SAFETY RULES o Never operate the snow thrower near glass en- closures, automobiles, window wells, drop- offs, and the like without proper adjustment of the snow discharge angle. Keep children and pets away. REPAIR/ADJUSTMENTS SAFETY e After striking a foreign object, stop the engine (motor), remove the wire from the spark plug, disconnect the cord on electric motors, thor- ® Never operate the snow thrower at high trans- port speeds on slippery surfaces. Look behind and use care when backing. oughly inspect the snow thrower for any dam- age, and repair the damage before restarting and operating the snow thrower.
® If the snow thrower should start to vibrate o Never direct discharge at bystanders or allow anyone in front of the snow thrower° abnormally, stop the engine (motor) and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is gener- ally a warning of trouble. e Do not run the engine indoors, except when starting the engine and for transporting the snow thrower in or out of the building. Open the outside doors; exhaust fumes are dangerous (containing CARBON MONOXIDE, an ODOR- LESS and DEADLY GAS). o Stop the engine (motor) whenever you leave the operating position, before unclogging the auger/impeller housing or discharge guide, and when making any repairs, adjustments, or inspections.
Take all possible precautions when leaving the snow thrower unattended. Disengage the auger/impeller, shift to neutral, stop engine, and remove key° ® When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the auger/impeller and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire and keep the wire away from the plug to prevent accidental starting. Do not overload the machine capacity by at- tempting to clear snow at too fast a rate. SAFE STORAGE o Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine is running (except when specifically recommended by manufacturer).
o Always referto owner's manual instructions for important details if the snow thrower is to be stored for an extended period. o Disengage power to the auger/impeller when snow thrower is transported or not in use. e Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary_ e Run the snow thrower a few minutes after o Never store the snow thrower with fuel in the throwing snow to prevent freeze-up of the auger/impeller_ fuel tan k inside a building where ignition sou rces are present such as hot water and space heaters, clothes dryers, and the like. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure. CAUTION: AVOID IN- JURY FROM ROTAT- ING AUGER.
KEEP HANDS, FEET, AND CLOTHING AWAY! ..._ CHARGE CHUTE! LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT I _ IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, ITI MEANS--ATTENTION!!! BECOME ALERT... I i ........ YOUR SAFETY,IS I,NVOLVED. I 3