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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Safe Handling of Gasoline
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 spil ed 
on yourself or your clothes which can ignite.  Wash your skin and 
change clothes immediately.

Use only an approved gasoline container.

Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources 

of ignition.
Never fuel machine indoors. 

Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine is hot 

or running. 
Al ow engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling.

Never over fill fuel tank. Fill tank to no more than ½ inch 

below bottom of fil er neck to provide space for fuel 
expansion.
Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely.

If gasoline is spil ed, wipe it off the engine and equipment. 

Move machine to another area. Wait 5 minutes before 
starting the engine.
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.). 
Al ow machine to cool at least 5 minutes before storing.

Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer 

bed with a plastic liner. Always place containers on the 
ground away from your vehicle before fil ing.
If possible, remove gas-powered equipment from the truck 

or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible, 
then refuel such equipment on a trailer with a portable 
container, rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle.
Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or 

container opening at all times until fueling is complete. Do 
not use a nozzle lock-open device.

oPeration

Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts, in the auger/impel er 

housing or chute assembly. Contact with the rotating parts can 
amputate hands and feet. 
The auger/impel er control lever is a safety device. Never bypass 

its operation. Doing so makes the machine unsafe and may cause 
personal injury. 
The control levers must operate easily in both directions and 

automatical y return to the disengaged position when released. 
Never operate with a missing or damaged chute assembly. Keep 

all safety devices in place and working.
Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Engine 

exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas. 
Do not operate machine while under the influence of alcohol or 

drugs. 
Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn. Do not 

touch. Keep children away.

Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel 

surfaces. Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic.
Exercise caution when changing direction and while operating on 

slopes. 
Plan your snow-throwing pattern to avoid discharge towards 

windows, wal s, cars etc. Thus, avoiding possible property 
damage or personal injury caused by a ricochet. 
Never direct discharge at children, bystanders and pets or al ow 

anyone in front of the machine. 
Do not overload machine capacity by attempting to clear snow at 

too fast of a rate.
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.
Disengage power to the auger/impel er when transporting or not 

in use.
Never operate machine at high transport speeds on slippery 

surfaces. Look down and behind and use care when backing up. 
If the machine should start to vibrate abnormal y, stop the engine, 

disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine. 
Inspect thoroughly for damage. Repair any damage before 
starting and operating.
Disengage all control levers and stop engine before you leave 

the operating position (behind the handles). Wait until the auger/
impel er comes to a complete stop before unclogging the chute 
assembly, making any adjustments, or inspections. 
Never put your hand in the discharge or col ector openings. 

Always use the clean-out tool provided to unclog the discharge 
opening. Do not unclog chute assembly while engine is running. 
Shut off engine and remain behind handles until all moving parts 
have stopped before unclogging.
Use only attachments and accessories approved by the manufac-

turer (e.g. wheel weights, tire chains, cabs etc.).
When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is felt, then 

pull rapidly. Rapid retraction of starter cord (kickback) will pull 
hand and arm toward engine faster than you can let go. Broken 
bones, fractures, bruises or sprains could result.
If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care 

and good judgment. Contact Customer Support for assistance 
and the name of your nearest servicing dealer.

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