Safety Information - GreenWorks 2600802 Manual Del Propietário

SAFETY INFORMATION

FOLLOW THESE RULES WHILE OPERATING THE SNOW SHOVEL
I M P O R T A N T
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to follow all instructions listed below
• Walk. Do not run.
• Verify that the snow shovel is not in contact with anything before turning it on.
• Stay away from the discharge opening at all times. Keep face, hands, and feet away from
concealed, moving, or rotating parts.
• Be attentive when using the snow shovel, and stay alert for holes in the terrain and other
• Do not use on graveled surface.
• Move up and down slopes when clearing snow. Do not go across a slope. Use caution when
changing direction. Do not use this snow shovel to clear snow from steep slopes.
• Do not attempt to use the snow shovel on a roof or on any steeply inclined slippery surface.
• Do not operate the snow shovel if the guards, plates, and other safety protective devices are
not in place.
• Do not operate the snow shovel near glass enclosures, automobiles, trucks, window wells,
drop-offs, etc. without properly adjusting the angle of the snow discharge. Keep children and
pets away from the work area.
• Do not force or overload the snow shovel. The snow shovel will perform better and safer when
it is used at the rate that it was designed to work at.
• Do not operate the snow shovel at high speeds on slippery surfaces. Look behind, and
exercise caution when backing up.
• Do not direct the discharge toward people, and do not allow anyone to move in front of the
snow shovel while it is in use.
• Wear safety glasses or goggles that meet ANSI Z87.1 standards.
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• Avoid accidental start-ups. Remain in the starting position when turning the snow shovel on.
The operator and the snow shovel must be in a stable position during start-up. See the section
entitled Starting/Stopping Instructions.
• Use the proper tool. Only use this snow shovel for the purpose that it was designed for.
• Do not overreach. Always keep proper footing and balance.
• Hold the snow shovel with both hands while it is in use. Keep a
• Keep hands, face, and feet away from all moving parts. Do not touch or try to stop the impeller
while it is rotating.
• If the impeller does not rotate freely due to frozen ice, thaw the snow shovel thoroughly before
attempting to use it.
• Keep the impeller clear of debris.
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