Évaluations - 3, GPA: 4.3
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Remove all door mats, newspapers, sleds, boards, wires and other objects which could be tripped over or thrown by the auger/impeller. 2. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during operation and while performing an adjustment or repair to protect your eyes. Thrown objects which ricochet can cause serious injury to the eyes. 3. Do not operate without wearing adequate winter outer garments. Do not wear jewelry, long scarves or other loose clothing which could become entangled in moving parts. Wear footwear which will improve footing on slippery surfaces. 4. Use a grounded three wire extension cord and receptacle for all units with electric start engines. 5. Adjust collector housing height to clear gravel or crushed rock surfaces. 6. Disengage all clutch levers before starting the engine. 7. Never attempt to make any adjustments while engine is running, except where specifically recommended in the operator’s manual. 8. Let engine and machine adjust to outdoor temperature before starting to clear snow. 9. To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Serious personal injury can occur when gasoline is spilled on yourself or your clothes which can ignite. Wash your skin and change clothes immediately. a. Use only an approved gasoline container. b. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition. c. Never fuel machine indoors. d. Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine is hot or running. e. Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling. f. Never over fill fuel tank. Fill tank to no more than . inch below bottom of filler neck to provide space for fuel expansion. g. Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely. h. If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the engine and equipment. Move machine to another area. Wait 5 minutes before starting the engine. i. Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there is an open flame, spark or pilot light (e.g. furnace, water heater, space heater, clothes dryer etc.). j. Allow machine to cool at least 5 minutes before storing. Operation 1. Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts, in the auger/ impeller housing or discharge chute. Contact with rotating parts can amputate hands and feet. 2. The auger/impeller clutch lever is a safety device. Never bypass its operation. Doing so, makes the machine unsafe and may cause personal injury. 3. The clutch levers must operate easily in both directions and automatically return to the disengaged position when released. 3 4. Never operate with a missing or damaged discharge chute. Keep all safety devices in place and working. 5. Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas. 6. Do not operate machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. 7. Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn. Do not touch. 8. Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel surfaces. Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic. 9. Exercise caution when changing direction and while operating on slopes. 10. Plan your snow throwing pattern to avoid discharge towards windows, walls, cars etc. To avoid property damage or personal injury caused by a ricochet. 11. Never direct discharge at children, bystanders and pets or allow anyone in front of the machine. 12. Do not overload machine capacity by attempting to clear snow at too fast of a rate. 13. Never operate this machine without good visibility or light. Always be sure of your footing and keep a firm hold on the handles. Walk, never run. 14. Disengage power to the auger/impeller when transporting or not in use. 15. Never operate machine at high transport speeds on slippery surfaces. Look down and behind and use care when in reverse. 16. If the machine should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug and ground it against the engine. Inspect thoroughly for damage. Repair any damage before starting and operating. 17. Disengage all clutch levers and stop engine before you leave the operating position (behind the handles). Wait until the auger/impeller comes to a complete stop before unclogging the discharge chute, making any adjustments, or inspections. 18. Never put your hand in the discharge or collector openings. Always use a clearing tool to unclog the discharge opening. 19. Use only attachments and accessories approved by the manufacturer (e.g. wheel weights, tire chains, cabs etc.). 20. If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good judgment. Contact your dealer or telephone 1-800-528-1009 for assistance and the name of your nearest servicing dealer. Maintenance And Storage 1. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly. 2. Disengage all clutch levers and stop engine. Wait until the auger/impeller come to a complete stop. Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground again...