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This machine is capable to amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Read these safety rules
and follow them closely. Failure to obey these rules could result in loss of control of unit, severe
personal injury or death to you, or bystanders, or damage to property or equipment. The triangle in
text signifies important cautions or warnings which must be followed.
TRAINING
1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the
machine and in the manuals before operating this
unit. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and
the proper use of the equipment. Know how to
stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly.
2. Never allow children to operate the equipment.
Never allow adults to operate the equipment
without proper instruction.
3. Keep the area of operation clear of all persons,
particularly small children and pets.
4. Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling
especially when operating in reverse.
PREPARATION
1. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment
is to be used and remove all doormat, sleds,
boards, wires, and other foreign objects.
2. Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral before
starting engine (motor).
3. Do not operate the equipment without wearing
adequate outer garments. Wear footwear that will
improve footing on slippery surfaces. Avoid loose
fitting clothing that can get caught in moving parts.
4. Handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable.
(a) Use an approved fuel container.
(b) Never add fuel to a running engine or hot
engine.
(c) Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care.
Never fill fuel tank indoors. Replace fuel cap
securely and wipe up spilled fuel.
(d) Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a
truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always
place containers on the ground, away from
your vehicle, before filling.
(e) When practical, remove gas-powered
equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it
on the ground. If this is not possible, then
refuel such on a trailer with a portable
container, rather than from a gasoline
dispenser nozzle.
(f) Keep nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel
tank or container opening at all times, until
refueling is complete. Do not use a nozzle
lock-open device.
(g) Replace gasoline cap securely and wipe up
spilled fuel.
(h) If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing
immediately.
5. Use extension cords and receptacles as specified
by the manufacturer for all units with electric drive
motors or electric starting motors.
6. Never attempt to make any adjustments while the
engine (motor) is running (except when specifically
recommended by the manufacturer).
7. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during
operation or while performing an adjustment or
repair to protect eye from foreign objects that may
be thrown from the machine.
OPERATION
1. Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating
parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all
times.
2. Exercise extreme caution when operating on or
crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert
for hidden hazards or traffic.
3. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine
(motor), remove the wire from the spark plug,
disconnect the cord on electric motors, thoroughly
inspect the tiller for any damage, and repair the
damage before restarting and operating the tiller.
4. If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally, stop
the engine (motor) and check immediately for the
cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.
5. Stop the engine (motor) whenever you leave the
operating position, before unclogging the tiller, and
when making any repairs, adjustments, or
inspections.
6. When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting make
certain the tiller and all moving parts have stopped.
Disconnect the spark plug wire and keep the wire
away from the plug to prevent accidental starting.
7. Do not run the engine indoors except for starting
the engine or for transporting the snowthrower in or
out of the building. Open the outside doors;
exhaust fumes are dangerous.
8. Exercise extreme caution when operating on
slopes. Do not attempt to clear steep slopes.
9. Never operate the tiller without proper guards
plates, or other safety protective devices in place
and working.
10.Keep children and others away.
11.Do not overload the machine capacity by
attempting to till at too fast a rate.
12.Never operate the machine at high transport
speeds on slippery surfaces. Look behind and use
care when operating in reverse.
13.Disengage the PTO when the tiller is transported or
not in use.
14.Use only attachments and accessories approved
by the manufacturer of the snowthrower (such as
wheel weights, counterweights, or cabs).
15.Never operate the tiller without good visibility or
light.
16.Never touch a hot engine or muffler.
17.Never operate the snowthrower near glass
enclosures, automobiles, window wells, drop-offs,
and the like without proper adjustment of the
discharge angle.
18.Never leave a running unit unattended. Always
disengage the tiller, stop engine, and remove keys.
20.Do not operate the unit while under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
21.Keep in mind the operator is responsible for
accidents occurring to other people or property.
22.DO NOT wear long scarves or loose clothing that
could become entangled in moving parts.
24.Make sure to remove all obstacles from the area to
be cleared.
Safety Rules & Information