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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
Before Operating
• Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the
controls and proper use of the unit.
• Do not operate this unit when tired, ill or under the
influence of alcohol, drugs or medication.
• Children under the age of 15 must not use the unit;
teens may operate the unit with adult guidance.
• Inspect the unit before use. Replace damaged parts.
Make sure all fasteners are in place and secure.
Replace snow thrower parts that are cracked,
chipped, or damaged in any way.
• Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling.
• Thoroughly inspect the area where the snow thrower is
to be used. Remove all doormats, sleds, boards, wires,
debris, and other foreign objects which may be thrown
by the snow thrower.
• Make sure the rotor will spin freely before using the
unit.
• Dress properly. Wear adequate winter outer garments.
Wear heavy, long pants, boots, gloves and a long sleeve
shirt. Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry, short pants,
sandals or go barefoot. Secure hair above shoulder level.
• Wear footware that doesn't leak when operating the
snow thrower and that will improve footing on slippery
surfaces. Wear rubber boots.
• Never attempt to make adjustments while the motor is
running.
• Let the motor and unit adjust to outdoor temperatures
before starting to clear snow.
• Always wear safety glasses/shields or goggles at all
times during operation or while performing an
adjustment or repair to protect eyes from foreign
objects that may be thrown from the machine.
Read the Operator’s Manual and follow all warnings and safety instructions. Failure to do so can result in
serious injury to the operator and/or bystanders.
FOR QUESTIONS, CALL 1-800-345-8746 IN U.S. OR 1-800-668-1238 in CANADA
SYMBOL MEANING
The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your
attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols,
and their explanations, deserve your careful attention
and understanding. The safety warnings do not by
themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or
warnings they give are not substitutes for proper
accident prevention measures.
N O T E : Advises you of information or instructions vital to
the operation or maintenance of the equipment.
SYMBOL MEANING
• IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS •
When using the unit,
you must follow the
safety rules. Please read these instructions
before operating the unit in order to ensure
the safety of the operator and any bystanders.
Please keep these instructions for later use.
WARNING:
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
DANGER: Failure to obey a safety warning will
result in serious injury to yourself or to others.
Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the
risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.
CAUTION: Failure to obey a safety warning may
result in property damage or personal injury to
yourself or to others. Always follow the safety
precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock
and personal injury.
SAFETY ALERT:
Indicates danger, warning or
caution. Attention is required in order to avoid
serious personal injury. May be used in conjunction
with other symbols or pictographs.
WARNING:
Failure to obey a safety warning can
result in injury to yourself and others. Always follow
the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock and personal injury.