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TRAINING
• Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual before operating
this unit. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment. Know
how to stop the unit and disengage thecontrols quickly.
• Never allow children to operate the equipment. Never allow adults to operate the equipment
without proper instruction.
• Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly small children.
• Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling, especially when operating the snow blower in
reverse.
PREPARATION
• Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all doormats, sleds,
boards, wires, and other foreign objects.
• Do not operate the equipment without wearing adequate winter garments. Avoid loose-fitting
clothing that can get caught in moving parts. Wear footwear that will improve footing on slippery
surfaces.
• Never attempt to make any adjustments while the motor is running (except when specifically
recommended by manufacturer).
• Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during operation or while performing an adjustment or
repair to protect eyes from foreign objects that may be thrown from the machine.
OPERATION
• Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharger always
opening.
• Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert
for hidden hazards or traffic.
• After striking a foreign object, stop the motor, remove the battery pack, thoroughly inspect the
snow blower for any damage, and repair the damage before restarting and operating the snow
blower.
• If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the motor and check immediately for the cause.
Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.
• Stop the motor whenever you leave the operating position, before unclogging the auger assembly
housing or discharge chute, and when making any repairs, adjustments, or inspections.
• When clearing, repairing or inspecting the snow blower, stop the motor and make certain the
auger assembly and all moving parts have stopped. Remove the battery pack to prevent someone
from accidentally starting the motor.
• Exercise extreme caution when operating on slopes.
• Never operate the snow blower without proper guards and other safety protective devices in place
and working.
• Never direct the discharge toward people or areas where property damage can occur. Keep
children and others away.
• Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting to clear snow at too fast a rate.
• Disengage power to the auger assembly when snow blower is transported or not in use.
• Use only attachments and accessories approved by the manufacturer of the snow blower (such as
rubber paddles, scraper bar and drive belt).