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Safe Handling of Gasoline
Toavoidpersonalinjuryor propertydamageuseextremecare in
handlinggasoline.Gasolineis extremelyflammableand the vaporsare
explosive.Seriouspersonalinjurycan occurwhengasolineis spilled
on yourselfor yourclotheswhichcan ignite. Washyour skin and
changeclothesimmediately.
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Use onlyan approvedgasolinecontainer.
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Extinguishall cigarettes,cigars,pipesand other sourcesof
ignition.
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Neverfuel machineindoors.
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Neverremovegas capor add fuel whilethe engineis hot or
running.
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Allowengineto coolat leasttwo minutesbeforerefueling.
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Neveroverfill fueltank. Fill tankto no morethan1/2 inchbelow
bottomof filler neck to providespace forfuel expansion.
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Replacegasolinecapand tighten securely.
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If gasolineis spilled,wipe it off theengineand equipment.Move
machineto anotherarea.Wait5 minutesbeforestartingthe
engine.
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Neverstorethe machineor fuel containerinsidewherethereis an
openflame,spark or pilotlight(e.g. furnace,waterheater,space
heater,clothesdryeretc.).
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Allowmachineto cool at least 5 minutesbeforestoring.
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Neverfill containersinsidea vehicleor on a truckor trailerbed
with a plasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainerson the groundaway
fromyour vehiclebeforefilling.
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If possible,removegas-powered equipmentfrom the truckor
trailerand refuelit on the ground.If this is not possible,then refuel
such equipment o n a trailerwith a portablecontainer,ratherthan
froma gasolinedispensernozzle.
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Keepthe nozzlein contactwith the rimof the fuel tank or
containeropeningat all times untilfuelingis complete.Do not use
a nozzlelock-opendevice.
OPERATION
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Do not puthandsor feet near rotatingparts,in the auger/impeller
housingor chuteassembly.Contactwith the rotatingpartscan
amputatehandsand feet.
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Theauger/impeller control leveris a safetydevice.Neverbypass
its operation.Doingso makesthe machineunsafeand may cause
personalinjury.
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Thecontrol leversmustoperateeasilyin bothdirectionsand
automaticallyreturnto the disengagedpositionwhenreleased.
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Neveroperatewith a missingor damagedchuteassembly.Keep
all safetydevicesin placeand working.
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Neverrun an engine indoorsor in a poorlyventilatedarea. Engine
exhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,an odorlessand deadlygas.
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Do notoperatemachinewhileunder the influenceof alcoholor
drugs.
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Mufflerand engine becomehotand can causea burn.Do not
touch.Keepchildrenaway.
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Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingon or crossinggravel
surfaces.Stay alertfor hidden hazardsor traffic.
Exercisecautionwhenchangingdirectionand whileoperatingon
slopes.Do notoperateon steep slopes.
Planyoursnow-throwing patternto avoiddischargetowards
windows,walls,cars etc. Thus,avoidingpossibleproperty
damageor personalinjurycausedby a ricochet.
Neverdirect dischargeat children,bystanders and petsor allow
anyonein front of the machine.
Donot overloadmachinecapacityby attemptingto clearsnowat
too fastof a rate.
Neveroperatethis machinewithoutgoodvisibility or light. Always
be sureof yourfootingand keepa firm hold on the handles.Walk,
neverrun.
Disengage powerto theauger/impellerwhentransportingor not
in use.
Neveroperatemachineat high transportspeedson slippery
surfaces.Lookdownand behindand usecare whenbackingup.
If the machineshouldstart to vibrateabnormally, s top the engine,
disconnectthe spark plugwire and groundit againstthe engine.
Inspectthoroughlyfor damage.Repairanydamagebefore
startingand operating.
Disengage all controlleversand stop enginebeforeyouleave
the operatingposition(behindthe handles).Wait untilthe auger/
impellercomesto a completestop beforeuncloggingthechute
assembly,makingany adjustments, o r inspections.
Neverput yourhand in the dischargeor collectoropenings.Do
not unclogchuteassemblywhileengineis running.Shutoff
engineand remainbehindhandlesuntilall movingparts have
stoppedbeforeunclogging.
Useonly attachments and accessoriesapprovedby the manufac-
turer (e.g.wheelweights,tire chains,cabsetc.). Forinformation
concerningthese items,call 1-800-469-4663.
Whenstartingengine,pull cord slowlyuntilresistanceis felt, then
pull rapidly.Rapidretractionof startercord(kickback)will pull
hand and armtowardenginefasterthan youcan let go. Broken
bones,fractures,bruisesor sprainscould result.
If situationsoccur whichare notcoveredin this manual,use care
and good judgment.
Toorder parts or scheduleservicefor this product,call 1-800-
469-4663.
CLEARING
A CLOGGED
DISCHARGE
CHUTE
Handcontactwith the rotatingimpellerinsidethe dischargechute
is the mostcommoncauseof injuryassociatedwith snowthrowers.
Neveruse yourhand to cleanout thedischargechute.
Toclear thechute:
1.
SHUTTHE ENGINEOFF!
2.
Wait 10secondsto be surethe impellerbladeshavestopped
rotating.
3.
Alwaysusea clean-outtool, not yourhands.
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