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FOLLOW THESE RULES WHILE OPERATING
(THE SNOWBLOWER)
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Walk. Do not run.
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Verify that the snowblower is not in contact with
anything before turning it on.
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Stay away from paddle openings at all times.
Keep face, hands, and feet away from concealed,
moving, or rotating parts.
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Be attentive when using the snowblower. Stay
alert for holes in the terrain and other hidden
hazards or traffic.
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Move up and down slopes when clearing snow. Do
not go across a slope. Use caution when changing
direction. Do not use this snowblower to clear
snow from steep slopes.
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Do not operate the power tool if the guards, plates,
and other safety protective devices are not in
place.
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Do not operate the snowblower 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.
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Do not operate the snowblower at high speeds on
slippery surfaces. Look behind when backing up
and exercise caution.
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Wear safety glasses or goggles that meet ANSI
Z87.1 standards.
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Use the snowblower in daylight or in good artificial
light.
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To avoid accidental start-ups, remain in the
starting position when turning the snowblower
on. The operator and the power tool must be in
a stable position during start-up. See the section
titled Powering On and Off, page 12.
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Use this power tool only for the purposes it was
designed.
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Hold the snowblower with both hands while it is in
use. Keep a firm grip on the handles.
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If the impeller does not rotate freely due to ice,
thaw the snowblower thoroughly before attempting
to use it.
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Keep the paddle clear of debris.
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Do not attempt to clear the impeller while the
motor is running.
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If the snowblower starts to vibrate abnormally,
stop the snowblower immediately and attempt
to determine the cause. Vibration is generally an
indication of danger.
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Do not use on gravelled surface unless the
snowblower is adjusted for such a surface in
accordance with the operator's manual.
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Keep Children Away – All visitors should be kept a
safe distance from work area.
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Dress Properly – Do not wear loose clothing or
jewellery. They can be caught in moving parts.
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Wear rubber boots when operating the
snowblower. Always wear substantial footwear.
WARNING: Read the operating and
service instruction manual carefully. Be
thoroughly familiar with the controls and
the proper use of the equipment.
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Keep guards in place and in working order.
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Don't Force the snowblower – It will perform better
and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
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Don't overreach – Keep proper footing and
balance at all times.
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If the the snowblower strikes a foreign object,
follow these steps:
i) Stop the the snowblower. Release the switch.
ii) Unplug power cord.
iii) Inspect for damage.
iv) Repair any damage before restarting and
operating the snowblower.
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Store snowblower indoors – When not in use,
power tools should be stored indoors in dry,
locked-up place out of reach of children.
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Maintain Snowblower With Care – Follow
instructions for lubricating and changing
accessories.
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Allow the snowblower to run for a few minutes
after clearing snow in order to prevent moving
parts from freezing.
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Only use identical replacement parts and
accessories for this snowblower. The use of non-
identical or accessories could lead to serious
injury to the user or damage the snowblower, and
will void the warranty.
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Do not pick up the snowblower while it is running.
The snowblower is designed to travel along the
ground.
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Never allow children to operate a snowblower.
Keep the area of operation clear of all persons,
particularly small children, and pets.
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Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment
is to be used and remove all stones, sticks, wires,
bones, and other foreign objects.
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Stop the paddle when crossing gravel driveways,
walkways, or roads.
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