspect the
snowthrower for damage and repair if nec-
essary before restarting unit.
• Never operate the snowthrower near glass
enclosures, automobiles and trucks.
• Never attempt to use the snowthrower on a
roof.
• Never operate the snowthrower near win-
dow wells, dropoffs, etc.
• Never discharge snow onto public roads or
near moving traffic.
• Clear snow from slopes by going up and
down; never across. Use caution when
changing directions. Never clear snow
from steep slopes.
• Let snowthrower run for a few minutes after
clearing snow so moving parts do not
freeze.
• Look behind and use care when backing
up. Exercise caution to avoid slipping or fai-
ling. especially when operating in reverse.
• Know how to stop quickly.
_=WARNING: If received assemMed,
repeat alt steps to ensure your unit is properly
assembled and all fasteners are secure.
Examine parts for damage. 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 or oil residue on muffler is normal
due to carburetor adjustments and testing
done by the manufacturer.
INSTALLING TRIMMER ATTACH-
MENT
CAUTION: When installing trimmer attach-
ment. place the unit on a flat surface for stabiF
ity.
1. Loosen the coupler by turning the knob
counterclockwise.
Coupler
Shipping
protector
Knob
TIGHTEN
2. Remove shipping protector from coupler.
3. Remove the shaft cap from the trimmer
attachment (if present).
4. Position locking/release button of attach-
ment into guide recess of coupler.
5. Push the attachment intothe coupler until
the locking/release button snaps into the
primary hole.
6. Before using the unit, tighten the knob se-
curely by turning clockwise.