Murray 620000x30C Manuel De L'utilisateur page 4

9. Never operate the snow thrower without
proper guards, plates, or other safety pro-
tective devices in place.
10. Operation of the snow thrower in the hand
hold position is unsafe, except in accor-
dance with the special instructions for
such use provided in this manual.
11. Never operate the snow thrower near
glass enclosures, automobiles, window
wells, drop–offs, and the like without prop-
er adjustment of the snow discharge
angle. Keep children and pets away.
12. Never operate the snow thrower on grav-
eled surface unless the snow thrower is
adjusted for such a surface in accordance
with this manual. See Operating Tips in
the Operation section of this manual.
13. Never operate the snow thrower at high
transport speeds on slippery surfaces.
Look behind and use care when backing.
14. Never direct discharge at bystanders or
allow anyone in front of the snow thrower.
15. Take all possible precautions when leav-
ing the snow thrower unattended. Disen-
gage the auger/impeller, and remove key.
16. To prevent accidental starting do not carry
plugged–in snow thrower with finger on
switch. Be sure switch is off when plug-
ging in.
17. If cord is damaged in any manner while
plugged in, pull extension cord from wall
receptacle.
18. Do not abuse cord. Never carry snow
thrower by cord or yank it to disconnect
from receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil,
and sharp edges.
19. Do not overload the machine capacity by
attempting to clear snow at too fast a rate.
20. Do not force snow thrower. It will perform
better and safer at the rate for which it
was designed.
21. Do not over reach. Keep proper footing
and balance at all times.
WARNING: To prevent electric
shock, use U.L. listed two con-
ductor extension cord suitable
for outdoor use in cold weather. Exten-
sion cord should be no longer than 100
feet. See chart in Operation section for
recommended extension cords.
22. To prevent accidental disconnection of ex-
tension cord from control switch during
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SAFETY RULES
operation, loop extension cord through
strain relief clip on control switch as
shown in the assembly section of this
manual.
REPAIR/ADJUSTMENTS SAFETY
1. After striking a foreign object, stop the en-
gine (motor), disconnect the cord on elec-
tric motors, thoroughly inspect the snow
thoroughly inspect the snow thrower for
any damage, and repair the damage be-
fore restarting and operating the snow
thrower.
2. If snow thrower should start to vibrate ab-
normally, stop engine (motor) and check
immediately for the cause. Vibration is
generally a warning of trouble.
3. Stop the engine (motor) whenever you
leave the operating position. Also, discon-
nect the power cord before unclogging
the auger/impeller housing or discharge
chute, and when making any repairs, ad-
justments, or inspections to prevent acci-
dental starting.
4. When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting,
make certain the auger/impeller and all
moving parts have stopped. Disconnect
the power cord for service.
5. Never attempt to make any adjustments
while the engine (motor) is running (ex-
cept when specifically recommended by
the manufacturer).
6. Maintain or replace safety and instruction
labels, as necessary.
7. When servicing, use only identical re-
placement parts. Replace or repair dam-
aged cords.
8. Maintain snow throwers with care. Follow
instructions and changing accessories.
9. Run the snow thrower a few minutes after
throwing snow to prevent freeze–up of the
auger/impeller.
SAFE STORAGE
1. Always refer to the owner's manual in-
structions for important details if the snow
thrower is to be stored for an extended
period.
2. Store snow thrower indoors when not in
use. Snow throwers should be stored in-
doors in a dry, locked–up place out of
reach of children.
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