SAFETY RULES CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE AND A PLACE WIRE WHERE IT CANNOT CONTACT SPARK PLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING WHEN SETTING-UP, TRANSPORTING, ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS° IMPORTANT SAFETY STANDARDS REQUIRE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLS TO MINIMIZE THE RISK IDF INJURY. YOUR SNOW THROWER IS EQUIPPED WITH SUCH CONTROLS. DO _OT ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT THE FUNCTION OF THE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. t, BEFORE USE FUEL SAFETY Read the Owner's Manual carefully. Be thor- oughly famifiar with the controls and the proper use of the snow thrower. Know how to stop the ® Handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable. o Use an approved fuel container.
Check fuel supply before each use, allowing space for expansion as the heat of the engine and/or sun can cause fuel to expand. s_ow thrower and disengage the controls qHickly. ® Do not operate the snow thrower without wear- ing adequate winter outer garments. Wear footwear that will improve footing on slippery surfaces. ® Fill fueltank outdoors with extreme care. Never fill fuel tank indoors° Replace fuel tank cap securely and wipe up spilled fuel. o Keep the area of operation clear of al! persons, o Never remove fuel tank cap or add fuel to a running engine or hot engine.
Never store fuel or snowthrower with fuel in the ® Thoroughly inspect the area where the snow thrower is to be used and remove all doormats, sleds, boards, wires, and other foreign objects. p_rficulady small children, and pets. tank inside of a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. = Use extension cords and receptacles as speci -. fie d by the manufacturer for all snow throwers OPERATING SAFETY ® Never allow children or young teenagers to operate the snow thrower and keep them away while it is operating. Never allow adults to operate the snow thrower without proper in- struction_ Do not carry passengers.
w_th electric drive motors or electric starting m0torsr Use only attachments and accessories ap- proved by the manufacturer of the snow thrower (such as tire chains, electric start kits, etc.) ® Never operate the snow thrower without good visibility or light. Always be sure of your footing, and, keep a firm hold on the handles. Walk; = Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during operation orwhile performing an adjust- ment or repair to protect eyes from foreign objects that may be thrown from the snow thrower. never run. ® Tl'iis snow thrower is for use on sidewalks, driveways, and other ground level surfaces.
® Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic. CAUTION should be exercised while using on steep sloping surfaces. DO NOT USE SNOW THROWER ON SURFACES ABOVE (3ROUN D LEVEL, such as roofs of residences, o Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times° garages porches or other such structures or ® Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling, es- pecially when operating in reverse. o Cl_eck shear bolts and other bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness to be sure the b_.ildings, Do not clear snow across the face of slopes.
Exercise caution when changing direction on slopes. Do not attempt to clear steep slopes. snow thrower is in safe working condition. ® Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral be_fore starting the engine. ® Never operate the snowthrowerwithout proper guards, plates or other safety protective de- vices in place. ® Adjust the snow thrower height to clear gravel ori'.crushed rock surface. Let engine and snow thrower adjust to outdoor temperatures before starting to ctear snow.,